WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Removes Dona Ana County in New Mexico From the Imported Fire Ant (Solenopsis invicta and S. richteri) Quarantined Area * Subject: APHIS Removes Dona Ana County in New Mexico from the Imported Fire Ant ( Solenopsis invicta and S. richteri ) Quarantined Area To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Maxwell Frost Announces Location and Timeline for New Orlando Passport Office * ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) announced that the State Department has released the official location for the new Orlando passport office. The State Department has signed a lease to establish the office just north of the Orlando International Airport at 5520 Gatlin Avenue, Or more PR

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * CENTCOM Forces Kill Senior ISIS Official in Atimah, Syria * Aug. 21, 2025 Release Number 20250821 -01 TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command forces conducted a successful raid in northern Syria on August 19, killing a senior ISIS member and key financier who planned attacks in Syria and Iraq. He had relationships throughout the ISIS network in the region, posing a direct threat to U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Illegal Alien Involved in Fatal 18-Wheeler Crash Caused by Illegal Alien's Reckless Driving * Harneet Singh's brother, the driver of the 18-wheeler, was charged with three counts of vehicular homicide WASHINGTON--The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirms U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Harneet Singh, 25, an illegal alien from India, after an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Fox News: Spencer Pratt enlists Sen. Rick Scott for federal investigation into California wildfire response * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott joined Spencer Pratt (media personality and co-host of the 'Fame Game' podcast) in the Pacific Palisades for a tour of destruction from the deadly fires in January. Senator Scott is committed to getting answers and suppo more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Into the storm: The role of the pilot * * Published Aug. 20, 2025 * By Senior Airman Shelby Jessee * 403rd Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Most pilots are trained to avoid storms, but the pilots of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron are the only ones in the Department of Defense whose job is to fly through them. "Our job is to safely and effectively accomplish the task more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Presents Bristol Veteran with Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award * Bristol, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) presented the Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit Retirement Award to Bristol veteran Patrick Nelligan, in recognition of his forty-two years of military service. "Officer Nelligan has led a life of service, both to our nation in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Miami-Dade Transportation Planning Organization, Florida, submitted a public comment letter in response to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Request for Information regarding the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0468). The organization emphasized that Miami-Dade County, noted for its rapid growth and economic diversity, faces various transportation challenges that mirror those in peer regions across the nation. In their le more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging the agency to reject proposals aimed at rescinding the 2023 rule concerning the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). NCRC argues that reversing this rule would hinder the CRA's effectiveness by neglecting modern banking practices and limiting transparency in the financial services sector. In the letter, the NCRC stresses that more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSoth) -- The Florida Bureau of Radiation Control, an agreement state partner of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, has reported a loss of radioactive material from Florida A&M University, Tallahassee. The incident, documented in an event notification report, involved the improper disposal of a scintillation counter containing a Cesium-137 source. According to the report, a professor at the university requested the removal of a retired piece of equipment--a Beckman Coulter more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Odyssey Marine Exploration Inc., Tampa, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) advocating for the exploration of marine mineral resources in American Samoa. The organization emphasizes the need for a transparent, science-led approach to offshore leasing that engages local stakeholders. Odyssey highlights its commitment to responsible development of marine resources, asserting that the ocean is not merely a resource b more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Sends Letter Demanding Investigation and Action Against Companies Evading Cuba Sanctions * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding an investigation into companies in South Florida that may be attempting to evade U.S. sanctions on the Cuban communist regime. "My  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-civ-81026; S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 20, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Stock Purse Trading LLC, Liston Associates, Inc., and Carole A. Liston, No. 25-civ-81026 (S.D. Fla. filed Aug. 20, 2025) On August 20, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged South Florida entities Stock Purse Trading LLC and Liston Associates, Inc. (together, "SPT") and their founder,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Calls for GAO Review of Nancy Pelosi's Trading History * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting a full audit and review of the stock trading history of former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family throughout her time in Congress. This review is crucial to fully understanding any potential avenues for c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Katie Britt to Sec. Lutnick: As Trump Admin Continues to Combat Communist China, U.S. Must Address China's Illegal Fishing Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senators Rick Scott and Katie Britt sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, thanking him and the Trump administration for their commitment to protecting American jobs and ensuring fair, competitive markets, whi more PR