WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * CAPT Francis Martin--the most ancient of "Ancient Mariners" with 63 years of service! * The Coast Guard established the "Ancient Mariner" Award in 1978 to honor the officer and enlisted Cuttermen who personify the dedication and professionalism associated with long service at sea and have held the distinction of Cutterman longer than any other officer or enlisted member. Upon retireme more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard warns public of risks, consequences associated with illegal charter operations * MIAMI -- Coast Guard Southeast District is leading a campaign, throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to inform the public of the risks and consequences associated with illegal passenger-for-hire charter operations ahead of Labor Day weekend.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Introduces Bill Allowing Licensing Flexibility for Veterans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced H.R. 5035 - Veteran and Spouse Licensing Flexibility Act of 2025 (link is external). This pro-veteran family legislation would cut the red tape for professionally licensed service members and their spouses as they transition to civilian life after their more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Announces 2025 Congressional App Challenge Submissions Due October 30th * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has released the following information announcing the 2025 Congressional App Challenge (CAC) submission window for constituents of Florida's 19th Congressional District. BACKGROUND: The CAC was established in 2013 as a bipartisan effort to engage students from across  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DONALDS RELEASES VIDEO: Promotes Legislation To Make D.C. Safe Again Ahead Of September Committee Action * WASHINGTON - Ahead of Congress reconvening next Tuesday, September 2nd, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) released a video promoting the consideration and passage of H.R. 4922 - The D.C. CRIMES Act, to combat the epidemic of youth violence plaguing the nation's capital and Make D.C. Safe Again. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a protest filed by Helgen Industries dba DeSantis Gunhide, Amityville, New York, over a contract for concealment and tactical holsters. The contract was issued by the FBI and awarded to Safariland LLC, of Jacksonville, Florida. DeSantis Gunhide contended that Safariland was an ineligible large business for the contract. However, the GAO's decision, dated August 26, 2025, found that DeSantis Gunhide lacked the standing to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Government Accountability Office has dismissed a bid protest from Navarre Corp., Florida, which alleged that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs improperly awarded a contract to INCare Trans LLC, Greenwood, Indiana. The protest centered on paratransit transportation services at the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center in Indianapolis. Navarre Corp., the incumbent contractor for the services, claimed that the VA had ordered multiple patient transportation trips f more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE arrests criminal illegal alien convicted of murder * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- ICE arrested and plans to remove Phillip Harkins, a convicted murderer and criminal illegal alien from Scotland, upon his release from the Florida Department of Corrections Aug. 18. Harkins served a 25-year prison sentence for the murder of a United States citizen during  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Above the Battle, Beyond the Horizon By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in conjunction with the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office (E2O); the Operational Energy Capability Improvement Fund with the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment; Aerostar; and Lockheed Marti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- A collaborative effort by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, Florida International University and the University of South Florida has yielded a collection of potent, low-molecular-weight compounds. These compounds are a type of small-molecule agonist for the relaxin receptor and show promise for treating a variety of relaxin-related disorders. NCATS is now seeking a p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 19 states from July 2024 to July 2025 * From July 2024 to July 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 19 states and was essentially unchanged in 31 states and the District of Columbia. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+232,500), New York (+153,400), and Florida (+134,100). The largest percentage in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's summer STEM program is a steppingstone to careers * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport's Undersea Technology Apprentice Program (UTAP) welcomed 50 high school students to explore building, programming and driving remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) over two three-week sessions held in July and August.  Designed as a steppingstone to science, ma more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Slams Department of Justice for Recycling Already Public Epstein Records, Demands Full Transparency Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after President Trump's Department of Justice released a partial batch of the Ep more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Committee Subpoena for Infamous "Birthday Book" and Demanding Acosta Testify Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, issued the following statement after the Committee subpoenaed the Epstein Estate for the complete "Birthday Book" prepare more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Announces Senate Salary Donation to United States Holocaust Memorial Museum * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Mrs. Ann Scott announced the donation of a portion of his Senate Salary to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, which teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked antisemitism and hatred and the ongoing relevance of the Holocaust. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2025: * * * Senator Ashley Moody Honors Service of Approximately 100 Vietnam War Veterans at the World's Largest American Legion Post LADY LAKE, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody today honored the service and sacrifice of approximately 100 Vietnam War veterans at a pinning ceremony at American Legion Post 347--the largest post in the world. At the ceremony, Senator Moody presented the veterans,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2025: * * * Senator Moody Addresses Veterans, Highlights Legislation and Congratulates Lady Lake Post 347 for Winning National Contest at American Legion Convention TAMPA, Fla.--Today, Senator Ashley Moody congratulated American Legion Lady Lake Post 347--the world's largest post--for winning the National Color Guard Contest at the American Legion National Convention held in Tampa, Florid more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Two Self-Professed Religious Leaders Who Used Physical and Psychological Abuse to Coerce Victims to Solicit Tens of Millions in Donations Federally Charged and Arrested * A federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan returned a ten-count indictment against two defendants for their alleged roles in a forced labor and money laundering conspiracy that victimized individuals in Michigan, Flo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Confirms On Time Launch of the 2026-27 FAFSA Form * Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon sent a letter to Congress certifying that the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(r)) form will be available on time this fall for students and families across the country, marking the return of competent leadership and on-time delivery after s more PR