TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * ARMED DRUG TRAFFICKER PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING AND DISTRIBUTING FENTANYL IN PENSACOLA PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Corderrius Terrelle McShane, 38, of Pensacola, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to distribution of more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtheran more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * ARMED DRUG TRAFFICKER PLEADS GUILTY TO POSSESSING FIREARMS AND NARCOTICS PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Terrance Josiah Fasold, 31, of Pensacola, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession with intent to distribute more than 40 grams of fentanyl, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense, and possession of a firearm by a co more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, issued the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's and Dispensary of Hope provide free or low-cost medications to underserved communities in Northeast Florida * Every day, patients across Northeast Florida are forced to make an impossible choice between paying for medication or sacrificing their health. Access to essential medications is crucial for improving the quality of life and more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brevard County Man Pleads Guilty To Drug And Firearm Offenses Orlando, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Cedrick Deon Hawkins (43, Cocoa) has pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute controlled substances and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. Hawkins faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brevard County Man Sentenced To Nine Years In Federal Prison For Cocaine Distribution Orlando, Florida - Senior U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton, Jr. has sentenced Matthew William Smolik (44, Titusville) to nine years in federal prison for distribution of cocaine. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of forfeiture in the amount of $10,500, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Challenge Vowed After Court Stalls Everglades Detention Center Shutdown * MIAMI-- A federal appeals court today paused a lower court order that required the state of Florida and the Trump administration to wind down environmentally destructive activities at a mass detention center in Big Cypress National Preserve known as "Alligator Alcatraz." The divided three-judge pane more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Reintroduces Expanded EPIPEN Act to Cap Cost of Life-Saving Allergy Medication * Revised 2025 Version Would Cap Out-of-Pocket Cost of Any 2-Pack of Epinephrine to $60, Including Delivery Systems Other than Auto-injectors WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-FL) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) reintroduced the EPIPEN Act, legislation aim more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Introduces the Homefront Act Supporting Military Families in Housing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis introduced H.R. 5035 - Housing Our Military Effectively For Readiness, Operations, and Neutralization of Threats Act of 2025 (link is external) or the "HOMEFRONT Act." This legislation waives overcompliance that restricts the military's ability to moderni more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Cubatonazo Returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct 25 * Cubatonazo returns to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood on Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8 p.m. Tickets are on sale now and start at $45. All seats are reserved. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before showtime. Additi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Mourns the Loss of David Schaecter, Revered Friend and Holocaust Survivor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), co-chair of the Latino Jewish Congressional Caucus, issued the following statement following the passing of Mr. David Schaecter: "I am deeply saddened by the loss of David Schaecter, a dear friend and Holocaust survivor. I last had the privilege o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Votes For Historic Working Families Tax Cuts: Check To See If You Qualify For "No Tax On Tips" * WASHINGTON - On July 4 th, 2025, President Trump signed historic Working Families Tax Cuts into law to codify the America First Agenda and fulfill the promise of "no tax on tips" to the American people. Under the "no tax on tips" provision of H.R. 1 - "The One Big Beautiful Bill" various occup more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 5 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Duke Energy Florida announces significantly lower bills in 2026; residential customers using 1,000 kWh to see approximately $44 decrease beginning in March * Storm Cost Recovery charge to be removed in March * Customer support continues through assistance programs and tools, including flexible payment plans * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Today, Duke Energy Florida announced a substantial r more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * Ending Vaccine Requirements Puts Floridians and Others at Risk * Statement attributable to: Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP President, American College of Physicians Ankush K. Bansal, MD, FACP Governor, American College of Physicians, Florida Elisa M. Sottile, MD, FACP Governor, American College of Physicians, Florida WASHINGTON September 4, 2025 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Everglades Restoration Funding Secured by Diaz-Balart Moves Forward * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Dean of the Florida Delegation, and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Everglades Caucus, issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 4553 (link is external), the Energy and Water Devel more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 4 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Joins VIP Consortium, Launches Inaugural Research Teams By Gisele Galoustian Florida Atlantic University has launched its first Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) program and has officially joined the international VIP Consortium - becoming the first university in Florida to join this global network of more than 50 institutions of higher e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSFR) -- Orlando Utilities Commission, Florida, submitted a petition for declaratory order and revisions to its non-jurisdictional open access transmission tariff to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The filing was made on July 16, 2025, with an effective date of October 1, 2025. Any person desiring to intervene or protest this filing must file in accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of FERC's Rules of Practice and Procedure. Protests will be considered by FERC in de more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Votes to Advance Energy Independence and Secure Strategic Water Infrastructure * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today issued the following statement after voting for the Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: "House Republicans are cutting waste and reprioritizing spending from every corner of the federal government. The Energy and Wat more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Recognized as 2025 Law360 Florida Powerhouse * MIAMI - Sept. 4, 2025 - For the ninth year, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. is recognized as a "Florida Regional Powerhouse " by Law360 for successfully representing clients in key transactions and cases that impact the region. Founded in Miami in 1967, Greenberg Traurig now has 2,850 attorneys i more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Heritage Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Heritage Foundation Releases 2025 Education Freedom Report Card The Heritage Foundation today released the 2025 Education Freedom Report Card, which evaluates and ranks how well states advance education freedom for K-12 students and families. The 2025 Heritage rankings come after a landmark year of state legislative sessions that delivered wins for students and families. Jonathan Butcher more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott's FLIGHT Act Introduced in House by Rep. Laurel Lee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Representative Laurel Lee announced companion legislation to Senator Rick Scott's FLIGHT Act, which will improve consumer transparency by requiring airlines to provide passengers with updates every 15 minutes when their flight is delayed. Senator Rick Scott said, " more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Jared Moskowitz needs to talk to the man in the mirror * Least Effective Florida Democrat Jared Moskowitz is now bashing the party he quarterbacks, recently saying that the Democrat party in Florida is "not recoverable." Moskowitz was less clear on what caused the party's downfall, so we're here to help out... Instead of putting Floridians first, here's what Jared Moskowitz has been up t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Justice Department Seeks Forfeiture of $848,247 in Cryptocurrency from Confidence Scams The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint today against $868,247 in Tether (USDT). As detailed in the complaint, the funds are alleged to be ill-gotten gains from several cryptocurrency-related confidence scams that targeted victims in the District of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Condemns New Anti-Vax Push from Secretary Kennedy * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) condemned Florida's plan to end all childhood vaccine requirements (link is external) amid yet another anti-vaccine push from U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He is currently testifying (link is external) before the Senate Finance Committee.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Momentum Grows For Buchanan's Bipartisan Hospital at Home Bill * 140+ Health Care Organizations Urge Congress to Secure Five-Year Extension for Successful Hospital at Home Program Cosigners Include Tampa General Hospital, Baptist Health South Florida and Lakeland Regional Health WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Chair of the Health Subcommittee on Ways and Means, issued the follow more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Palm Beach Illustrated Names 31 Greenberg Traurig West Palm Beach Attorneys as 2025 "Top Lawyers" * WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sept. 4, 2025 - Palm Beach Illustrated magazine has selected 31 attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. 's West Palm Beach office as "Top Lawyers" for 2025. The selection process includes an online peer-review survey conducted by P more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Reintroduces Resolution Condemning Socialism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, along with Senator Rick Scott, announced the introduction of a resolution condemning socialism as a failed ideology and the antithesis of the American Dream. Senator Scott has introduced the resolution in the Senate and Congresswoman Salazar will lead the companion resolution in more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 3 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Rosario Viene a Hard Rock Live en Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 1 de nov. * Rosario viene a Hard Rock Live en Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood el sabado 1 de noviembre a las 8 p.m. Los boletos saldran a la venta el jueves 4 de septiembre a las 10 a.m. y comienzan en $69.50. Los fanaticos podran acceder a la preventa el miercoles 3 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Senate Resolution Condemning Socialism as Failed Ideology that Always Leads to Poverty and Oppression * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced the introduction of his resolution condemning socialism as a failed ideology and the antithesis of the American Dream. As far-left politicians like Zohran Mamdani in New York openly embrace socialist ideologies, Senator Sco more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Crime is Plummeting in DC Thanks to President Trump * Senator Marshall Joins GOP Colleagues at Press Conference Applauding President Trump's Action to Restore Law and Order in Our Nation's Capital Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined GOP colleagues Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas), DC crime victim Anna Giaritelli, Senator Tommy Tuberville  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 5 -- Tampa Electric, an Emera company, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Tampa Electric Files Annual Fuel Costs for 2026 Tampa Electric today filed projected costs for 2026 for fuel and other expenses with the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). When including all expenses and previously approved adjustments, bills are expected to rise for the first portion of the year. However, after the existing storm recovery costs are fully collected nex more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * TWO PENSACOLA MEN CHARGED IN FEDERAL INDICTMENT FOR CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE METHAMPHETAMINE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Ronald Dale White, 39, and Darius Rafael Whisler, 33, of Pensacola, were indicted by a federal grand jury this week, charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Blasts Dangerous DeSantis & Ladapo Announcement on Childhood Immunizations * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- The Florida Surgeon General's announcement that the State of Florida should end all childhood immunization safeguards is harmful and absurd. For years, he and Governor DeSantis have pushed inaccurate and dangerous anti-vaccine policies that put Florida families and children at risk. Th more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * ChatGPT, M.D.? Evaluating Chatbot Accuracy in the Fast-Changing Blood Cancer Field By Charlotte Schubert, Ph.D. Summary * Physician-evaluators assessed the responses of ChatGPT to 10 questions specific to the field of hematological cancer. * They found that the popular AI-powered chatbot performed better at general queries than questions about newer therapies. * There is  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 5 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * How Two Genes Interact to Accelerate Alzheimer Disease's Onset in African-Ancestry Populations By Chad Hanson Summary * A new study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine explores how the APOE and ABCA7 genes interact to influence the age at onset of Alzheimer's disease in individuals of African ancestry. * The researchers analyzed data from 3,510 African- more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 5 -- The University of Miami's Graduate School issued the following news: * * * From flatscreens to bioimaging: Putting sargassum seaweed to good use Viewing sargassum seaweed as a resource rather than a waste, a University of Miami doctoral student is experimenting with the macroalgae to produce fluorescent carbon dots, which show tremendous potential in a multitude of fields. * Next-generation flatscreen televisions that project sharper, cleaner pictures with  more PR

PASADENA, California, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Vintage NASA: See Voyager's 1990 'Solar System Family Portrait' Debut In archival footage of a historic NASA news conference, the mission reveals history-making images of six planets in our solar system, including a tiny speck called Earth. This week marks 48 years since the Sept. 5, 1977, launch of NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft from Cape Canaveral, Florida, to study Jupit more PR