WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Congressional App Challenge Submissions Due October 30th * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has rereleased 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 the country in a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis and Matsui Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Emergency Communications * Today, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12) and Doris Matsui (D-CA-07) introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at enhancing the reliability and resilience of the nation's emergency communications infrastructure. The Emergency Reporting Act and the Kari's Law Reporting Act would strengthen 9-1-1 systems more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Cammack, Kamlager-Dove, and Christina Perri Launch Bipartisan Effort to Expand Prenatal Screening to Prevent Miscarriages & Stillbirths * Washington, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representatives Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) introduced a bipartisan resolution to expand prenatal screening for Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS), a treatable blood clotting disorder linked to miscarriages, still more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Chairmen Rick Scott and Ron Johnson Announce Congressional Investigation of Deadly California Wildfire Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott and Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's (HSGAC) Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) Chairman Ron Johnson announced a congressional invest more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Company Insider Sentenced To 18 Months In Prison For Fraudulently Obtaining Laboratory Research Products For Illegal Export To China U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven today sentenced Gregory Munoz (47, Minneola) to 18 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an order of fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ REQUESTS DHS INVESTIGATE CASTRO REGIME AGENTS IN THE U.S. * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem requesting an update on the investigation and deportation of agents of the Castro regime residing in the United States. In his letter, Congressman Gimenez provided Secretary Noem with a list of indivi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Unveils Legislation to Deliver Faster, More Pleasant, and Reliable Public Transit Nationwide -- the Faster Buses Better Futures Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) introduced the Faster Buses Better Futures Act, legislation that would encourage cities to modernize their bus systems by creating new grant programs to increase bus acce more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressmen Dunn & Davis Unite to Advance Care for Patients with Sickle Cell Disease * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Neal Dunn (Florida-02) and Congressman Danny K. Davis (Illinois-07) introduced the Sickle Cell Disease Comprehensive Care Act, legislation that would drastically improve the quality of care for patients living with sickle cell disease who rely on Medicaid for their health care. Cur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Leads Federal Crackdown On Illegal Alien Truckers To Keep American Motorists Safe * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) has introduced legislation to codify and enforce President Trump's Executive Order requiring commonsense rules of the road for American truck drivers. H.R. 5177 - "The Weigh station Enforcement to Intercept and Guard Highways (WEIGH) Act" is the 20 th piece of  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * High Intake of Ultra-processed Foods Linked to Systemic Inflammation By Gisele Galoustian Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrially altered products - like soda, snacks and processed meats - packed with additives and stripped of nutrients. Hundreds of new ingredients, previously unknown to the human body, now make up nearly 60% of  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Seaweed Snare: Sargassum Stops Sea Turtle Hatchlings in Their Tracks By Gisele Galoustian Every year, sea turtles hatch on Florida's beaches and make their way from the sand to the ocean - a critical journey that determines their chances of survival. As these hatchlings navigate obstacles such as artificial lights, beach debris and pred more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Florida Hospital Association has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) voicing serious concerns about the agency's proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The association, representing over 200 hospitals and health systems in Florida, is apprehensive about the potential consequences of adopting a rebate model instead of the established upfront discount method for the 340B program. FHA argues that the proposed pi more ST

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Florida Man Sentenced for Defrauding Missouri Company, Others out of More Than $250,000 U.S. District Judge Sarah E. Pitlyk on Monday sentenced a man who defrauded three companies out of $257,000 to 15 months in prison and ordered him to repay his victims. Nadeem Gul, 54, pleaded guilty in March to two counts of wire fraud. He admitte more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * IGNITE Tallahassee launches, bridging innovation gap in North Florida By Jon Mason Florida State University is expanding its impact with the launch of IGNITE Tallahassee -- a 40,000-square-foot startup incubator located in Innovation Park. In partnership with the Leon County Research and Development Authority, FSU actively supports deep-tech ventures with the infrastructure, expertise, and programmin more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Announces Keynote Speakers at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, October 20-23, in Orlando * STAMFORD, Conn., September 9, 2025 What : Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo 2025 When : October 20-23, 2025 Where : Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, Florida Press Registration : Full-time journalists from editorial publications are elig more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Aurore Nicaud Admitted as Fellow of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators * MIAMI - Sep. 9, 2025 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP International Arbitration Of Counsel Aurore Nicaud was admitted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) in London. CIArb is an independent, charitable membership organization incorporated by Royal Charter comm more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Ben McGuire Named Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year Finalist * Ben McGuire, co-chair of the Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and a shareholder in the firm's Boston office, was named a finalist for New England Legal Awards ' (NELA) 2025 Banking and Finance Attorney of the Year. NELA winners will more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Paul F. Stibbe Appointed ABA Real Estate, Condemnation & Trust Litigation Committee Co-Chair * CHICAGO - Sept. 9, 2025 - Paul F. Stibbe, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Litigation Practice in Chicago, has been appointed co-chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Real Estate, Condemnation & Trust Litigation Committee f more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Hispanic Federation Denounces Florida's Decision to End Vaccine Protections in Schools Orlando, FL - Just as flu season is peaking in Florida, state officials announced over the weekend that they will likely end vaccine mandates  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * Jacksonville Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Agreeing To Launder Over $250,000 Jacksonville, Florida - U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard has sentenced Mauricio Chahine (53, Jacksonville) to four years and two months in federal prison for engaging in money laundering. The court also ordered Chahine to forfeit $12,000 in proceeds fr more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jon Pardi's "The Christmas Show" is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Dec. 18 * Editor's Note: Download high-res images here. Jon Pardi's "The Christmas Show" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. and sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Files Case Seeking to Revoke the Naturalization of Immigration Fraudster * Today, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the U.S. District Court in Orlando, Florida, against a native of Argentina who illegally procured his U.S. citizenship by gaining permanent resident status through the  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Kosovo National Pleads Guilty To Operating An Online Criminal Marketplace United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Liridon Masurica (33, Gjilan, Kosovo), also known as "@blackdb," has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit access device fraud. Masurica faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * New Horizons Computer Learning Center In Jacksonville And Owner Resolve GI Bill Allegations United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces today that a New Horizons Computer Learning Center franchise and its owner, Coastal Corporate Training, Inc., have agreed to pay $500,000 to resolve allegations that the school overcharged the U.S. Depa more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Ocoee Man Sentenced To 3 Years In Federal Prison For Operating Fraudulent Tax Preparation Business Orlando, FL - U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton has sentenced James Fednor Meristin to three years in federal prison for conspiracy to defraud the United States. The Court also ordered Meristin to pay $2,338,675 in restitution to the Internal Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Uromed Express, a small durable medical equipment (DME) supplier based in South Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), expressing strong opposition to the inclusion of intermittent urological catheters in the 2025 DMEPOS Competitive Bidding Program (CBP). The company argues that incorporating these essential medical devices into the bidding process would cause significant harm to patients, limit access to neces more ST

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James announces pricing of offering of $1.5 billion of senior notes * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) ("Raymond James" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of a registered underwritten public offering of (i) $650,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 4.900% senior notes due 2035 (the "2035 Notes") and (ii) $85 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, chairwoman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Luna Opens Hearing on Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transparency Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets Chairwoman Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing titled "Restoring Public Trust Through UAP Transpare more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Victims of Hurricanes, Wildfires, & Other Natural Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott introduced new legislation to allow for tax relief for victims of federally declared disasters through the end of 2026, including hurricanes and wildfires. The bill also extends victims' ability to make tax deductible payments from  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Our War is Against America's Chronic Disease Epidemic * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Discuss Rebuilding Trust With The CDC, The Florida Vaccine Mandate, and Secretary Kennedy's Job Performance So Far Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax to discuss the loss of trust in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Florida's decision  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2025: * * * Tampa Man Sentenced For Money Laundering Conspiracy And Operating An Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber has sentenced Pratikbhai Patel (32, Tampa) to three years and five months in federal prison for conspiring to commit money laundering and for operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. As p more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Team Science: State of Florida Supports Miller School Alzheimer's Research Summary * A group of basic, translational and clinical researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is using research support from the state of Florida to investigate novel strategies for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. * A team of researchers is studying the brain t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces FY26 NDAA Amendments to Support MacDill AFB, Servicemember Health Care, Housing & Pay * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced the introduction of amendments to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to support the health of servicemembers, safe housing for military families and higher pay. "The service that more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Model for Assessing and Treating Food Insecurity Among Cancer Survivors * A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Florida is seeking ways to better identify cancer survivors with food insecurity. * The key component of their work is a digital tool called MyCarePulse that will screen patients for food insecurit more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF awarded $7.5M Office of Naval Research grant to advance research in decision making The University of West Florida has been awarded a five-year, $7,488,652 grant from the Office of Naval Research to lead a groundbreaking project aimed at advancing understanding of human judgment and decision making, subject to negotiating a term more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Leads Florida Congressional Democrats in Call on DeSantis to Reverse Plan to Weaken Vaccine Policy * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) led Florida's entire Congressional Democratic delegation in calling on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to reverse a recent policy plan to eliminate state vaccine mandates. Florida's House Republicans were inv more PR