RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 33 FW welcomes 2025 honorary commanders By Senior Airman Briana Beavers, 33rd Fighter Wing Public Affairs EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The 33rd Fighter Wing welcomed nine civic leaders into the 2025 Honorary Commanders Program during an induction ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, December 12, 2025. The wing's HCC program is an initiative designed to foster partne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Applauds Expansion of Newborn Screening, Highlights Beacham Family's Story * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Co-Chair of the Congressional Rare Disease Caucus, today praised the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' decision to add Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD) to the Recommended Uniform Screening Panel (RUSP), under more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Florida Delegation Urges Implementation of Proposal to Strengthen HIV/AIDS Care * A bipartisan group of Florida lawmakers is urging swift implementation of proposed updates to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding formulachanges that would significantly strengthen Florida's ability to provide lifesaving care to low-income people living with HIV/AIDS. The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, e more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 16 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * By Suing the BBC, President Trump Exports His Anti-Press Tactics Abroad * (WASHINGTON) - President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the BBC, which seeks an extraordinary $10 billion, represents a coercive ploy to globalize his domestic threats to a free and independent press and to chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ RECOGNIZES FERNANDO MENDOZA, WINNER OF THE 2025 HEISMAN TROPHY * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) took to the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize his fellow Christopher Columbus High School Explorer and constituent, Fernando Mendoza, a talented athlete, man of faith, team player, and the very first Cuban American to win  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Cory Mills, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cory Mills Introduces the FUBAR Act, to Cut Congressional Pay When the Budget Isn't Passed * Washington, D.C. Rep. Cory Mills introduced new legislation to ensure Members of Congress face real consequences when they fail to do their job and fund the federal government on time. The Failed to Uphold the Budget? Allowance: Reduced Act or the ''FUBAR Act," means Members of Congress wil more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Dec. 16 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Discipline and determination drive track and classroom success for graduating student-athlete * KENNESAW, Ga. | Dec 16, 2025 Balancing the demands of Division I athletics with a rigorous academic program is no small task. For graduating senior Grant Crabtree, discipline became the foundation for success both on the track and in the classroom. Born in Panama City, Florida, and raised in Dougla more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Leads Florida Delegation In Praising The Successful Implementation Of SpaceX's Starship Program * WASHINGTON - Congressman Byron Donalds led the Florida Congressional Delegation in praising Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford for their continued efforts to maintain American dominance  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Florida City and County Management Association issued the following statement by President Sarah Campbell: * * * December 2025 President's Message As we celebrate the holiday season, I hope each of you finds time to rest, reflect, and enjoy moments of peace with family and friends. This is a season that reminds us of the importance of community - and I'm grateful for the dedication you bring to serving yours eac more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Dec. 16 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Florida Freight Workers Send Teamsters Local 512 Union Bosses Packing * Joining growing number of workers across America that are freed from Teamsters' so-called "representation" Jacksonville, FL (December 16, 2025) - Torrence Rivera, an employee of Parsec, Inc, and his colleagues have freed themselves from the control of Teamsters Local 512 union bosses. Parsec w more PR

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska posted the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Florida man sentenced to 13 years for leading a Fairbanks drug trafficking organization FAIRBANKS, Alaska - A Florida man was sentenced last week to 13 years in prison for leading a conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in Fairbanks. According to court documents, Willie Lewis Wilson Jr., 41, of Madison, Florida, conspired with others to o more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University agrees to proposed terms for transfer of city-owned hospital assets * Joint Florida State University / City of Tallahassee News Release City Commission Scheduled to Take Action on January 14, 2026 Florida State University and City of Tallahassee City Manager Reese Goad have agreed to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will serve as the basis for the transfer  more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Dec. 17 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations Completes $400 Million Term Note Securitization Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE: HGV) announces today the completion of a $400 million securitization of timeshare loans through Hilton Grand Vacations Trust 2025-3EXT ("the Trust"). Four classes of Notes were issued by the Trust, including approximately $141.2 million of Class  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Honduran Man Sentenced To 25 Months In Federal Prison For Aggravated Identity Theft And Related Fraud Charges * Tampa, Florida - U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven today sentenced Juan Ariel Molina-Salles (35, Honduras) to two years and one month in federal prison for aggravated identity theft, false representation of a Social Security number, and making a f more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott, Chair August Pfluger Discuss their More Affordable Care Act on Republican Study Committee Podcast * Stop Giving Money to Insurance Companies - Give it to the Person! WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Republican Study Committee Chairman August Pfluger on the ' Right to the Point ' podcast to discuss their bill to fix Obamacar more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Innovations in Medical Education 2026 Explores the Power of AI As medical education enters a new era, the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is uniting educators, clinicians and academic leaders to explore the potential of technology. * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how future physicians are taught, trained and supported. As medical education enters this n more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Lipids as Pharmacological Targets in Age-Related Lens Disease * Summary * Cataract and presbyopia are the world's leading causes of age-related vision impairment, affecting millions and posing significant challenges for patient care. * A research team from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is exploring non-surgical therapies that focus on the lens lipidome as a promising target for p more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * M-DCPS Hosts Groundbreaking at Norwood Elementary School Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Norwood Elementary School, the beginning of a $2.8 million project that will revamp the school's parent pick-up and drop-off areas, in addition to other improvements. "It's incredible when the community can give us feedback because, at the end more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Mast introduces bill to get qualified, American truck drivers on the road * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Brian Mast introduced the Ceasing Age-Based Trucking Restrictions (CAB) Act to make it easier for younger, American truck drivers to be able to work across state lines and help keep America's supply chain keep moving. "The CAB Act is about putting American workers first and fixing a system more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Dec. 16 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Membrane magic: FAMU-FSU researchers repurpose fuel cells membranes for new applications * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers are applying fuel cell technology to new applications like sustainable energy and water treatment. In a study published in Frontiers in Membrane Science and Technology, the researchers examined a type of membrane called a perfluorosulfonic acid polymer membrane, or PF more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces More Than $11 Million in New Awards for Restoration Projects in Florida * WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of more than $11 million in obligations from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) for one new project and two amendment for projects in the state of Florida. Developed in consultation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces More Than $57 Million in New Awards for Restoration Projects in the Gulf * WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 16, 2025) The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced the award of more than $57 million in obligations from its Gulf Environmental Benefit Fund (GEBF) for five new projects and three amendments in the states of Alabama, Florida and Mississippi. This more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Twenty-Four Defendants Charged in Major Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy in South Florida A federal grand jury in Miami has returned a superseding indictment unsealed today charging 24 defendants with conspiring to traffic large quantities of cocaine in and around Miami-Dade County and elsewhere in the Southern District of Florida. The eight- more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Dec. 17 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Happiness class bridges generations and cultures to reshape how students think about joy By Sarah Sell, University Communications and Marketing A new anthropology course gave students a fresh way to think about happiness and offered a rare opportunity for two generations to learn side by side. Happiness: Finding Meaning and Wellbeing through Cross-Cultural Perspectives  more PR