TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * 'Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers:' FSU Golden Torch Lecture Series welcomes Leslie Odom, Jr. during 38th annual MLK Week celebration * Florida State University's Student Government Association, in collaboration with Union Productions and the Office of Student Agencies and Institutes, welcomed songwriter, actor and author Leslie Odom, Jr. for the annual Golden Torch Lecture Series Tuesday, Jan. 20, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY*** THURSDAY: Congressman Bean Hosts Health Summit in D.C. on Hospital Reimbursement * WASHINGTON -On Thursday, February 5th, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will launch the second installment of his Path to Consensus Series, continuing a new initiative to address the broader debate over America's healthcare system. This ongoing series brings together lawmakers, policy experts, and more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * 93 Countries Worldwide at Risk of Losing Nearly 23 Million More People by 2030 * ISGlobal, supported by Rockefeller Foundation, analyzed impact of severe global aid cuts in 38 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, 21 in Asia, 12 in Latin America, 12 in MENA, and 10 in Europe * New study published in The Lancet finds slashing global aid, particularly by US and European countries, will r more PR

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Florida freeze causes citrus damage and burst pipes, contributing to costly impacts and losses from extreme cold * 8% to 10% of Florida's citrus crop on the trees may have been damaged by recent freezing conditions * Record-shattering cold led to pipes freezing and bursting across Florida, contributing to an AccuWeather preliminary estimate of t more PR

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Feb. 4 -- West Virginia University issued the following news: * * * Advancing education and discovery, Don and Linda Brodie endow WVU Eberly College deanship with $5M gift West Virginia University empowered budding innovator Don Brodie to succeed by nurturing his passion for science and sense of curiosity. More than 50 years later, Brodie and his wife, Linda, are enriching academics, research and more to help future generations excel with a $5 million gift to streng more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $17.85 Million Settlements With Pharmaceutical Companies Lannett And Bausch Over Widespread Price Manipulation Scheme; Announces New Complaint Against Novartis And Sandoz * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in securing two settlements totaling $17.85 million against pharmaceuti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis AG, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories announcing two additional settlements (PDF) in the long-running generic more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Apopka Man Sentenced To More Than Five Years In Federal Prison For Wire Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft * Orlando, Florida - Keith Oelerich (62, Apopka) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed to five years and five months in federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. As part of his sentence, the court also entered an ord more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast named one of the best hospitals in Florida * Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast has been named to Newsweek's prestigious 2026 list of the best-in-state hospitals, placing them alongside just 30 other hospitals in Florida. Sacred Heart Emerald Coast is the only hospital in the tri-county area to be featured on the list. more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $17.85 Million Settlement with Lannett and Bausch Over Generic Drug Price Fixing; Sues Novartis and Sandoz * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson reached two settlements totaling $17.85  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter Up! SEC Network Features Nearly 140 SEC Baseball and Softball Games During 2026 Slate * * Nearly 190 Games Across ESPN Linear Networks: ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network * SECN+ to showcase more than 675 regular season games during 2026 season * Rally Cap Returns Sunday, April 12 at 8 p.m. ET Throughout the 2026 baseball and softball regula more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Urges Senate Action on SAVE Act Ahead of 2026 Election * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) joined U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) in urging Chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to advance the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and hold a committee markup before the 2026 midterm elections. Upon sending the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bean Votes to End Partial Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON -U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement after the House voted 217-214 to end the partial government shutdown and restore full operations to the federal government. "Today, the House passed a bill to end the partial government shutdown caused by Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats. This critical legislation provide more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Matsui and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Whales and Boaters * "With a thriving global maritime industry, it's critical that vessels can travel alongside whale populations without risking dangerous collisions." Legislation Directs NOAA to Modernize Whale Habitat Mapping and Detection Tools WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, co-chair of the Animal Prot more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor Stands Firmly Against the Trump Administration's ICE and CBP Brutality * Today, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting 'no' on an extension of funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): "This is a moral moment for America. After the brutal murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and the widespread abuse of power by Immigration and Cu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Europe Needs a Military Operations Center in Ukraine A proposal: The continent's militaries should build a command center in Ukraine to help fight Russia and form the nucleus of a post-US operational command. By Alexander Crowther and Jahara 'Franky' Matisek Russia is fighting two wars at once: a brutal war in Ukraine and a persistent hybrid war across the European continent. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CHAIRMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ HOLDS HEARING ON U.S. COAST GUARD SPECIAL FORCES * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security held a hearing to examine "Frontline Defenders: How the Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Combat Narcoterrorists and other Maritime Threats on the High Seas." "For far t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis & Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson Issue Statements on Blackwater River State Forest Fires * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson issued a statement regarding the Blackwater River State Forest Fires in Santa Rosa County. Both leaders urged area residents to stay vigilant, listen to area of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Speaks at 50th Annual Governmental Prayer Breakfast in Pensacola * PENSACOLA, FL \- Congressman Patronis delivers remarks at the 50th Annual Governmental Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Olive Baptist Church in Pensacola, joining community leaders, elected officials, and residents from across Florida's First Congressional District. The Proclamation was submitt more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 3 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Consumer Protection Bill on Third Party Litigation Funding Passes Final Senate Committee; APCIA Urges Full Passage by Florida Senate * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today issued the following statement, attributed to its assistant vice president of state government relations Chase Mitchell, regardin more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Could AI Lead to The Fountain of Youth? * Highlights * Yu Tian is making significant strides in medical AI in pursuit of helping everyone enjoy a quality life through age 100. * UCF is the perfect place for his research, with access to computer science experts, a cutting-edge medical college and industry partnerships. Every day, Yu Tian clocks in to his AI and Imaging in Medicine (AIM) Rese more PR

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 4 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas Urges Action Over Dismay The New Hampshire lawmaker tells students "all is not lost" despite turmoil. * With violence erupting at home and instability spreading overseas, U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H., challenged Dartmouth students to see uncertainty not as a barrier, but as a call to action. "I would say, don't wait around. You have power now," Pappas told a crowd of 80 during a Ja more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings secures $17.85 million settlement with Lannett and Bausch over conspiracies to inflate prices Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 million to resolve allegati more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Law Enforcement Experienced More Than 180 Vehicle Attacks Since President Trump Took Office * ICE law enforcement is facing a 3,300% increase in vehicle attacks as they put their lives on the line to arrest murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new data that U.S. Immigration and Customs  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $4 million in energy bill assistance in North Carolina over past year with $562,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across North Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and h more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy approaches $520,000 in energy bill assistance in South Carolina over past year with $187,500 in new funding following prolonged cold * Duke Energy Foundation's contribution to Share the Light Fund(R) will help customers in need manage energy bills as extended cold drives increased energy use * Recent below-normal temperatures across South Carolina are driving higher home energy use, and hig more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Education Unlocked: UMGC Student Groups Help Learners Lead, Connect, and Thrive * Andrew Seely, an adjunct associate professor teaching computer science from Tampa, Florida, is helping fill a need he sees for his students. As an active member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), the world's largest technical professional organization, he knew what many of his stu more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Feb. 3-8 * * Tobacco Road takes center stage as No. 4 Duke visits No. 14 North Carolina Saturday night, with College GameDay live from Chapel Hill that morning * ESPN Saturday night tripleheader features Duke-UNC, No. 25 Tennessee at Kentucky and No. 8 Houston at No more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's industry-leading college baseball coverage returns for 2026 with expanded linear presence and more than 4,000 games through the Men's College World Series * * 24 of the top 25 preseason ranked teams featured across ESPN * At least 65 matchups between Top 25 teams * Exclusive home of The Road to Omaha ESPN's industry-leading coverage of Division I college more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration published a notice regarding a petition from Florida Power and Light Co., Juno Beach, seeking an exemption from several aviation regulations. The request aims to allow the use of a heavy unmanned aircraft system for critical infrastructure inspections and disaster recovery efforts. The company intends to operate the NASC Teros, a fixed-wing unmanned aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of 1,800 more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs December 2025 and January 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff m more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Positions Students and Faculty at the Forefront of AI and Data Science By Ashley Flete and Nevaeh Jackson From classrooms to research labs, artificial intelligence is redefining how knowledge is created, taught and applied. At Florida A&M University, that transformation is being met with strategic investment and campus-wide collaboration throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Female Asian Elephant Calf Born at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute New Arrival Underscores Zoo's $23 Million Campaign To Strengthen Asian Elephant Conservation Staff will provide interviews to media regarding the Zoo's elephant care and conservation program Tuesday, Feb. 3, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Elephan more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU's first affiliated off-campus housing facility to add 820 beds near Modesto A. Maidique campus By Lauren Cuellar A new high-rise student housing facility planned just steps from Florida International University's Modesto A. Maidique Campus will significantly expand living options for students seeking a campus-connected residential experience more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Shrinking Shellfish? Risks of Acidic Water in the Indian River Lagoon Study Snapshot: Florida's Indian River Lagoon is facing growing environmental stress from nutrient runoff, freshwater discharges, and harmful algal blooms. In addition, increasing atmospheric CO2 is causing acidifying waters, which make it harder for shell-building orga more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's Florida Prosperity Initiative's New Analysis Shows Florida Making Continued Progress on Replacing Childhood Poverty with Prosperity Florida's Zip Code Model and 10 Root Causes focus is doubling efforts to accelerate breaking the cycle of generational poverty * The Leadership Advisory Board of the Florida Prosperity Initiative reports that Florida is making progress in more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 [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: * * * Florida Lawmakers Urged to Reject Ban on Term "West Bank" in Public School and College Materials * (MIAMI) -Florida legislators are moving quickly to pass alarming new legislation that would prohibit use of the term "West Bank" in K-12 public schools and state agencies, including public u more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly's data science program ranks Top 10 in the U.S. Florida Polytechnic University's undergraduate data science degree program has been ranked No. 9 in the nation by TechGuide.org for 2026, placing it among prestigious institutions in the top 10 such as Stanford University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Duke University. The online resource for computer science a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University announces Spring 2026 exhibitions and community programming * Florida State University's Museum of Fine Arts and the College of Fine Arts have announced a schedule of exhibitions, workshops and symposia for the spring semester. The programming spans the college's network of gallery spaces, including the Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA), the William Johnston Building (WJB) Gallery, t more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Four Charged in Multi-State SNAP and PUA Fraud Conspiracy * BOSTON - Three individuals have been arrested, and another individual has been charged, with an alleged fraud scheme that used the stolen identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain $440,000 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Votes To End Partial Government Shutdown * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted in favor of a measure to end the partial government shutdown and reopen the federal government. The agreement funds five FY26 appropriations bills for the full year: Defense; Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Transportation and Housing and Urban Development; Financial Services and Gener more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * From Cigar City to a hub for creativity: USF's 70-year role in Ybor City By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing In the 1960s through early '70s, there was a saying about Ybor City's main thoroughfare: "You could take a nap in the middle of Seventh Avenue and not worry about traffic," said Paul Wilborn, a 1975 USF graduate. "It was empty." The situation was so dire that in 1970, Tampa  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert offers perspective on the resurgence of classical music * Classical music is having a moment, and this time it's capitalizing on a younger generation in the digital era. According to a 2025 survey of 2,000 people conducted by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, more people under 35 were listening to orchestral music (65%) daily than individuals aged 55 or older (57%). For the first time, youn more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 3 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU School of Dance professor wins Bessie Award for outstanding choreographer/creator * nia love, an associate professor in Florida State University's School of Dance and an alumna of the university, was recognized for her work " UNDER currents," a multimedia performance installation that "probes the seam between the catastrophic history of transatlantic slavery and our quotidian memories of people who  more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Senate Resoundingly Passes Shrimp Transparency Bill Bill Joins Multi-State Movement to Address Misleading Marketing of Shrimp * Yesterday, the Georgia Senate voted 43-8 to pass legislation requiring food service establishments to disclose imported shrimp on menus, making Georgia the latest state forwarding legislation to combat false advertising that has devastated U.S. shrimper more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Highlights Her Car Insurance Affordability Proposal * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted her proposals to bring down costs of vehicle insurance rates and tackle fraudulent claims across New York State. The Governor is taking common-sense steps to battle fraud, limit damages paid out to bad actors and ensure that consumers, n more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Congratulates Award Winning Teams Recognized at 20th Annual Turnaround Awards * NEW YORK -February 3, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP is proud to congratulate the deal teams recognized as winners at the 20th Annual Turnaround Awards, presented by The M&A Advisor. These honors celebrate the firm's excellence in restructuring, corporate finance, and complex more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Crestview Partners in Acquisition of Tailwind Hospitality * NEW YORK - Feb. 3, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Crestview Partners in connection with its acquisition of Tailwind Hospitality, Inc., a leading aviation services company focused on food, beverage, and retail concessions in non-hub and regional airports. Cr more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded New $149 Million Contract for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Project * HOUSTON, February 3, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that it has been awarded a new cost-plus-fixed-fee contract with a ceiling value of $149 million under the Acquisition, Data, Engineering, Digital, Decision Integration and Software ( more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 4 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * M-DCPS Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for D.A. Dorsey Tech College Computer Lab Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) held a ribbon-cutting at D.A. Dorsey Technical College to unveil their new Computer Systems and Information Technology Lab (CSIT). The lab is equipped with computers that will allow students to gain real-world experience in the information technology field. " more PR

ENCINO, California, Feb. 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Central Broward County Multifamily Asset Sale SUNRISE, Fla. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced the sale of Lakeside Villas, a 116-unit multifamily property located at 9404 NW 49th Place in Sunrise, Florida. The asset traded for  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG, and Sandoz Group AG Consumers Could Be Eligible for Compensation if They Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Medal of Sacrifice Act Passes the House * Washington, DC - U.S. Representative Brian Mast announced the passage of his bill, the Medal of Sacrifice Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. "This medal was created alongside President Trump as a small way to thank the brave men and women in uniform who ultimately sacrificed their lives to protect our communities," said Rep. Brian Mast. "May we never  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * The Turf Trap: Why Florida's Reefs are Stuck in a Recovery Rut The "old rules" for recovering coral reefs might not work in places like Florida. A new study has identified a new culprit preventing recovery: long sediment-laden algal turfs. A New Culprit Hindering Coral Recovery The traditional way scientists understand the resilience and recovery of more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Ocala Man Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Federal Prison for Double Robbery * Ocala, FL - Danny Anzardo (46, Ocala) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 10 years and 10 months in federal prison for interference with commerce by robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. The court also ordered Anzardo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Fugitive on the Run for 18 Years Captured in Florida * Cleveland, OH - Yesterday, late in the afternoon members of the U.S. Marshals fugitive team in Miami, Florida arrested Craig Scanlon, 68. Scanlon has been on the run for the past 18 years. In 2001 Craig Scanlon was convicted in federal court of mail fraud, interstate transporting of stolen property and money laundering af more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Diaz-Balart Speaks on FY26 National Security and State Department Funding on House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), delivered House floor remarks in support of Fiscal Year 2026 NSRP legislation, w more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Votes No on Funding for ICE, Demands Major Reform * Today, Rep. Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting no on a measure that would extend funding for the Department of Homeland Security without significant reform to rein in Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE). "President Trump's immigration enforcement has become a campaign of cruelty-tearing families a more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 3 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * RISE Up: Miller School Program Promotes Scientific Research Career Paths * Research, Innovation and Scholarly Engagement (RISE) connects medical students and early-career researchers with essential resources and opportunities. The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's RISE program -Research, Innovation and Scholarly Engagement -is a new initiative designed to nurture, recr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Over 50 Lawmakers in Calling for Answers on Trump Ripping Legal Status Away from Haitian Workers * Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), along with Representatives Diana DeGette (CO-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and 52 members of Congress in writing to the nation's leading elde more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 4 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Ryan Swartz's Shutout on the Mound Snags NAIA Pitcher of the Week Recognition New College of Florida's Ryan Swartz has been named the NAIA Baseball Pitcher of the Week following a shutout against Saint Xavier (Ill.) to open his senior season on the mound. Swartz was effective in game one of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cougars, tossing a seven more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Scientist Receives $1M Grant to Explore 'Mediterranean South' Diet * Shengmin Sang, Ph.D., a researcher at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's Center of Excellence in Post-Harvest Technologies, has been awarded $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the feasibility, sustainability and anti-diabetic effects  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Leads Resolution Overruling D.C.'s Move to Deny Families and Businesses Trump's Historic Tax Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott announced a joint resolution rejecting the D.C. Council's recent move that prevents federal tax laws under President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts from going into effect for district residents. This move by the D.C. government prevents fami more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 3 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service posted the following news: * * * Southern Deep Freeze Creates Mesmerizing "Cloud Streets" * Note to screen-readers: This page is using an IFrame for the content-area, and you screen reader may not be abel to see it on this website. For screen-reading purposes, please go directly to the IFrame's target page by going to https://www.nesdis.noaa. more PR

SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * Strengthening partnerships, modernizing AUAB By Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman, U.S. Air Forces Central Base sustainment and modernization are vital to U.S. military operations anywhere, but in overseas locations, partnerships between the U.S. and host nations are essential to maintaining mission success and building for the future. U.S. Air Forces Central more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Alum's Work on Blue Ghost Lunar Mission Commemorated by Firefly Aerospace * When most students complete an internship, they leave with a stronger resume, a network of professional contacts and, if they're really lucky, a job offer. UCF aerospace engineering alum Luis Ferrari Rehder '25 left with something even more special to mark his internship at the space and defense technology company Firef more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * UNCF Expands Project ACCLAIM, Welcoming Morgan State and Florida A&M Universities Announcing $10M in new support accelerating UNCF's mission to build a competitive talent pipeline in asset management across leading HBCUs * UNCF is proud to announce the expansion of Project ACCLAIM (Accelerating Learning in Asset Investment Management) to include Morgan State University and Florida A& more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History has completed an inventory of human remains and 940 associated funerary objects and determined a cultural affiliation with the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The collection includes remains representing at least two individuals recovered from Monroe County sites. One individual and 940 funerary objects, including faunal bone, pumice, pottery, and shell, were more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * Banning lead in gas worked. The proof is in our hair Researchers analyzed samples of Utahns' hair going back a century to document a 100-fold decrease in lead concentrations. Brian Maffly, research communication specialist Prior to the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency in 1970, Americans lived in communities awash with lead from industrial sources, paint, water  more PR