DALLAS, Texas, May 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * $25K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Helps Army Veteran Buy a Home in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas * MANSFIELD, TEXAS, May 13, 2026-A $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) helped U.S. Army veteran Alicia Cannon with the down payment that made homeownership possible for her and her 11-year-old son in  more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * 'PrincipalGPT' creates a new AI blueprint for legal literacy in the classroom * Moving legal studies from the textbook to the digital arena, a new AI-based model for K-12 learning is taking shape at the University of Florida. In his graduate-level school law course, Chris Thomas, J.D., Ph.D., has found a way to deepen his students' legal comprehension by replacing a short essay assignment with a dynamic, interactive role-playing exchange using ChatGPT more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * 52 Affiliates Receive Grants From MOAA Charities By: Blair Drake * MOAA Charities is awarding 74 Community Outreach Grants totaling more than $190,000 to 52 MOAA affiliates -- a program record in grants and funds awarded. The grants support MOAA councils and chapters providing services to local military and veteran families -- either directly or through partnerships with other community organizations -- in one of 10 areas of critical milita more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 13 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate deepens college athletics commitment with new ACC sponsorship * CHARLOTTE, N.C. and NORTHBROOK, Ill., May 13, 2026 - The Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Allstate today announced a new multiyear sponsorship that expands Allstate's support for college athletics and advances opportunities for student-athletes across the conference. As part of the agreement through Disney Advertisi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Applebee's Operator to Pay $270,000 in EEOC Harassment Lawsuit Alleging Sexually Hostile Work Environment * Restaurant operator settles suit over allegations that managers, employees and customers harassed young female workers, including minors BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Quality Restaurant Concepts, LLC (QRC), owner and operator of approximately 60 Applebee's-branded restaurants across the southeastern U.S., will pay $270,000 and provide othe more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care * Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations.   more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As AI energy demand soars, UF scientist seeks solutions in space * The breathless growth of artificial intelligence is straining energy grids. Some technology experts even forecast an "AI Winter" if energy demands exceed supply. As scientists and tech firms scramble to find ways to power the AI revolution, one engineering researcher from the University of Florida is among the those looking up for a viable solution. Way up. "The sky is not the li more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 13 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Be positive: USF research shows your heart will thank you * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Continuous doses of positivity can do more than change one's mood - they can lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study published in Cardiology Clinics, co-authored by USF Assistant Professor Soonhyung Kwon, examines the best way to apply positive psychology interventions, such as gratitude, mindfulness and optimism traini more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 13 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Beyond the field: The relationships driving USF softball's NCAA regional run * By Savannah Ruiz, University Communications and Marketing intern The University of South Florida's softball team is gearing up for the Fayetteville Regional this Friday, marking the program's 19th appearance in an NCAA regional. This achievement is one built on consistency, community support and family. For head coach Ken Eriksen, the journey that led to this moment wasn't more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 13 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Brick by Brick speaker series to focus on American Revolution * Clemson Libraries Clemson University Historic Properties is once again partnering with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Annual Giving Book Series to host " Brick by Brick: Constructing America's Identities," a summer speaker series featuring authors and historians. In celebration of the 250 th anniversary of the American Revolution, this year's series is focused on Sou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Introduces Resolution Backing Law Enforcement During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution recognizing the service and sacrifice of America's law enforcement officers during National Police Week. The resolution expresses support for police officers across the country, honors those killed or injured in the line of duty, and calls for increased resources for law enforcement. "Law more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Population Growth Holds Steady in Midsized Cities Amid Widespread Slowdown Largest Cities Faced Sharpest Declines in Population Growth Note: Data will be available around 10 a.m. ET on public release day. * Amid a widespread national slowdown in population growth, midsized cities remained close to the previous year's patterns between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025. Drop-offs in average growth were steeper among the largest cities, accordi more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, May 13 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Amanda and Eddie Soto * Growing up, Amanda (Garcia) and Eduardo "Eddie" Soto lived just 30 minutes from each other in South Florida-without ever meeting. It took their independent decisions to attend Notre Dame Law School for their paths to cross. They met during 1L orientation then began dating several months later. Over time, the futures they had imagined separately began to take shape side by side. more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * CMS Announces Aggressive Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud with Six-Month Hospice and Home Health Agency Enrollment Moratoria * In coordination with Vice President JD Vance's Anti-Fraud Task Force, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking decisive action to protect Medicare beneficiaries and taxpayer dollars through implementation of a six-month, nationwide data- more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following news statement on May 12, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Statement on the Closure of 'Alligator Alcatraz' ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released the following statement on the closing of 'Alligator Alcatraz'. In a statement, Rep. Frost says: "From the day 'Alligator Alcatraz' opened, I was on the ground conducting oversight into the inhumane conditions inside this facility -- and I went back again and again to expose what wa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Honors Northwest Florida's Fallen Heroes * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted in favor of H.Res. 1252, Resolution Memorializing Law Enforcement Officers Killed In the Line of Duty. Among those remembered were three fallen officers who served within Florida's First Congressional District, whose sacrifice left a lasting impact on the communities they served: * Sergeant Alton D. Berrian of the more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Constitutional Accountability Center issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * CAC Release: New Lawsuit Seeks to Hold President Trump and Governor DeSantis Accountable for Violation of U.S. Constitution's Domestic Emoluments Clause The Constitutional Accountability Center and Gelber Schachter & Greenberg jointly filed a lawsuit today to hold President Trump, Governor DeSantis, and others accountable for violating the U.S. Constitution's Domestic Emoluments Clause, which provides that the President sha more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Defenders of Wildlife Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Tightening Protections for Listed Species * Defenders of Wildlife welcomes today's action by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to end open permitting for the capture of ESA-threatened marine species in Florida waters for public display and exhibition purposes. Under the new approach, permits for the capture of species such a more PR

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, May 13 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: * * * Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness * Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted Operation Deterrent Viking II at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 3-8, 2026. Operation Deterrent Viking brought together over 50 EOD technicians, strengthening EOD capabilities, from units across Incirlik Air Base, Turkiye; Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany; Aviano Air Base, Italy more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * When loss becomes legacy * By Jennifer Kiilerich Murfreesboro, Tennessee residents Dr. Roy and Margrey Thompson are skilled at finding laughter amidst difficulties. Each of their three children faced unique learning differences, and the couple often had to fight to get them the support they needed in school. Now, years after launching their kids into the world as successful adults, the Thompsons have stories to tell-and a desire to help other fa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 13 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Engineering dean honored with 2026 Mike MacCarthy Mentoring Award * Dr. Laura Lackey loves being a part of the transformational journey of Mercer University students. Since joining the School of Engineering faculty in 1998, she has taught and mentored hundreds of Bears, showing them through research, design and global experiences that they can turn their knowledge into real-world solutions. Dr. Lackey, School of Engineering dean and professor of environmental e more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release: * * * Luxury Yacht Companies Plead Guilty to Violating Lacey Act for Using Illegally Obtained Burmese Teak on Multimillion Dollar Yachts; Agree to Pay $200,000 Fine Sunseeker International Limited and Sunseeker USA Sales Co. Inc. (Sunseeker) pleaded guilty this week to two violations of the Lacey Act for using illegally obtained Burmese Teak on yachts that it imported into the United States. Sunseeker agreed to p more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 14, providing live whip-around coverage of more than 20 college baseball games * * Matt Schick and Mike Rooney host live coverage on ESPN2 and ESPN+ beginning at 6 p.m. ET * Four-and-a-half-hour show to feature action from the ACC, SEC, Big 12 and American Conference ESPN's fan-favorite Squeeze Play returns Thursday, May 14, delivering live whip-around coverage of college more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Exoscope Technology and the Evolution of Otologic Surgery at UHealth * A high-definition exoscope is reshaping ear surgery at UHealth, where Dr. Juan Chiossone-Kerdel has replaced the operating microscope with the digital, heads-up system that enhances visualization, ergonomics and surgical training. For decades, otologic surgery has relied on the operating microscope. The tool places the surgeon's eyes directly into the surgical fi more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 14 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Mechanical Engineers Earn Third Place at NASA HERC Competition By Jonathan Fraysure A team of Florida Atlantic University mechanical engineering students secured third place in the college remote-controlled division at NASA's 2026 Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC), showcasing innovation, teamwork and technical experience on a national stage. The FAU team - Daniel Briant, Ana-Maria Br more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, May 14 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Study Maps Brain Blueprint of a Fly's Split-Second Great Escape Study Snapshot: Scientists still don't fully understand how the brain rapidly coordinates split-second escape behaviors, such as a fly instantly reacting to danger. One major obstacle has been the lack of a complete neural "wiring diagram" showing exactly how brain cells communicate at the synaptic level. Researchers hav more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Sanctions Florida Wildlife Official for False Statement and Law Firm for Vexatious Litigation in Case Challenging Employee's Dismissal Over Charlie Kirk Social Media Post * TALLAHASSEE, FL - In a significant development in Brown v. Young, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida granted a motion to impose sanctions on a Florida wildlife official for falsely claiming a former more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 13, 2026: * * * Florida Blocks Local Governments from DEI Initiatives: What Private Employers Need to Know Florida has taken another step in its ongoing effort to curtail diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in the state by blocking local governments from funding or promoting such initiatives starting January 1, 2027. When Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1134 into law on April 22, Florida's anti-DEI framework extended to cities, c more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 12 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * Florida 4-H alumni trace tech success back to youth workforce development program * When Benjamin Wolking was raising goats in his high school Florida 4-H program in Micanopy, Florida, he never imagined the hands-on experience would lead him toward a career in biomedical engineering. But the problem-solving skills he learned through the UF/IFAS -led youth development program -the largest of its kind in the nation -were transformative. And Wolking is more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University experts available to comment for 2026 hurricane season * The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 through Nov. 30, bringing increased potential for destructive storms. Florida State University faculty are leaders in the study of forecasting, evacuation, insurance and building resilience against hurricanes. They are available to speak with media through the 2026 hurricane season and beyond. Four faculty members answere more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Florida Woman Charged with Committing Transportation Fraud of Medicaid Program * Julie Evers, 53, of Bradenton, Florida, was arraigned on April 11 by Judge Lisa Babcock of the 54B District Court in East Lansing for allegedly committing transportation fraud in the Medicaid program, announced Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel. Evers has been charged with one count of Medicaid Fraud - Conspiracy, a 10-year felony, and ten counts of M more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release: * * * Food waste is more volatile than averages suggest * New research shows household food waste is far less steady from day to day than single surveys suggest, with most families shifting between low and high discard patterns over two weeks. The paper, co-authored by Associate Professor Nevin Cohen with colleagues at the University of Florida, challenges the common assumption that the generation of ho more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Law students earn prestigious fellowships across all three branches of Florida government * Students from the Florida State University College of Law have been selected for some of Florida's most competitive public service fellowships, earning placements across the executive, judicial and legislative branches of Florida state government. This year, five FSU Law students were selected for Class XXI of the Florida Gubernatorial Fellows ; five of th more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU study warns routine coastal flooding could become deadly for older adults * Routine high-tide flooding in coastal communities could lead to thousands of deaths among older adults by the end of the century, according to a new study co-authored by Florida State University researcher Mathew Hauer. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, the study projects that without significant adaptation, premature deaths among adults aged 65 and older linked t more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 14 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Predicts by 2027, 50% of Enterprises Without a People Centric AI Strategy Will Lose Their Top AI Talent Managers Who Focus on Performance First Are 20% More Likely to Meet Performance Goals * By 2027, half of enterprises lacking a comprehensive AI people strategy will lose their top AI talent to competitors who prioritize workforce enablement over basic adoption, according to Gartner,  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Major Decline in Fentanyl Deaths and Continued Support for Law Enforcement * TITUSVILLE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced new statewide data showing a significant decline in fentanyl- and opioid-related deaths in Florida while highlighting continued investments in law enforcement, state troopers, and correctional officers to strengthen public safety and combat cartel-linked drug trafficking. "F more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Cyber Lawyers * NEW YORK - May 13, 2026 - Two attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP were recognized as 2026 Lawdragon Leading Global Cyber Lawyers. According to the publication, the guide "recognizes world leaders in privacy, data, security, incident response, and the deals and lawsuits that revolve around all things cyber." The fol more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named 'Best in Patent Portfolio Management' by LSPN * BOSTON - May 13, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been recognized with the "Best in Patent Portfolio Management Award" by Life Sciences Patent Network (LSPN), underscoring the firm's excellence and leadership in life sciences intellectual property (IP). The honor marks the firm's second consecutive year of recognition from LSPN, fol more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Restructuring & Special Situations Practice Wins Multiple Turnaround Atlas Awards * NEW YORK - May 13, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Restructuring & Special Situations Practice received multiple awards from Global M&A Network at the 18th Annual Turnaround Atlas Awards May 12, including "USA Restructuring Law Firm of the Year." "We are truly honored to receive this recognition from  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Highlights from the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of America (POSNA) 2026 Annual Meeting * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) physicians presented new and updated research data, including 25 ePosters and 22 presentations, at the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of America (POSNA) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, May 6-8, 2026. Orthopedic leaders from CHOP also received awards and top recogniti more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Recently Launches Substack Focused on Democracy, Economic Opportunity, and Public Policy * WASHINGTON D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) has recently launched a Substack. In his latest Substack piece, "They've Always Known: The Voting Rights Act and the Fear of Black Power," examines the Supreme Court's recent decision in Louisiana v. Callais and the broader historical effort to suppress Black political and economic power in Ameri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Measures to Improve Foreign Arms Sales Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the Foreign Military Financing Loan Authorization Act among several bills to improve the foreign arms sales process as part of a full committee markup. The measures, passed alongside a broader package of legislation advanced by the committee, will help codi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, has issued a letter to Instructure Holdings CEO Steve Daly regarding cybersecurity incidents involving a criminal group called ShinyHunters: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 11, 2026 Mr. Steve Daly Chief Executive Officer Instructure Holdings, Inc. 6330 South 3000 East, Suite 700 Salt Lake City, Utah 84121 Dear Mr. Daly: The Committee on Homeland Security (Committee) is investigating the concerning reports related to re more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Emphasizes Need for Florida Training Facility, Drone Defense in SASC Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Rick Scott participated in a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on the Department of the Army's Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2027 and the Future Years Defense Program. During the hearing, Senator Scott emphasized the continued importance of the Capability Program Exec more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Law Enforcement Officers from Across Florida Join Senator Moody for National Police Week Reception Senator Ashley Moody is saying thank you to more than 100 Florida law enforcement officers and the families of fallen heroes. Senator Moody honored their service at her inaugural Police Week Reception in the U.S. Senate. Florida Highway Patrol Colonel Gary Howze emceed the event and St. Lucie County Sheriff Richard Del Toro and Milton Police Depa more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Lead Defendants in the IM Mastery Academy MLM Scheme to Turn Over Tens of Millions of Dollars in Assets to Settle FTC Charges * The Federal Trade Commission and State of Nevada will require five individual and corporate IM Mastery Academy defendants, including ringleaders Chris and Isis Terry, to surrender assets valued at nearly $90 million to resolve charges that they used false or baseless earnings claims to persuade people to pay for financial tr more PR

FORT MYERS, Florida, May 14 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health Expands Pediatric and Family Care with New Surgery Center Opening in 2028 Lee Health proudly announces the start of construction on its new Pediatric Surgery Center and Family Medicine Clinic, expected to open in early 2028. The facility will provide specialized, high-quality care to patients and families throughout Southwest Florida. Spanning 60,000 square feet across two stories, it will be located adjacent to the Golisano Children's Hospital a more PR

AIKEN, South Carolina, May 14 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * A Life Invested in Others: USCA Honors Liz Stewart with Honorary Doctorate Entrepreneur, mentor and philanthropist recognized for decades of leadership and support for students and innovation. Leslie Hull-Ryde One local entrepreneur and community leader puts her passion for others' success into action at USCA. Dr. Liz Stewart routinely invests her time, talent, expertise and resources into programs, scholarships and initiatives more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Announces its New Class of Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees * MIAMI, FL (May 13, 2026) - The Miami Dade College (MDC) Foundation (MDCF) proudly announces its newest class of inductees, who will receive one of the college's highest honors at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame celebration. Each year, the MDC Alumni Hall of Fame recognizes graduates whose professional achievements, leadership, and service reflect the transformative impact of an MD more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * National Academy of Medicine Announces 10 Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected the 2026 class of Emerging Leaders in Health and Medicine Scholars, a group of early- to mid-career professionals spanning a wide range of disciplines, including artificial intelligence in medicine, nanomedicine, maternal-fetal health, health economics, and carceral health. The NAM's Emerging Leaders in Health and Medici more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Natural Resources Democrats Grill Interior Secretary Burgum Today, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum testified in front of the House Natural Resources Committee in an attempt to defend Trump's abysmal track record and the rampant corruption raging throughout his department. Natural Resources Democrats grilled him about this administration's track record and their plans t more PR

NEW YORK, May 14 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Arranges 13,900-SF Retail Lease at The Courtyard on Spanish River in Boca Raton, Florida New fitness and wellness concept Composure Club to debut state-of-the-art facility in late 2026 * Newmark announces the Company has arranged a new 13,900-square-foot retail lease at The Courtyard on Spanish River, a 60,000-square-foot mixed-use property at 500 NE Spanish  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, May 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Property Management Company to Pay $60,000 to Servicemember for False Affidavit * The Justice Department today announced that Rental Marketing Solutions, LLC (RMS), a property management company based in St. Petersburg, Florida, will pay $60,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) by obtaining an unlawful eviction judgment against an active duty Navy sailor. This more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James Financial declares quarterly dividend on common stock * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - On May 13, 2026, the Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on shares of its common stock of $0.54 per share, payable July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record on July 1, 2026. *** Original text here: https://www.raymondjames.com/news-and-media/press-releases/2 more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces the ICE FROST Act * WASHINGTON - Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today introduced the Increased Compensation for Enforcement and Federal Retention for Officers in Strategic Theaters or (ICE FROST) Act to increase pay for federal law enforcement officers performing immigration enforcement operations in high-risk areas across the country. "Federal law enforcement officers performing immigration enforcement operations are more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 14 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following news release: * * * New RFP Opportunity: Housing Justice Champions 2.0 - Advancing State & Local Housing Advocacy The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs is releasing a new Request for Proposals to support Housing Justice Champions 2.0 (HJC 2.0), an implementation-focused initiative designed to advance active state and local housing policy campaigns led by Black-led CDFIs. Following the success of Housing Justice Champions 1.0, which equipped me more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Amicus Brief Requesting U.S. Supreme Court Uphold Stay on Mifepristone Requirements South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 22 other Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief requesting the U.S. Supreme Court uphold a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion dru more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, May 14 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * SC State speech pathology and audiology undergraduates achieve 100% licensure eligibility Author: Sam Watson, Executive Director of Strategic Communications & Marketing White coat ceremony honors academic achievement, clinical preparation and future healthcare professionals * South Carolina State University's Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology recently honored its undergraduate students during the department's White Coat Cerem more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Law Enforcement Officer Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott led six of his Senate Republican colleagues in introducing the Blocking Leaks Undermining Law Enforcement (BLUE) Act of 2026. This legislation would protect federal law enforcement officers from doxxing by prohibiting the sharing of their personal or location information when intended to obstruct, interfere with, or retalia more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to Sec. Rubio Regarding Concerns Ahead of Colombia's Upcoming Presidential Elections Today, Senator Rick Scott sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio asking for a report of State Department actions to support electoral integrity in Colombia ahead of the country's upcoming election amid growing concerns over political violence, intimidation, deteriorating security conditions, and the expanding influence of illegal a more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on May 20, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Michael Kavoukjian, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Norway * The Honorable Michelle Steel, of California, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Korea * Mr. Brock Dahl, of Maryland, to be Legal Advise more PR

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Preventing Falls, Preserving Independence: Technology, Community Programs, and Innovation in Senior Safety" at 3:30 p.m. on May 20, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * Christine Didion, MSW, Director of Programs, Area Agency on Aging Pasco-Pinellas, St. Petersburg, FL * Laura Mitchell, Co-Founder & CE more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill to Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) introduced the Bereaved Parents Rights Act, legislation that ensures hospitals and freestanding birth centers provide clear information about the rights that grieving parents have regarding the cremation or burial of their miscarried or stillborn child. "As an OB-GYN, I've sat with parents during some of the most  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Shaping the Future of Neurodegenerative Research at the Miller School of Medicine * Two major grants from Aligning Science Across Parkinson's will support multisite studies examining mixed pathology and disease progression. When Leonard Petrucelli, Ph.D., arrived at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in March, he brought a career shaped by decades of work across Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson and Leader Jeffries Tap Chairwoman Cammack and Chairwoman Leger Fernandez to Lead Bipartisan Partnership to Combat Workplace Sexual Misconduct in Congress Congresswomen Kat Cammack and Teresa Leger Fernandez, along with Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, today announced a bipartisan partnership between the Republican Women's Caucus and Democratic Women's Caucus to combat workplace sexual misconduct in Congress. more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Spring 2026 University of Miami Medicine Magazine Highlights Breakthroughs in Heart, Vision and Cancer Research * The latest issue of University of Miami Medicine Magazine showcases innovations in cardiovascular care, a first-in-Florida vision implant, alumni leadership in dermatology and unexpected discoveries beneath the sea. The Spring 2026 edition of University of Miami Medicine Magazine explores the most urgent and inspiring ad more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, May 14 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University Welcomes Two New Members to the Board of Trustees Four new student representatives--representing undergraduate, graduate and law students--also join the board for the 2026-27 academic year. Eileen Korey Syracuse University has announced the appointment of two new members of the Board of Trustees. The newest members, David S. Klein '93 and Sean C. O'Keefe G'78, are both alumni who have earned accolades in their fields, including highest ho more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 11 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news: * * * Tallahassee State College Receives National Innovation of the Year Award for App2Cap Advising Initiative Tallahassee State College has received the 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation in the Community College for App2Cap: Personalized Advising from Application to Graduation, an innovative student success initiative focused on keeping students engaged, supported, and on track from enrollment through completion. Establish more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Best is Yet to Come: Dr. Ronald Desrosiers' Breakthrough HIV Research at the Miller School * Dr. Ronald Desrosiers has shaped modern HIV research while mentoring generations of scientists at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. The NBA's loss is the University of Miami's and science's gain. As a young athlete growing up in New England, Ronald Desrosiers, Ph.D., professor of pathology and laboratory medicine and vi more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * The CW Network and ESPN reach sublicense broadcast agreement for ACC football and basketball games through 2030-31 season * * CW Network reinforces commitment to college sports and continues relationship with ACC by bringing 54 games per season to a national audience * All games available to watch live on The CW linear and, for the first time, stream on the ESPN App The CW Network and ESPN have announced a new su more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, May 14 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news on May 13, 2026: * * * TikTok and FIFA Introduce the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Creator Correspondents Thirty global TikTok creators will deliver behind-the-scenes access, live perspectives, and fan-led storytelling throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) * TikTok and FIFA today announced the FIFA World Cup 2026(TM) Creator Correspondents -- a globally representative cohort of 30 TikTok creators who will capture the tournament throu more PR

FORT MYERS, Florida, May 14 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Two Lee Health Acute Care Hospitals Have Earned Five Stars in the Annual CMS Quality Star Ratings Patient safety and high-quality care remain top priorities for Lee Health, and the health system is pleased to announce that two of its adult acute care hospitals have earned five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest distinction in the agency's annual hospital rating system. HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor Announce Historic Expansion of WIOA Combined State Plans * The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) today announced a major milestone in federal efforts to strengthen alignment across education and workforce systems. In a push to support greater coordination and improve outcomes for learners and workers, 21 states have now submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportuni more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Castor Announces $10.9 Million Federal Grant for TPA Improvements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced a $10,992,431 federal grant for Tampa International Airport from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) FY26 Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The funding will support the reconstruction of airport infrastructure that has reached the end of its usefu more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF to Launch Nation's First Forensic Engineering Course in Fall 2026 * Civil engineers learn to build infrastructure according to local, state and federal codes, but what happens when that infrastructure fails to uphold? When a bridge or building collapses, forensic engineers step in to investigate the cause and determine who may be liable, particularly in case of a trial. Starting this fall, UCF students enrolled in an undergraduate engineerin more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * University of Florida appoints Kevin Robert Orr dean of College of the Arts * Kevin Robert Orr has been appointed dean of the University of Florida College of the Arts, effective July 1. Orr has served as director of the School of Music since 2015, overseeing 450 music majors and 55 faculty and staff. During his tenure, he launched new graduate and undergraduate degree programs, appointed 37 full-time faculty and staff members and led fundraising ef more PR

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Education and US Department of Labor Announce Historic Expansion of WIOA Combined State Plans * The U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) today announced a major milestone in federal efforts to strengthen alignment across education and workforce systems. In a push to support greater coordination and improve outcomes for learners and workers, 21 states have now submitted combined Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, May 13 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Appoints Joy Rumble as Head of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications * New leader will be on campus for Fall 2026 semester KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture has named Joy Rumble as head of the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. Rumble currently serves as the interim chair of the Division of Plant Science and Engineering Tec more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 13 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Baseball sets sights on second consecutive conference championship this weekend * Winning a championship is hard. Defending a championship is even harder. But as college baseball's regular season reaches its final week, UTSA is on the verge of accomplishing that difficult feat. The Roadrunners, who were the American Conference's regular-season champions in 2025, are in a prime position to capture the league's regular-season title for th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Expert: More than half of U.S. faces worst drought in decades More than 60 percent of the United States is experiencing drought conditions, with more than 20 percent in an extreme drought. Andrew Ellis, a climatologist at Virginia Tech said the current conditions are among the worst in decades because the combination of intensity and aerial coverage is rare. He explained why, who is most impacted, and when we can expect relief. The cause: An atypical La Nina Acc more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey, coalition of AGs urge SEC to review OpenAI West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 10 states in a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), raising concerns about OpenAI going public and the integrity of public markets. Led by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, the coalition is asking the Commission to apply especially stringe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 13 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Introduces Legislation Addressing Data Center Growth in PA * State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) has introduced House Bills 2515 and 2516, known as the Commercial Data Center Transparency Act, to address growing concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of large data centers in Luzerne County and across the Commonwealth.  "In recent years, the development of data centers has accelerated, leaving many of our communities facing seriou more PR

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Statement on the Everglades Internment Camp's Reported Closure * Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statement on the reported closure of the Everglades Internment Camp, otherwise known as 'Alligator Alcatraz': "The Everglades internment camp's closure is long overdue. This monument to cruelty, waste and environmental and tribal lands abuse should have never been b more PR

NEW YORK, May 13 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news: * * * When AI Becomes an Echo Chamber for Delusions * A new study from researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center and King's College London focuses on safety issues related to AI systems that validate delusional thinking. The report highlights " AI psychosis," a term used to describe when large language models reinforce delusions with the risk of making psychotic symptoms worse. The team examined the responses of five popular AI models in various l more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, May 13 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * World Cup Kickoff Pool Party featuring Colombian Sensation Jessi Uribe at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, June 25 * Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood's World Cup Kickoff Pool Party at The Guitar Hotel on Thursday, June 25, from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The dynamic Latin poolside celebration will feature the renowned Colombian artist and one of the most polarizing voi more PR