MIAMI, Florida, May 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * AI-Driven Surgical Reporting Reduces Documentation Time by 70%, Desai Sethi Urology Institute Reports at AUA 2026 * At the American Urological Association's 2026 meeting, Archan Khandekar, M.D., shared early clinical results showing how AI-powered operative reporting significantly streamlines surgical documentation and captures critical procedural details. Archan Khandekar, M.D., assistant professor of urologic oncology at Desai Se more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, May 22 -- Albany State University issued the following news: * * * Albany State University Foundation Appoints Dr. W. Anthony Neal as Executive Director The Albany State University Foundation has appointed Dr. W.Anthony Neal as Executive Director, effective June 1, 2026. Dr. Neal will serve as the Foundation's chief advancement officer. In this role, he will guide Foundation strategic planning, board development, endowment growth, and financial oversight while cultivating relationships with key donors, alumni, and corporate  more PR

NEW YORK, May 22 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * Alexandra Glorioso Joins ProPublica and Texas Tribune Investigative Unit * ProPublica and The Texas Tribune announced on Friday that Alexandra Glorioso is joining their investigative initiative as a reporter. She starts on May 26 and will be based in Austin. A state government reporter at the Miami Herald, Glorioso was part of the team that uncovered that the administration of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Reports 2025 Market Share and Title Insurance Premium Volume The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, announced that the title insurance industry generated $18.5 billion in title insurance premiums during 2025, according to ALTA's latest Market Share Analysis. This represents a 13.8% increase compared to 2024. "While the housing market continued to face affordabilit more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, May 21 -- Auburn University posted the following news: * * * Auburn research trials point growers to best strawberry cultivars * A beautiful, juicy strawberry comes from more than just luck -it's the product of thoughtful breeding and attentive management. That's why researchers at Auburn University dig into each strawberry cultivar, looking for the traits that matter most to growers. Since 2024, Auburn researchers have been conducting in-field trials at the outlying units of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station wh more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis Celebrates Advancement of Provision to Protect Access to AM Radio * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today celebrated the advancement of his provision to preserve access to AM radio as part of the Surface Transportation Infrastructure Bill approved by the House Energy and Commerce Committee this week. The provision ensures that AM  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 23 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment April 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 22, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in April in 3 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Nineteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 6 states had decreases, and 25 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 percent, was unchan more PR

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Boston Area Single Father in Need Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Balise Collision Repair and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at Balise Collision Repair in Springfield, MA * On Thursday, May 21, a Boston area single father of three received a much-needed gift - a refurbished vehicle to help him get to work and his daughters to school. The donation was made possib more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan and Bilirakis Applaud Passage of Provision to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Vern Buchanan and Gus Bilirakis, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, today announced the inclusion of a provision in the Surface Transportation Infrastructure Bill that would make Daylight Saving Time (DST) permanent year-round. This package advanced out of the f more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, May 22 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, May 22 Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was the lead signatory in a letter calling for the protection of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed and wrote on the cancellation of the "Late Show with Stephen Colbert;" a book co-authored by Mark T. Clark (national security studies, more PR

MIAMI, Florida, May 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida issued the following news release: * * * Community Group Sues City of Clearwater Over Rejection of Thousands of Valid Petition Signatures * CLEARWATER, FL - The ACLU of Florida filed a lawsuit on behalf of citizens' initiative group Save the Garden challenging the City of Clearwater's unlawful rejection of thousands of valid petition signatures. The lawsuit challenges the city's obstruction of its residents' right to directly participate in local d more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Applauds Passage of $580B Transportation and Infrastructure Package * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Late Thursday evening, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) praised the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing the BUILD America 250 Act, a five-year, $580 billion surface transportation bill to modernize America's infrastructure. Congressman Patronis serves as a member of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Introduces the "Firearm Freedom Act" to Defend the Second Amendment * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) introduced the Firearm Freedom Act, legislation to eliminate the 1986 Hughes Amendment, which banned the purchase, ownership, and transfer of machine guns and limited Americans' Second Amendment rights. This is the first time legislation has been introduced to fully repeal the provision. "For year more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 22 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 32 States And D.C. Between April 2025 And April 2026; 32 States Add Construction Jobs From March To April Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Florida and New Mexico Lead in Monthly Gains, While New Jersey and Maine Have the Biggest and Steepest Losses Construction employment rose in 32 states  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * DelBene Leads Bill to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership in Semiconductor Manufacturing * Today, Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vern Buchanan (FL-13), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) introduced the Semiconductor Superiority Act to amend the Section 48D Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit to explicitly include property and infrastructure for space-based semiconductor manufacturing. Section 48D of the Internal Revenue Code provides a tax cred more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Slam Republicans' Effort to Attack Americans' Civil Rights and Silence the Groups that Defend Them Hearing Exposes Baseless Accusations Against the Southern Poverty Law Center * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, led committee Democrats in exposing House Republicans' ridiculous charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) as a blatant attempt to i more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, May 22 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Worldwide Master's Graduate Develops AI Scheduling Tool to Identify Pilot Fatigue * For Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate Favour Obarewon, scheduling is critical. As a flight instructor, he continually ensures the safety of his students, his assigned aircraft and himself. He also recently completed an M.S. in Aeronautics with a specialization in Aviation Safety through Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus, where he r more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, May 16 -- The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs issued the following statement by President & CEO Amber Banks: * * * First 100 Days as President & CEO: Leading with Purpose, Building with Intention When I stepped into the role of President & CEO of the African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs on January 1, I did so with a clear conviction: that this organization has both the mandate and the momentum to reshape what economic opportunity looks like in Black communities across the country. One hundred days in, that convict more PR

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, May 22 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Flagler College Celebrates Distinguished Alumni at 25th Annual Alumni Awards Luncheon * Hosted in the Commons multipurpose room, the event welcomed alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of the College for an afternoon recognizing graduates who have made lasting impacts on their professions, communities, and Flagler itself. The luncheon opened with remarks from Director of Alumni Engagement Whitney Shafer before attendees gathered for lunch and the presentatio more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-174) on May 18, 2026, entitled "Department of State - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our opinion, the Department of State, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity fully conformed with applicable professional auditing standards during the review period January 2025 through December 2025. Also, the Office of Inspector General general more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-171) on May 13, 2026, entitled "Executive Office of the Governor - Office of Inspector General's Internal Audit Activity - Quality Assessment Review." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In our opinion, the Executive Office of the Governor, Office of Inspector General's internal audit activity fully conformed with applicable professional auditing standards and fully achieved the principles and Purpose of Internal Auditing and performan more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-172) on May 13, 2026, entitled "Leon County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently loc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-173) on May 15, 2026, entitled "Polk County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently loc more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, May 22 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman's 'super-duper' Mr. Jim announces retirement * One of Furman University's friendliest ambassadors is retiring. Jim Benes, affectionately known as "Mr. Jim," will retire from his role as custodial manager at the end of June, after just shy of 15 years. "I truly love Furman," Benes said. "The faculty, staff and students are our community, our family." Benes was a fish out of water when he joined Furman's staff in 2011. He previously worked as a more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces $600M Blue Origin Manufacturing Expansion, 500 High Wage Jobs * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced a landmark expansion of Blue Origin's Rocket Park campus at the Cape Canaveral Spaceport-a $600 million capital investment on Florida's Space Coast. Blue Origin is currently the only company to manufacture and launch rockets from Florida. The project will leverage the Spaceport Improvemen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 21 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Winners of America250FL Art & Essay Contest * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -This week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winners of the America250FL art and essay contest at a reception held at the Governor's Mansion in Tallahassee. Students submitted original artwork and essays based on the theme, " Celebrating Florida's Contributions to America. " Six students in grades K-5 and eight middle and high school students more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles "Rick" Byars and Brooke Snyder to the Pensacola State College District Board of Trustees. Charles "Rick" Byars Byars is a Senior External Affairs Manager for Florida Power and Light Company. Active in his community, he is a member of the University of West F more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Senate Bills 538 and 178 to Expand Support for Florida K-12 Athletic Coaches and Student Athletes * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 538 and Senate Bill 178, to greatly expand support for Florida's K-12 athletic coaches and talented student athletes. This legislative package allows school districts to provide more competitive compensation for coaches and aligns extracurricular  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Wyden, Jacobs: Justice Department Failed to Protect Sensitive U.S. Government Locations From AI-Enabled Foreign Spy Threats * DOJ failed to include the White House, nuclear laboratories, CIA facilities, and other sensitive locations in list of places banned from data sales to Russia, Iran, China, and other Rival Countries Senators call on Trump admin to crack down on dangerous location data sales Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Advises Ares on Joint Venture to Acquire $910 Million Student Housing Portfolio * Kirkland & Ellis advised an Ares Real Estate fund on the formation of a joint venture with the Scion Group to invest in off-campus student housing in the United States, with a focus on high-quality assets in markets characterized by strong enrollment fundamentals and limited new supply. The joint venture has acquired a 12-prop more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, May 22 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * KSI Opens Satellite Location at University of North Florida * The Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources ( CAHNR ) has opened its first satellite location at the University of North Florida (UNF). The Perry Weather Heat Lab will be a hub of research on how extreme heat affects the body, informing real-world protocols and policies. The lab's opening on May 18 brought together university leaders, r more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem J more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "REPUBLICANS IN THE HOUSE AND THE SENATE ARE IN FREE FALL" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes, where he emphasized that while Republicans are scattered as they prioritize the corrupt interests of the Trump administration, House Democrats remain committed to making life better for the American people. CHRIS HAYES: Congressman Hakeem Jeffries of New York, of co more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Mike Rogers Is "Fine" With Skyrocketing Gas Prices as Michiganders Reconsider Memorial Day Travel Plans While out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers dismisses Michiganders' cost concerns, new reporting shows skyrocketing gas prices are "weighing on Michiganders" and forcing drivers to "reconsider Memorial Day and summer travel plans." Rogers has repeatedly "downplayed the impact of the Iran war on gas prices," telling a Michigander at  more PR

PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida, May 22 -- The National Auto Body Council issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Present Durham Single Mother with a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to NABC, Allstate, Gerber Collision & Glass and the NABC Recycled Rides Program Presentation of the NABC Recycled Ride Took Place May 21 at the new Pinnacle Financial Partners PEER Center in Durham, NC * On Thursday, May 21, a Durham, NC single mother received the gift of reliable transportation--this beautifully refurbished vehicle was gifted t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Preliminary decision in federal court pauses South Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits * The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Red Snapper South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits (EFP) for southeastern states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, are no longer in effect until further order from the United States District Court for the District of Columbi more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, May 22 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Preserving the Past: New Interpretive Panels Highlight Army Reserve History * FORT JACKSON, S.C. - The 81st Readiness Division (RD), headquartered at Fort Jackson, SC, installed three new interpretive panels at Army Reserve Centers in Kentucky, Florida, and Georgia, respectively. The panels capture insights into the facilities, their locations, and fascinating historical events. These panels serve as an anchor to the past as they shine a lig more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Greg Steube Announces Winner of 2026 Congressional Art Competition * 1st Place Art Piece, "Mercy Renewed" by Lucia De Valle of Sarasota SARASOTA - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) this week announced Lucia De Valle, a 12th grade student at Cardinal Mooney High School, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Florida's 17th Congressional District. "Congratulations to Lucia on winning this year's Congressional Art more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Wilson Reaffirms Commitment to Rail Safety Following Tragic Death of Miami Artist Eric "Eson" Hirt * MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) released the following statement following the tragic death of Miami street artist Eric "Eson" Hirt. "South Florida is mourning the loss of Eric 'Eson' Hirt, a Miami street artist whose work and legacy became part of our community's cultural fabric. His creativity left a m more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Salazar, Dean, Blackburn, Coons, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce NO FAKES Act to Defend Americans' Voice, Likeness, and Identity in the AI Era This week, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) and Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) reintroduced the bipartisan Support the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act to protect Americans' voice and visual likeness from the growing threat of unauthorized digital replic more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces Bill to Ban Use of Chinese CBDC in U.S. Markets * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Rick Scott reintroduced his Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act, which would prohibit money services businesses (MSBs), currency dealers, and the U.S. Postal Service, from using any central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), including its new digital Yuan. This bill was firs more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 22 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Seven Florida State University faculty members elected to the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida * Seven distinguished faculty members from Florida State University have been elected as new members of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL). Membership in ASEMFL is one of the highest honors for scholars in the state, recognizing researchers who live and work in Florida and have made outstanding contri more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 22 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Sheep, Stage Lights, and Scripture * by Rich Stratton, Assistant Director of Public Relations A Childhood Dream Takes Root Long before Abigail King set foot on the stage at Cedarville University, she was already dreaming of a life that would combine her greatest loves: animals and theatre. Even as a little girl growing up in sunny Florida, she imagined a future where the joy of performance could meet the companionship of creatures great and small. That  more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, May 23 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act Advances to Floor from House Energy and Commerce Committee Legislation Authorizing the FDA to Order the Destruction of Imports that Pose Significant Public Health Risks Takes Another Major Step Forward. * Roughly one week after the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce met for a markup that included the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act (H.R. 2715), the full House Comm more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, May 22 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus issued the following news: * * * Federal-university partnership advances coordinated human trafficking response to support victims By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing A new partnership between the primary federal law enforcement agency combatting human trafficking and the University of South Florida aims to strengthen victim-centered response efforts within the state. On May 22, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Tampa and  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 22 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * School of Dentistry research launches to International Space Station aboard SpaceX CRS-34 mission By Kyle Rogers Research from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry is orbiting Earth aboard the International Space Station as part of an innovative project studying how to preserve bone health in space. The project, known as VIBES -- Vibration-Induced Bone Exercise Stimulation -- will examine whether low-intensity vibration can h more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The report is 'Continuous Stream Discharge, Salinity, and Associated Data Collected in the Lower St. Johns River and Its Tributaries, Florida, 2023', authored by Jennifer N. Carson and Matthew T. Benacquisto; it is USGS Open-File Report 20261012. It was prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and summarizes water-year 2023 monitoring data. The study covers 26 continuous monitoring sites on the St. Johns River and its tributaries. It focuses on stage, discharge, water temperature, specific c more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster-Backed BUILD America 250 Act Advances Out of Committee * Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed the BUILD America 250 Act, comprehensive surface transportation reauthorization legislation co-introduced by Congressman Daniel Webster R-Clermont, that modernizes America's infrastructure systems, strengthens supply chains, and improves accountability for taxpayer-funded transportation programs.  more PR