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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for 2026-06-27 ( 62 items )  
13 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bradley, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * 13 Bradley Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists * Bradley is pleased to announce that 13 attorneys in the firm's Tampa office have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers or Florida Rising Stars. The following six Bradley attorneys are included in the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list: * Lee Bentley III * Charles W. "Chad" Callahan III * Ben Dachepalli *  more PR

57 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and 'Rising Stars' Lists (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 57 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and 'Rising Stars' Lists * MIAMI - June 26, 2026 - Fifty-seven attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Florida offices were named to Super Lawyers ' 2026 list of top attorneys in Florida. The recognition includes 39 attorneys recognized on the Super Lawyers list, nine of whom have been honored for at least 10 years, and 15 for at leas more PR

A nationwide celebration: ESPN marks America 250 with unforgettable content across platforms (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * A nationwide celebration: ESPN marks America 250 with unforgettable content across platforms * * SportsCenter July 4 th special originates from multiple locations across the country * com multimedia presentation takes road trip across America * Get Up, First Take programs joining the celebration ESPN is celebrating America's 250 th anniversary with multiple content initiatives, including a special edition of  more PR

Accuracy in Media: DEI Defeated in North Carolina and Kansas (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * DEI Defeated in North Carolina and Kansas After releasing a dozen hidden camera investigations from universities in both the Tar Heel State and the Jayhawk State, and after hundreds of Accuracy in Media activists emailed university trustees, North Carolina and Kansas have now enacted meaningful bans on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in higher education. For months, Accuracy in Media has called for every state to enact a Florida-style DEI ban which prohibits educator more PR

American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Trump Administration's $87.6-Billion Supplemental Funding Request (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by Fiscal Policy Director Jordan Haring: * * * The Trump Administration's $87.6-billion Supplemental Funding Request Executive Summary * The Trump Administration has submitted to Congress an $87.6-billion supplemental funding request for additional discretionary appropriations to support the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and provide aid to farmers, among other purposes. * About $67.1 billion of the funding would be provided to the Depar more PR

Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To 15 Years in Federal Prison (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Armed Career Criminal Sentenced To 15 Years in Federal Prison * Orlando, FL - Ya Hance Pierre Boston (33, Oviedo) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Roy B. Dalton to 15 years in federal prison for possession of a firearm and ammunition as a convicted felon. He pleaded guilty on March 30, 2026. Boston's federal sentence will commence upon the expiration of his state sentence. United States Attorney Gre more PR

Attorney General Griffin Announces Senior Staff Changes, State Senator Ben Gilmore to Join Office as Senior Advisor (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Senior Staff Changes, State Senator Ben Gilmore to Join Office as Senior Advisor * Griffin: 'Ben's extensive experience dealing with numerous public policy issues at the state and federal level gives him unique insight and will be a force multiplier for the office' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the hiring of State Senator Ben Gilmore as Se more PR

Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, June 27 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill Supports Nomination of Todd Blanche as United States Attorney General Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in urging the United States Senate to swiftly confirm Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the next United States Attorney General. In a letter sent to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley, Ranking Member Richard Durbin, and members more PR

Bankrate: 87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually (10)
NEW YORK, June 27 (TNSxrep) -- Bankrate, a provider of financial services, issued the following news release: * * * 87% of American Borrowers are Overpaying for Their Mortgages, Costing Households $65B Annually Bankrate study reveals the "hidden homeownership tax" -- an annual drag of over $3,300 annually on household wealth that penalizes borrowers across every income level, age group, and credit tier - New Bankrate research finds 87% of American mortgage borrowers are likely overpaying for their home loans as of 2025. It's not because be more PR

CAIR-FL Welcomes Charges for Woman Who Allegedly Dumped Pork Outside Muslim-Owned Market (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * CAIR-FL Welcomes Charges for Woman who Allegedly Dumped Pork Outside Muslim-Owned Market The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today welcomed charges against a woman who allegedly dumped pork products outside a Muslim-owned market in Port St. Lucie. A 61-year-old woman was booked in on June 22 at the St. Lucie County jail on a misdemeanor charge of harassment or intimidation based o more PR

Chairman Latta Issues Statement at Subcommittee on Energy Markup to Protect Americans From Higher Electricity Prices (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on June 24, 2026, at a markup of eight bills to protect Americans from higher electricity prices * * * "Welcome to today's subcommittee markup to consider eight bills to lower costs for households and promote innovation in our electric sector while ensuring the U.S. remains in pole position to win the race with Communist China for AI development. "The legislation before our subcommittee is th more PR

CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS VARNEY & CO. TO DISCUSS THE GROWING THREAT OF SOCIALISM (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS A. GIMENEZ JOINS VARNEY & CO. TO DISCUSS THE GROWING THREAT OF SOCIALISM * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez joined Fox Business's Varney & Co. to discuss the growing influence of the far left within the Democratic Party. During the interview, Congressman Gimenez warned that moderate Democrats are losing ground to the party's most radical elements and argued that the movement increasingly embraces authorit more PR

Cortez Masto, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans from Benefits Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans from Benefits Fraud * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) introduced bipartisan legislation to protect veterans from benefits fraud. The Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act creates a new criminal offense for fraudulent schemes targeting veterans' benefits and imposes a fine or imprisonment of up to five years for more PR

Dean Mead Attorney John Moore Spotlighted for Expanding Access to Legal Services in Indian River County (10)
ORLANDO, Florida, June 27 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Attorney John Moore Spotlighted for Expanding Access to Legal Services in Indian River County (Vero Beach, FL) Dean Mead is proud to recognize Estate Planning attorneys John Moore and Michael Roy for their ongoing commitment to expanding access to legal services throughout Indian River County through their work with Indian River Legal Aid ("IRLA"). Recently highlighted in a TCPalm column, "Florida Group Targets Safe Housing in Eviction Law more PR

Delta expands CES 2027 service with new Asia nonstop flights and more connections to Las Vegas (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 26 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Delta expands CES 2027 service with new Asia nonstop flights and more connections to Las Vegas * Delta is ramping up service to Las Vegas for CES(r) 2027 with more than 120 peak-day flights connecting the city to key business hubs across the U.S. and around the world, including new international routes and increased domestic frequencies. "CES continues to be one of the most important global events for innovation, and Delta is uniquely posit more PR

Eight Attorneys Named to Florida Super Lawyers 2026, Three Named as Top 100 Super Lawyers (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Eight Attorneys Named to Florida Super Lawyers 2026, Three Named as Top 100 Super Lawyers * Eight Taft Florida attorneys were recognized in Florida Super Lawyers 2026\. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys - no more than 5% of lawyers in the state are ranked. In addition, three attorneys received top honors based on highest point totals. Following are the Super Lawyers honorees: Top 100 Florida Super Lawye more PR

EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities * WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities across the nation with needed resources to make  more PR

EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $4.3 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 4 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $4.3 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Region 4 * ATLANTA (June 26, 2026) -Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $4.3 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Region 4. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communities with needed resources to make critical drinking water infrastructure upgrades, co more PR

Fight for Accountability Continues After Detainees Removed From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Everglades (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Fight for Accountability Continues After Detainees Removed From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center in Everglades * OCHOPEE, Fla. -Immigration rights advocates, environmental groups, public lands advocates and members of the Miccosukee Tribe gathered today at the entrance to the "Alligator Alcatraz" immigration detention center to spotlight ongoing threats to the Everglades and demand government accountability following  more PR

Florida Board of Governors Approves FAU Strategic Plan (10)
BOCA RATON, Florida, June 27 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Florida Board of Governors Approves FAU Strategic Plan By Joshua Glanzer The Board of Governors of the State University System of Florida has approved "2031FAU: Where Tomorrow Begins," Florida Atlantic University's strategic plan for 2026-2031 designed to guide the institution's ongoing commitment to student success, research excellence, and community impact. "In a time of unprecedented change more PR

FSU researchers explore how video games are advancing research, education and training (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU researchers explore how video games are advancing research, education and training * Soon after the development of the first computers, engineers and programmers began tinkering with them to create games. Turning a calculating machine into a device for fun pushed the capabilities of the new technology, stimulated creative thinking and inspired interest from the public. From their origins in the 1950s and 1960s, video games have come a long way.  more PR

Gainesville (Fla.): Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance Launches New Website (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 27 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance launches new website The Community Gun Violence Prevention Alliance has launched a new website to share important information and resources with the public. The site, in development since late 2025, functions as a robust archive, database and community calendar. From videos of Alliance stakeholder meetings to local crime statistics, it allows users to explore the growing library of materials that serve  more PR

Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Historic Academic Student Achievement with End-of-Year Progress Monitoring Results (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 26 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Historic Academic Student Achievement with End-of-Year Progress Monitoring Results * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that, for the first time ever, more than 60% of Florida students are performing on or above grade level in both English language arts and mathematics, marking another significant milestone for Florida's nation-leading education system. Between 2023 and 2026, the pe more PR

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Success of Alligator Alcatraz and Florida's Continued Efforts in Combatting Illegal Immigration (10)
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 25 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights the Success of Alligator Alcatraz and Florida's Continued Efforts in Combatting Illegal Immigration * OCHOPEE, FL.- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis joined White House Border Czar Tom Homan to highlight the success of Alligator Alcatraz and Florida's continued efforts in combatting illegal immigration. Detention operations support led to nearly 30,000 additional deportations and Florida accounts for more tha more PR

Humans of Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences: Emma Beretta (10)
BOULDER, Colorado, June 27 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * Humans of CIRES: Emma Beretta Statistician found way to soundscape monitoring through hands on undergraduate research experience - Emma Beretta is a passive acoustic data analyst at CIRES and NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) who uses open source software to build accessible visualizations about ocean sounds. A statistician by training, she is passionate about protecting Earth's ecosyste more PR

Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced for $89 Million Off-the-Books Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme Employing Illegal Aliens (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Illegal Alien from Honduras Sentenced for $89 Million Off-the-Books Payroll Tax Fraud Scheme Employing Illegal Aliens * Orlando, FL - An illegal alien from Honduras was sentenced yesterday to 96 months in prison for his role in operating a years-long off-the-books cash payroll scheme that facilitated the employment of illegal aliens working in the United States. The scheme caused a total loss to the United S more PR

Inaugural Cohort Completes Flagler College's Supervisor Foundations Program (10)
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, June 26 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Cohort Completes Flagler College's Supervisor Foundations Program * The cohort-based program brought together supervisors from across the College for a shared learning experience focused on building core leadership competencies, strengthening cross-campus collaboration, and creating greater consistency in how leadership is practiced throughout the institution. "Strong leadership has a direct impact on employee engagement, team performance, and ul more PR

Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense Involving Fentanyl and Methamphetamine (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Offense Involving Fentanyl and Methamphetamine * Jacksonville, Florida - Owens Coleman Parker, Jr. (51, Jacksonville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Jordan E. Pratt to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and 50 grams or more of methamphet more PR

Jewish Museum of Florida Begins Chapter as Independent Organization While Maintaining FIU Partnership (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Jewish Museum of Florida begins new chapter as independent organization while maintaining FIU partnership By Madeline Baro Florida International University (FIU) and the Jewish Museum of Florida, Inc. (JMOF) today announced an agreement that will reestablish the museum as an independent organization. This move is designed to expand programming, strengthen fundraising, deepen community engageme more PR

Krishnamoorthi Threatens Subpoena of Postmaster General Over Trump-Ordered Plan to Restrict Mail Ballot Delivery (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Threatens Subpoena of Postmaster General Over Trump-Ordered Plan to Restrict Mail Ballot Delivery * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, warned Postmaster General David Steiner on Thursday that he will pursue a congressional subpoena and lead efforts to remove him from office if the U.S. Postal Service continues advancing a proposal tied more PR

Lee Health Ranks Third Among U.S. Hospital Systems for Social Responsibility (10)
FORT MYERS, Florida, June 27 -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health Ranks Third Among U.S. Hospital Systems for Social Responsibility Lown Institute recognizes Lee Health nationally; HealthPark Medical Center and Lee Memorial Hospital ranked No. 2 in Florida - Lee Health is proud to rank third among 331 U.S. health systems as one of the most socially responsible, according to the Lown Institute. All Lee Health acute care hospitals also earned "A" grades on multiple metrics, with HealthPark Medical Center and Lee more PR

MIA Named Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news: * * * MIA named Best Airport in North America by Asia Cargo News Miami International Airport was named the Best Airport in North America at the 2026 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards ceremony in Shanghai on June 24. The awards, hosted and organized annually by Asia Cargo News, recognize leading service providers, including air and shipping lines, airports and seaports, logistics companies, and other associated industry professionals. The more PR

Miami-Dade County Public Schools Posts Academic Gains in Every Tested Subject, Outperforms State Across Most Major Assessments (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Miami-Dade County Public Schools Posts Academic Gains in Every Tested Subject, Outperforms State Across Most Major Assessments The Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) recently released district- and state-level results from the Spring 2026 administration of statewide assessments aligned to the Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.). These include the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for Grades 3-10 in English La more PR

Michigan Medicine Podcast Features Assistant Professor Ghosh on Future of Cellular Therapy (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, June 26 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Monalisa Ghosh, assistant professor of medical oncology and internal medicine: * * * The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies An interview with Dr. Monalisa Ghosh - On this episode of The Fundamentals, we talked to physician scientist, Dr. Monalisa Ghosh, assistant professor of medical oncology and internal medicine, who is looking to expand CAR-T's application from cancer to auto more PR

MISSING IN ACTION: Maria Elvira Salazar SKIPS Bipartisan Housing Bill Vote, Then Took Credit For It (10)
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MISSING IN ACTION: Maria Elvira Salazar SKIPS Bipartisan Housing Bill Vote, Then Took Credit For It * This week, while the House was passing a bipartisan bill to lower the cost of housing for working families across the country, Maria Elvira Salazar was nowhere to be found. But that didn't stop her from attempting to take credit for work she didn't do. Miamians and South Florida voters are on the frontlines of the housing affo more PR

NAATP Expands Reimbursement Benchmarking Initiative With New State Reports (10)
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 26 (TNSrep) -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release: * * * NAATP Expands Reimbursement Benchmarking Initiative with New State Reports The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) is proud to announce the release of four new state-specific reimbursement benchmarking reports for California, Florida, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, with additional states to follow. These reports represent Phase 2 of NAATP's Reimbursement Benchmarking Initiative an more PR

New Federal Duck Stamp Goes on Sale, Supporting Wetland Conservation Across America (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * New Federal Duck Stamp Goes on Sale, Supporting Wetland Conservation Across America * Hunters, bird watchers, stamp collectors, and artists celebrated as the 2026-2027 Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp - commonly known as the Duck Stamp - went on sale. The new Federal Duck Stamp and its younger sibling, the Junior Duck Stamp, debuted today at a special event hosted by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Se more PR

NIH Awards Aim To Unwrap the Unexpected Molecular Links Between Breast Cancer and Childhood Brain Disorders (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * NIH Awards Aim To Unwrap the Unexpected Molecular Links Between Breast Cancer and Childhood Brain Disorders * Two major NIH grants will support Lluis Morey, Ph.D., as he investigates how Polycomb proteins drive breast cancer growth and contribute to mutations that disrupt brain development. As a kid, Lluis Morey, Ph.D., an associate professor in The Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department of Human Genetics at the University of more PR

Princeton University: Eight Members Join Princeton Board of Trustees (10)
PRINCETON, New Jersey, June 27 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Eight new members join Princeton Board of Trustees By Emily Aronson, Office of Communications Princeton University has named eight new members to its Board of Trustees, effective July 1. The trustees are: * Katherine Bradley and Kevin Callaghan, who were elected by the board to serve as charter trustees * Thomas Frist III, Thomas Rosenbaum and James Yeh, who were elected by the board to serve as term trustees * John Dabiri and Katharine Strunk, who w more PR

RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Leadership Arrives in Venezuela to Coordinate Earthquake Relief Support (10)
DORAL, Florida, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Leadership Arrives in Venezuela to Coordinate Earthquake Relief Support * U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Jarrard arrived in Caracas, Venezuela, today, to oversee Department of War support to Venezuela earthquake relief efforts. Maj. Gen. Jarrard is serving as the senior U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) official on the ground and is working closely with partners to plan, coordinate, and direct the U.S. more PR

RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Surging Forces to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts (10)
DORAL, Florida, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: SOUTHCOM Surging Forces to Support Venezuela Earthquake Relief Efforts * U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is surging available assigned U.S. military forces in our region to support Department of State-led U.S. government relief operations in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the nation June 24, 2026. The interim Venezuelan authorities formally requested U.S. assistance in the aftermath. S more PR

RELEASE: U.S. military aircraft, ships, and support teams arriving and en route to Venezuela to aid the country's disaster relief efforts (10)
DORAL, Florida, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: U.S. military aircraft, ships, and support teams arriving and en route to Venezuela to aid the country's disaster relief efforts * U.S. Southern Command continues to surge U.S. military capabilities to Venezuela today in support of ongoing U.S. earthquake relief efforts requested by the Venezuelan government and led by the State Department. Two U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft are transporting U.S. Urban Sea more PR

Rep. Maxwell Frost Slams SCOTUS Decision to Strip Temporary Protected Status For Haitian and Syrian Immigrants (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following statement on June 25, 2026: * * * Congressman Maxwell Frost Slams SCOTUS Decision to Strip Temporary Protected Status For Haitian and Syrian Immigrants Today, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) released a statement after the Supreme Court's ruling in the Mullin v. Doe case to side with the Trump Administration's cancellation of temporary protected status (TPS) for thousands of Haitians and Syrians, putting them at risk of deportation. In a statement, Rep. Fr more PR

Rep. Moskowitz Delivers More Than $7.3 Million for South Florida, Securing Major Wins for Public Safety, Infrastructure, Economic Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Jared Moskowitz, D-Florida, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Moskowitz Delivers More Than $7.3 Million for South Florida, Securing Major Wins for Public Safety, Infrastructure, and Economic Growth BROWARD COUNTY, FL -- Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) has secured more than $7.3 million in federal funding for critical projects, delivering major investments in public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, transportation, and community improvements throughout South Florida. While  more PR

Secretary of State Rubio Issues Remarks at News Conference at Sheraton Bahrain Hotel in Manama (10)
MANAMA, Bahrain, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of a news conference on June 25, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio at the Sheraton Bahrain Hotel: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: All right. You guys ready? QUESTION: Yes. SECRETARY RUBIO: Just a couple points I want to make at the outset - because I know it's been in the news this morning - about this earthquake in Venezuela. I had an opportunity to talk earlier this morning with Delcy Rodriguez, the acting president. We're obviously awaiting the - we're already depl more PR

Sen. Grassley: James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states. Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are invol more PR

Senate Aging Committee Chairman Scott, Rep. Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Prevent Medicaid Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Chairman Scott, Rep. Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Prevent Medicaid Fraud Today, Senate Committee on Aging Chairman Rick Scott led the bicameral introduction of the Medicaid RAC Improvement Act of 2026 with U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis. This legislation closes loopholes in the Medicaid Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program, so all states participate in the RAC program, and expands the Medi more PR

Senator Cassidy Introduces Tariff Rate Quotas to Protect U.S. Food Producers (10)
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, June 26 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Senator Cassidy Introduces Tariff Rate Quotas to Protect U.S. Food Producers * Yesterday, Senator Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced the Home Market Restoration Act of 2026, legislation to establish tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on shrimp and a number of import-sensitive food and agricultural products. The bill aims to stop import surges and restore fair prices to support U.S. food producers, while allowing lawful tr more PR

Seven Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists (10)
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 27 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Seven Baker Donelson Attorneys Named to 2026 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists Five attorneys with Baker Donelson have been named to the 2026 edition of Florida Super Lawyers. The attorneys named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list, along with the practice areas in which they are recognized, are: * Zachary J. Bancroft (Creditor Debtor Rights) * Catherine F. Hoffman (Intellectual Property) * David B. Levin (Civil Litigation: Defense)  more PR

Seven Dinsmore Attorneys Named Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 27 -- Dinsmore and Shohl, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Seven Dinsmore Attorneys Named Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars Seven attorneys from Dinsmore's Miami and Tampa offices were named rising stars in the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers honorees are chosen through a rigorous selection process involving independent research, peer reviews and professional accomplishments. The Rising Stars list highlights promising attorneys making their mark in the state. Attorneys named includ more PR

Seventy-Five Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers (10)
MIAMI, Florida, June 27 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Seventy-Five Holland & Knight Florida Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers Super Lawyers has named 38 attorneys in Holland & Knight's Florida offices "Super Lawyers" and 37 "Rising Stars" for 2026. Additionally, several of the firm's attorneys were ranked among the "Top 100," "Top 50," "Top 10" and "Top 5." Published annually by Thomson Reuters, Super Lawyers is a rating service that annually identifies outstanding lawyers in all 50 states a more PR

Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Pennsylvania, Part 1 (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Signers of the Declaration of Independence: Pennsylvania, Part 1 * Delegates to the Second Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The 56 delegates who signed the formal break from Britain are all considered Founding Fathers. Pennsylvania had nine delegates, the most of the colonies. This week's profile features George Clymer, Benjamin Franklin and Robert Morris Jr. Their signatures are grouped in the top third column f more PR

Steube, Thompson Introduce GRACE for Military Survivors Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Steube, Thompson Introduce GRACE for Military Survivors Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Greg Steube (R-Fla.), Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Juan Vargas (D-Calif.), and Jack Bergman (R-Mich.) today introduced the GRACE for Military Survivors Act, bipartisan legislation to provide surviving military families additional time to make important financial decisions following the loss of a loved one. "The families of our fallen service members hav more PR

Super Lawyers Recognizes Nine Hunton Lawyers in Florida (10)
DALLAS, Texas, June 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Super Lawyers Recognizes Nine Hunton Lawyers in Florida * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is proud to announce that nine Miami-based lawyers have been recognized in the most recent publication of Florida Super Lawyers 2026. Rising Stars Yaniel Abreu, Insurance Coverage Veronica P. Adams, Insurance Coverage Demitrianna Grekos, Mergers & Acquisitions Jae Lynn Huckaba, Insurance Coverage Tom Schulte, Business Litigation  more PR

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving TBL Group, Escot Bus Lines (10)
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21152) entitled "TBL Group Inc. - Acquistion of Control - Escot Bus Lines LLC": * * * SUMMARY: TBL Group, Inc. (TBL Group), a noncarrier holding company that controls multiple interstate motor passenger carriers, has filed an application to acquire control of the primary assets of, or the member interest in, Escot Bus Lines, L.L.C. (Escot), a federally regulated motor passenger carrier. The Board is tentative more PR

Traveling from the dugout to Down Under: Eckerd student-athletes explore Australia (10)
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 26 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Traveling from the dugout to Down Under: Eckerd student-athletes explore Australia * Rather than asking student-athletes to choose between competing on the field and exploring the world, Eckerd College's Risser Center for Global Education works with faculty members and coaches to design study abroad experiences that fit within athletic schedules. The programs are built around students' interests and are supported by scholarships and financial assistance, hel more PR

U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida Charges Defendants as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown (10)
TAMPA, Florida, June 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida Charges Defendants as Part of National Health Care Fraud Takedown * Today, United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces criminal charges against numerous individuals in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. In addition, one civil settlement was announced. Many of the charges are part of the Department of Justice's 2026 National Hea more PR

U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong 92.4 Combined Ratio as Premium Growth Slows Sharply (10)
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 24 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong 92.4 Combined Ratio as Premium Growth Slows Sharply In the first quarter of 2026, carriers returned $6.2 billion to policyholders; casualty lines remained under pressure, but there was continued momentum in personal auto underwriting - Year-over-year, the U.S. property/casualty (P&C) insurance industry's financial performance improved through the first three months of 2026, according to Veri more PR

Undefeated: House Republican Appropriators Go 12-for-12! (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026: * * * Undefeated: House Republican Appropriators Go 12-for-12! As America approaches its 250th birthday, House Republican Appropriators are marking a milestone of their own: reporting all 12 Fiscal Year 2027 bills through their subcommittees and the full committee. Through hearings, oversight, markups, debate, and floor action, the FY27 process has showcased the role Article I was designed to p more PR

University of Cincinnati: CCM Welcomes Hiram Diaz as Visiting Artist of Euphonium (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 27 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * CCM welcomes Hiram Diaz as Visiting Artist of Euphonium Diaz will visit campus four times per semester to teach euphonium students By Curt Whitacre, 513-556-2683, whitaccp@ucmail.uc.edu UC College-Conservatory of Music Dean Pete Jutras has announced the appointment of Hiram Diaz as CCM's Visiting Artist of Euphonium for 2026-27. A CCM alumnus (BM Euphonium Performance, 2007), Diaz will visit campus four times each semester to teach the euphonium stud more PR

Wasserman Schultz Announces New Bill to Save TPS After SCOTUS Decision (10)
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Announces New Bill to Save TPS After SCOTUS Decision * Sunrise, FL - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) convened local immigration advocates to condemn the Supreme Court's ruling to deny Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Haitians in Trump v. Miot, and unveiled her forthcoming bill the TPS Review Act, to reassert judicial and Congressional review of the executive branch's decisions about TPS. Click he more PR

WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: VA. A.G. JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news wrap up on June 26, 2026: * * * WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN Successfully defends life-saving background check law, announces plans to hold firearm industry accountable, and joins fight against federal abuse of power - Attorney General Jones this week won a major case that will protect a life-saving measure in the fight against gun violence, shared how his office will hold bad actors more PR