WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Iran Releases Video Targeting President Trump's Family First Lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump are the targets of an Iranian video calling for its supporters to take them out. How will the Trump Administration respond to the threat? As reported by The New York Post: First lady Melania Trump and son Barron are the latest targets of Iran's sick anti-US propaganda. A new video out of Ira more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Americans Lost an Estimated $148 Billion to Online Scams & Crimes in 2025, Up Nearly 26% From 2024, $1009 Per Household Average * Americans lost an estimated $148.2 billion to online scams & crimes in 2025, up 25.8% from 2024, a per household loss of $1,009, according to an updated report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). This "true" cost of scams is over seven times higher than what was repo more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Medical Command brings mobile medical care to troops during Operation Bold Eagle * FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - When environmental conditions forced the closure of a medical treatment site during Operation Bold Eagle, personnel from the 7416th Troop Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas -a subordinate unit of Army Reserve Medical Command headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida -quickly shifted from a traditional aid station model t more PR

NEW YORK, July 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Aspiring Physicians at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine Celebrate Getting Their White Coats * Surrounded by family and friends, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine's entering class of 2029 received their official white coats on July 24 during an emotional ceremony marking the beginning of their careers in medicine. "We have great expectations for each an more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM International Soil and Rock Committee Honors Paul Bullock Bullock boasts over 45 years of experience in his field, and is a registered professional engineer in 38 states - ASTM International presented its A. Ivan Johnson Award to Paul Bullock for his contributio more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employer costs for employee compensation in Miami area averaged $37.84 in March 2026 On July 28, 1896, the City of Miami was officially incorporated. One hundred and thirty years later this small settlement along the Miami River is part of a dynamic metropolitan area employing around 3.1 million people. Miami-Port St. Lucie-Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is among the 15 largest areas for which the Em more PR

COUPVRAY, France, July 28 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- Disneyland Paris, an entertainment resort, issued the following news: * * * Cast Behind the Magic: Meet Marie-Francoise, Disney Wishes Manager * As Disneyland Paris continues to celebrate the milestone of granting its 25,000th child's wish, we met with Marie-Francoise, Disney Wishes Manager within the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team. For several years, she has supported wish families and coordinated these one-of-a-kind stays that offer seriously ill children a magical esca more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Clermont Mortgage Consultant Pleads Guilty in Bank Fraud Scheme * Tampa, FL - Kenneth Blair (54, Clermont) has pleaded guilty to one count of bank fraud. He faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. Blair entered his guilty plea while on pretrial release and awaiting sentencing for a similar mortgage fraud scheme. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the an more PR

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 28 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity and Forensics Conference to Bring Academic, Industry, and Government Leaders to Frankfort * Kentucky State will host the Oct. 30 conference featuring expert presentations, hands-on demonstrations, career discussions, and student research FRANKFORT, Ky. -Cyber threats increasingly reach across organizations, industries, and national borders. Addressing them requires collaboration that extends just as widely. Kentucky State University wi more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 29 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives Research Gift from Betty Wold Johnson Foundation By Chelsey Matheson Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute has received a $250,000 gift from the Betty Wold Johnson Foundation to develop a mangrove restoration project at Harbor Branch. "This gift reflects the foundation's deep commitment to protecting our coastal ecosystems," said Ken Farber, executive more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, July 28 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly student designs electrical systems for real-world impact * When Cooper Hawk began searching for his first engineering internship, he was looking for more than a typical summer job. He wanted hands-on experience with real impact. The Florida Polytechnic University electrical engineering student found exactly that with The Haskell Company in Jacksonville, Florida, where he is now designing electrical systems for schools, librari more PR

FORT MYERS, Florida, July 24 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news: * * * Florida SouthWestern State College Names Dr. Kevin Lynum Director of Athletics Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has named Dr. Kevin Lynum as its new director of athletics, bringing to the FSW Buccaneers a leader with a proven record of strengthening athletic programs, improving student-athlete academic success, expanding athletic opportunities and advancing meaningful community engagement. Most recently, Lynum served as director of at more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University Research Foundation signs license agreement with NorthStrive Defense Tech for multi-domain drone payload technology * #The license agreement formalizes rights to patented multi-domain drone payload technology for aerospace and defense applications The Florida State University Research Foundation and NorthStrive Defense Tech have signed an exclusive patent license agreement covering new multi-domain drone technology that can t more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Film School remains nation's No. 4 public film school, climbs to No. 13 overall in the Hollywood Reporter's ranking * Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts (FSUFilm) has extended its seven-year run as the nation's No. 4 public film school while climbing to No. 13 overall in the Hollywood Reporter's annual ranking of the nation's best film schools. The annual ranking recognizes film schools that prepare students for careers in  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * New FSU institute trains the next wave of autism educators * The number of children identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) continues to rise, underscoring the need for educators who are prepared to support autistic learners in a range of classroom settings. Recent data shows that 1 in 31 children age 8 -about 3.2% of that population -has been diagnosed with ASD, making autism-focused training an increasingly important part of professional deve more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces 44 Appointments to Boards, Authorities, and Commissions Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced 44 appointments and reappointments to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. Board of Corrections William H. Whaley is a physician with Georgia Cancer Specialists, a subsidiary of Northside Hospital Cancer Institute, where he has practiced hematology and oncology in the Atlanta and Blue Ridge commu more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Your Height, Know It's Right!" social media and vide more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with Return of Houston Shareholder Carey R. Troell * HOUSTON - July 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to bolster its Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with the return of Carey R. Troell as a shareholder in its Houston office. He rejoins the firm from Cantu Harden Montoya LLP. "Few attorneys are as familiar with the  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 28 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Griffin-IT is Now an MSP OneShare - IBPI Preferred Vendor Partner * MSP OneShare, the first managed service provider (MSP) community owned by its members and backed by International Business Products Inc. (IBPI) has announced a new vendor partnership with Griffin-IT, an IT hardware distributor known for its flexible financing options and innovative hardware programs designed specifically for MSPs. Based in Tampa, Flo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release: * * * Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard * American elections are highly decentralized, meaning state and local governments hold much of the authority for deciding how to conduct elections in their jurisdictions. The resulting variety of approaches to election policy reflects the belief that states should serve as laboratories of democracy in which to different ideas can be tested. Lessons from thos more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Castor Delivers $2.29 Million to Cut Costs, Protect Property and Invest in Neighborhoods in St. Petersburg * ST. PETERSBURG, FL -This week, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) announced $2,290,288 in community project funding for two stormwater projects designed to cut costs and protect St. Petersburg residents, roadways and property from frequent flooding. St. Petersburg Mayor Kenneth T. Welch, City Council Members Deborah Figgs-Sanders and Bran more PR

FORT PIERCE, Florida, July 28 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Indian River State College Announces Proposed Fee Updates - Public Notice of Fee Changes Indian River State College has announced proposed updates to select fees following a comprehensive review of instructional and operational costs associated with academic programs and student services. The proposed fee changes will be considered by the Indian River State College District Board of Trustees during its regularly scheduled meeting on August 2 more PR

FORT PIERCE, Florida, July 28 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Clark Advanced Learning Center Earns 17th Consecutive A School Grade STUART, Fla. -- Clark Advanced Learning Center (CALC), a public charter high school operated by The River, has once again earned an A school grade from the Florida Department of Education for the 2025-2026 school year, marking the school's 17th consecutive A. CALC ranked among Florida's top-performing high schools, earning top-10 scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and ma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Dairy Foods Association posted the following news release: * * * The Future Starts Here at Dairy Forum 2027 * WASHINGTON, July 28, 2026-The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that registration for Dairy Forum 2027 is now open. From January 24-27, 2027, more than 1,200 leaders from across the dairy supply chain will gather in Orlando, Florida, for the industry's premier annual event. Hosted at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, Dairy Forum 2027  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Lake County Man Pleads Guilty to Theft of Government Funds and Aggravated Identity Theft * Ocala, Florida - Jose Valles Villamizar (29, Tavares) has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds and aggravated identity theft. He faces a maximum penalty of 10 years' imprisonment for the theft of government funds offense and a mandatory consecutive sentence of 2 years' imprisonment for the aggravated identity th more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, July 28 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce * Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME. Beginning in one of the largest and most influential semico more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States * 10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure Summary * The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment in skilled trades training to more than $60 million more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 29 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by Strategy Director Chris Mullin: * * * America's learning opportunities shouldn't be this hard to find We don't need better pathways. We need a better map. "Where can I learn to fix boat engines?" my teenage son asked one day. It sounded like a simple question. He wasn't looking for a four-year degree. He plans to study marine science and wants practical mechanical skills--for the obvious reason that boats break, but also because repairing marine engi more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Film Festival and ArtesMiami Announce Inaugural Winners of the Miami Film Fund, Awarding $15,000 to Local Filmmakers * Three filmmakers with ties to Miami and its Cuban-American community will be spotlighted through the new fund's first grant cycle MIAMI (July 27, 2026) - Miami Dade College's Miami Film Festival, in partnership with ArtesMiami, today announced the inaugural winners of the Miami Film Fund, a new initiative awarding a combined $15,00 more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 28 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter Institute to honor Chuck Todd for leadership in independent political journalism * The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, will honor veteran political journalist Chuck Todd with the 2026 Poynter Make a Mark Leadership Award, recognizing his decades-long impact on political journalism and his role as one of the country's leading independent voices covering politics, democracy and public affairs. Poynter more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Prominent Governance Expert Joseph Grundfest to Keynote 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance * Greenberg Traurig and William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV to Co-Host LAS VEGAS - July 28, 2026 - Joseph A. Grundfest, a renowned expert on capital markets, corporate governance, and securities litigation, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh annual Summit for Corporate Governance Sept. 25. Global law firm  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The R Street Institute issued a policy study on July 14, 2026, by Logan Seacrest entitled "The Juvenile Justice Resource Desert: Quantifying Rural-Metro Disparities and Opportunities in Florida". Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary In rural America, geography can shape a young person's experience in the juvenile justice system more than the underlying offense. The decarceration model that has produced lower levels of both juvenile crime and justice system involvement over the past 25 years relies on  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release: * * * New R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy * A new analysis finds most states have overall good policies, but that there is room for improvement to ensure fair, speedy, and accurate election results WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the R Street Institute released a new study, "Election Policy 50-State Scorecard," authored by Chris McIsaac, a resident fellow with R Street's governance program. The scorecard grades all 50  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 29 [Category: Education] (TNSrep) -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * Report Finds Business Schools Globally Are Entering a New Era of AI Transformation * Inspire Higher Ed, in collaboration with AACSB International (AACSB), the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), and the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable (GBCR), announced the release of the July 2026 update to A Framework for Artificial Intelligence in Business Education: Exemplars and Cr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * New Report Finds Majority of Florida Waterways Fail Water Quality Standards * Tallahassee, FL - A new report released today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) and Waterkeepers Florida finds that the majority of Florida's waterways are failing to meet state water quality standards while enforcement of the state's environmental laws remains far below historical levels. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on July 30, 2026, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * The Honorable Sarah B. Rogers, of New York, to be Chief Executive Officer of the United States Agency for Global Media * Ms Rebekah Jurata, of California, to be United States Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund for a term of two years * The Honorable Jennifer Johnson-Carroll, of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and P more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Rick Scott, Mark Kelly Urge Colleagues to Join Bipartisan Effort to Modernize Clean Water Infrastructure Today, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Mark Kelly sent a letter to impacted Senate colleagues inviting them to join the bipartisan Clean Water Allotment Modernization Act, and urge that this legislation be included in the Water Resources and Development Act of 2026. The bill replaces the outdated, fixed percentage formula for distributing Clean more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, July 29 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news on July 28, 2026: * * * The State University System of Florida Celebrates 10 Consecutive Years as the #1 State for Higher Education System launches "Florida 10 for 10: Celebrating a Decade of Leading Higher Education," a statewide scholarship initiative for undergraduate students - TALLAHASSEE, Fla.--Today, the State University System of Florida (System) celebrates a decade of excellence as Florida is once more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories, including Healthcare, Education, Economy, Infras more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Thomson Reuters Releases 2026 Florida Real Estate Law by Manuel Farach * Taft partner Manny Farach has authored the 2026 edition of "Florida Real Estate Law," published by Thomson Reuters in June 2026. Now in its 16th year, the book delivers a clear, practical guide to real estate law - from launching a transaction to navigating litigation and remedies. It pairs historical context with today's pressing issues, covering mortgage fo more PR

LOS ANGLES, California, July 28 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news: * * * TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway As travelers make the most of late summer and plan fall getaways, the TikTok community is turning to creators for local travel inspiration, recommendations, and ideas. TikTok posts featuring #WeekendTrip and #DayTrip grew 22% and 100% respectively over the past 90 days/* reflecting growing interest in shorter, closer-to-home micro-trips. And nearly  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Tourism Industry Contributed $29.2 Billion to Colorado Economy in 2025 * Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that tourism contributed a record $29.2 billion to the Colorado economy in 2025, despite ongoing headwinds. Annual research compiled by Dean Runyan Associates and Longwoods International Travel USA shows that to more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum computer science faculty member who has impacted learning and university academic programs earns promotion * A Tusculum University computer science faculty member who has demonstrated a pioneering spirit by using his own creativity and supporting others to develop initiatives that are further strengthening the institution's academics, has been promoted. Walter Wimberly speaks at the Appalachian AI Summit in March. Walter Wimberly Walter Wimber more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Gus Bilirakis for Florida's Twelfth District  Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Gus Bilirakis for Florida's 12th district. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is proud to endorse Congressma more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued the report 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: July 2026' (Report No. SSS-M-455), coordinated by Vidalina Abadam with contributions from Joshua Huang, outlining revisions to U.S. sugar data and updated projections for the 2026/27 fiscal year. The report shows that multiyear revisions to delivery and inventory data reshaped the U.S. sugar balance sheet, lowering beginning stocks while increasing expected use. These revisions stem from corrected rep more PR

CORAL GABLES, Florida, July 29 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * A pioneer on the AI legal frontier The Miami Law and AI Lab, an interdisciplinary work team, is researching and developing tools to improve efficiencies across the legal domain and educating a new generation of lawyers on the ways that AI is impacting the profession. By Michael R. Malone, m.malone@miami.edu A few years back, as the AI boom was just beginning to rumble, then-interim and now University of Miami School of Law Dean Patricia Sanchez Abril more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 28 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF celebrates Florida's decade as the nation's No. 1 state for higher education * By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing, and the State University System of Florida's Office of Public Affairs The University of South Florida is celebrating another milestone for higher education excellence as U.S. News & World Report has ranked Florida No. 1 in the nation for the 10th consecutive year. The annual rankings evaluate states based on key more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 27 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF Health welcomes record-breaking incoming class of medical students * The USF Health Morsani College of Medicine today welcomed the strongest incoming class in its history, with a record-breaking academic profile that places the students among the most accomplished in the nation. The 140 students of the Class of 2030 arrived with a median MCAT score of 521, equal to the 98th percentile nationally, or the Top 2% of all test-takers based on current more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Background and Geologic Model for the 2024 U.S. Geological Survey Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Petroleum Resources in the Norphlet Formation, U.S. Gulf Coast' in 2026 as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5032, authored by John W. Counts. The report explains that the Norphlet Formation is an Upper Jurassic rock unit buried beneath the U.S. Gulf coastal plain and offshore Gulf of America, with major occurrences in Mississippi, Ala more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, July 28 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Researchers project extensive habitat loss for rare Florida dragonfly Say's spiketails prefer small streams that are disappearing due to development - A rare dragonfly found only in Florida and Georgia will likely lose much of its habitat in the coming decades if the pace of development continues. "It's a good flagship species for the longleaf pine ecosystem," said Matt Flenniken, an assistant research scientist with more PR