DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Affordable Housing Complex Opens with Help of $850K Grant from FHLB Dallas and BankPlus * PATTISON, MISSISSIPPI, August 14, 2026-Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), BankPlus and the Mississippi Regional Housing Authority VI (MRHA VI) celebrated the re-opening of the newly rehabilitated Pattison Homes I & II, a 40-unit affordable housing community i more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brims Gang Member and Felon Sentenced to 70 Months in Federal Prison for Possessing a Firearm While a Fugitive from Justice * Tampa, Florida - Lonnie Washington (25, Gainesville) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge John L. Badalamenti to 5 years and 10 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Washington pleaded guilty on April 28, 2026. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 14 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Carrie Buck Backed By Criminal Contractor Who Defrauded Taxpayers * Carrie Buck is literally hitching her campaign to a criminal defense contractor, John Buscema, who schemed to defraud taxpayers. Buscema admitted that his companies helped rig more than 100 military contract bids, leading to a $1 million settlement with the federal government-and after making that admission, Buck accepted $10,000 to her campaign committees. Nevadans deserve le more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Fall semester kicks off with 'Welcome FSU' events * New and returning Florida State University students can expect a warm welcome and nearly two weeks of events and experiences to kick off the fall semester. "Welcome FSU" begins Monday, Aug. 17, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 29. Through "Welcome FSU," students can explore the numerous clubs and organizations, fraternities and sororities and intramural sports and other opportunities offered at Flori more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-008) on August 7, 2026, entitled "Administration of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program and Student Assistance Grant Programs by Florida Public Educational Institutions - Operational Audit." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit focused on the administration of the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, Florida Public Student Assistance Grant Program (FSAG - Public Program), and Florida Public Post more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-011) on August 11, 2026, entitled "Collier County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program - Attestation Examination." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION The Collier County District School Board (District) complied, in all material respects, with State requirements relating to the classification, assignment, and verification of the full-time equivalent (FTE) student enrollment, inc more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-010) on August 11, 2026, entitled "Hendry 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 subsequent more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2027-009) on August 11, 2026, entitled "Review of Nonprofit, For-Profit, and other Entities Financial Reporting Packages for Fiscal Years Ended October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025, Pursuant to Section 215.97(12)(f), Florida Statutes." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Florida Single Audit Act (FSAA)1 requires each nonstate entity that receives State financial assistance and meets the FSAA audit threshold requirements to provi more PR

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Aug. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Foreign Shrimp Need American Fishermen to Sell Its Product * Look at restaurant menus, and you'll notice a curious pattern: imported, farm-raised shrimp almost never advertise where they came from or how they were grown. Even in the grocery aisle, where labeling is required, packages don't highlight their origin unless it is American. Instead, the global shrimp importing industry relies on a clever illusion. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * GOLDEN AGE OF RAIL: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Massive $5.3 Billion Investment in Rail Safety Upgrades, New Amtrak Train Sets With Money Saved from California's Train to Nowhere * CINCINNATI, OH - U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) is investing $5.3 billion into rail projects across the U.S. that will enhance safety, upgrade critic more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Acceleration of Clyde Morris Boulevard Improvement Project Two Years Ahead of Schedule * Governor DeSantis also highlighted Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's new partnership with FDOT to advance research on emerging transportation technology DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.-Today, at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the accelerated start of construction for a $56 million trans more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Welcomes New Students to Campus for Welcome Week Traditions * High Point University(r) celebrated its newest students this weekend as hundreds of faculty, staff and student volunteers moved freshmen onto campus for the start of the 2026-27 academic year. As is tradition, student volunteers dressed in tie-dyed T-shirts swiftly unloaded vehicles and helped move new students into their residence halls while the HPU Marching Panthers perfo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Announces Board of Directors Slate for 2027 * Washington, DC - The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced the slate of new officers and directors for the 2027 IFPA Board of Directors. These volunteer leaders will be confirmed by a ballot shared with membership and begin their board service at the 2026 Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show, October 14-16, in Orlando, Florida. The IFPA more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * INAUGURAL SCRIPPS SPORTS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SHOWCASE HEADED TO MORTGAGE MATCHUP CENTER ON DECEMBER 16 * Aug. 14, 2026 By jim.weiss -Defending Champion UCLA Bruins and USC Star JuJu Watkins to Headline Elite Women's College Doubleheader - PHOENIX (August 14, 2026) - Position Sports and The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) are partnering to present the inaugural Scripps Sports Women's Basketball Showcase, a  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Internationally Recognized Scientists Expand Miller School of Medicine's Strength in Disease Modeling and Regenerative Science * Benjamin Freedman, Ph.D., a pioneer in kidney organoids and genome editing, and Hongxia Fu, Ph.D., an expert in mechanobiology and disease modeling, join the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to advance regenerative science, drug discovery and translational research. The University of Miami Mi more PR

COCOA, Florida, Aug. 15 [Category: Aerospace] -- The National Space Society posted the following news release: * * * The Future of Space and Launch Tourism on Florida's Space Coast * By Burt Dicht NSS Space Coast Correspondent When we think about space tourism, it is easy to picture private citizens boarding a spacecraft and traveling into space. But here on Florida's Space Coast, space tourism is already taking many forms, and the opportunities are growing. That was the focus of The Future of Space & Launch Tourism, a panel discussion  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Trucking Industry Crowns 2026 National Truck Driving Champion * Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Today, the American Trucking Associations proclaimed Miguel Corral, a professional driver with UPS, the Bendix Grand Champion at the 2026 National Truck Driving & Step Van Championships. Corral, who resides in Indiana and secured his berth to nationals at the Illinois State Truck Driving Championship, emerged victo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report on August 12, 2026: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2026/27 U.S. wheat this month is for lower supplies, unchanged domestic use and exports, and smaller ending stocks. Supplies are reduced on lower production, which is forecast at 1,531 million bushels, down 5 million from last month on decreased harvested area and yield. Hard Red Winter and Durum account for most of the reductions thi more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF opens expanded College of Nursing facility to strengthen Florida's healthcare workforce * The University of South Florida celebrated the opening of its newly expanded USF Health College of Nursing on Aug. 14, cutting the ribbon on a state-of-the-art facility that will enhance training for nursing students and strengthen the healthcare workforce in Tampa Bay and across Florida. USF President Moez Limayem The three-story, 42,000-square-foot expan more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 26-00033-168) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Florida." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The Office of Inspector General's (OIG's) Office of Healthcare Inspections focuses on overseeing the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), which offers care to more than nine million enrolled veterans through its 1,380 healthcare facilities.4 VHA's vast care delivery structure requires sustained  more PR