WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * 'Congress Has Failed to Do Its Job': Sen. Rick Scott Calls on Both Parties to Cut Spending, Address $40 Trillion National Debt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott called on Congress to cut spending and address America's $40 trillion national debt in the latest installment of his "Rescuing America" project. In the video, Senator Scott calls for both Democrats and Republicans to cut inflation-fueling deficit spending, balance the budge more PR

SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, Oct. 16 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Southwestern Electric Power, an American Electric Power company, posted the following news release: * * * 'It's What We Do': SWEPCO Crews Help Restore Power in Florida after Hurricane Isaias * When the call came for help, 115 SWEPCO employees and contractors from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas answered. Since last Friday, lineworkers, troublemen, supervisors and support personnel from across SWEPCO's three-state service territory have been helping Florida Power & Light's restore power  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AF Week in Photos * A disassembled F-117A Nighthawk rests inside a C-5M Super Galaxy during a flight over the United States, Oct. 6, 2026. The aircraft was transported to Washington Dulles International Airport near Chantilly, Va., for display at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexis Morris) U.S. Army Soldiers and Airmen assig more PR

ALBANY, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- Albany State University posted the following news: * * * Albany State University Student Government President Landon Davis Begins Tenure Leading the Invest Administration * ALBANY, Ga., October 16, 2026 - Albany State University (ASU) formally welcomed Landon Davis as president of the Student Government Association (SGA) for the 2026-2027 academic year during an inauguration ceremony at the Billy C. Black Auditorium on the University's East Campus. A junior nursing major from Tallahassee, Florida, Davis is a fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * October 16, 2026 Assessing Medicare Part D 2027 Market Stability Nicolas Montenegro Executive Summary * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released key information regarding Medicare prescription drug coverage (Part D) availability and pricing for calendar year 2027 plans; in its announcement, the agency characterized the market broadly as "stable," citing modest changes in average monthly premiums and widespread beneficiary access to lowe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Horror Show: Abortion Org Openly Celebrates When You "Have a Need To Kill" Babies By Olivia Summers October 17 At first glance, it reads like satire - something so grotesque and absurd that it cannot possibly be real. But it is real. In Central Florida, Stand With Abortion Now ("SWAN") is selling merchandise that turns the intentional killing of unborn children into a joke, a fashion statement, and a fundraising opportunity. We are linking to SWA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's hospitals recognized for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency * Ascension St. Vincent's Southside and Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County have earned national recognition for their efforts to reduce energy use, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and operate more sustainably while continuing to provide quality care to the communities they serve. Both hospitals received t more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 16 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief in Support of Parents' Religious Rights * Lincoln - Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed an amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court supporting the religious rights of parents to object to vaccination requirements for their daughter who attends an online-only public school. Krystal and Anthony Perry believe that vaccinations developed from the remains of aborted  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 16 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Brain Trust: Emerging scholar Alfonso prepares marketers to handle AI challenges * Brain Trust: Emerging scholar Affonso prepares marketers to handle AI challenges Friday, October 16, 2026 Dr. Felipe Affonso calls his creation "the moving robot." A gray robot face follows a simple ascending pattern across three squares. A question mark hovers above a fourth blank square, prompting viewers to complete the sequence. Affons more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Inside the Mind of a ... Worm Astra Bryant '08 began studying brains at Bryn Mawr. Now she leads a lab researching a little-studied parasitic worm that has affected more than 600 million people worldwide. By Emmy Trivette No one could have changed Astra Bryant's mind. Bryant knew at 18 years old that her only undergraduate option was Bryn Mawr College; she was drawn to the small campus, the science programs, and the idea of being surrounded by like-mind more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Business of the AMA House of Delegates Interim Meeting * The 2026 Interim Meeting of the House of Delegates will be in person Nov. 6-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida.. Materials presented at the 2026 Interim Meeting are generated by AMA delegates/delegations, the AMA Board of Trustees, AMA Councils and AMA Sections. *DISCLAIMER: Readers of this material are reminded that it refers more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Cedarville Stories: Chris Sohn- From a Deserted Island to Cedarville University * In this episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast, Chris Sohn, Chief Financial Officer at Cedarville University, reflects on the experiences that shaped his faith, family, career, and leadership. Chris begins by sharing the joy of becoming a first-time grandfather to Genevieve Grace before taking listeners back to his childhood and his journey to Christ. Raised in a family wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Applauds FEMA Announcement, Shares Resources for Floridians Impacted by the Storm * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)'s disaster assistance announcement for Floridians impacted by Hurricane Isaias. Congressman Patronis said, "Thank you, Governor Ron DeSantis, for requesting a major disaster declaration for Northw more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Oct. 15 -- Samford University posted the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Faculty Scholarship Citations, July 1-Sept. 30, 2026 * The scholarship of Samford University Cumberland School of Law faculty members is frequently cited in numerous legal disciplines. The following is a list of faculty authored works cited from July 1, 2026, through Sept. 30, 2026, and sourced by Westlaw Precision, Lexis+ AI, and HeinOnline. Jeffrey M. Anderson Jeffrey M. Anderson, The Principle of Party Presentation, 70 B more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy Florida launches new solar site in Jefferson County October 16, 2026 * The Bailey Mill Solar Center will add 74.9 megawatts of quiet, carbon-free energy to the grid, enough to power the equivalent of approximately 15,000 homes - ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Duke Energy Florida has recently completed construction on the Bailey Mill Solar Center, a solar site located near Monticello, in Jefferson County. At peak production, the site's 163,000 so more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 16 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Earhart expedition update: Weather prevents shore work for third straight day; crew to extend trip * NIKUMARORO, Kiribati -- The Taraia Object expedition team remains in a holding pattern as severe weather prevented the team from conducting exploratory shore work for the third straight day in the search for what could be Amelia Earhart's missing Lockheed Electra 10-E. Identification of the Taraia Object will not be known until the expedition team more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following news: * * * Nearly 200 EO Member Companies Recognized in Prestigious 2026 Inc. 5000 List October 15, 2026 Numerous Entrepreneurs' Organization member-owned businesses rank among the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., including three in the top 500. - A bevy of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) members own businesses that rank among the United States' fastest growing privately-held companies. This year's Inc. 5000 list includes 171 EO member-owned  more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Faculty Focus: April Potter brings supply chain lessons to life * A lemonade stand. A table built from LEGO bricks. The refrigerator at home. For April Potter, Polk State College Professor of Supply Chain Management, each offers a way to help students understand an industry that touches nearly everything they use. In her classes, students make purchasing decisions, manage inventory, and work together to improve production processes. The activities connec more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 16 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * Fall 2026: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Elects New Corporation Members * Woods Hole, Mass. - At Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's (WHOI) Fall Joint Meeting of the Board and Corporation, Institution leaders, elected seven new Corporation members. According to WHOI President and Director Peter de Menocal, "We are thrilled to welcome our new Corporation members. Their professional experience, more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Receives $1.2M Grant to Expand Youth Mental Health Services By Gisele Galoustian | 10/16/2026 Grant Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University's College of Education has received a $1.2 million grant from the Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County to launch OWLS-FLY (Opportunity, Wellness, Leadership & Strength with Families Leading Youth), a three-year initiative providing free, famil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Recalls Starfish Seafood Premium Cold Smoked Norwegian Salmon Sliced (227g/8oz) Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: October 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 16, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes Company Name: Krasnyi Oktyabr Inc. Brand Name: more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * AI 305 Conference brings tech leaders to campus to explore AI's impact By Cynthia Corzo October 16, 2026 From robots entering the workplace to AI systems taking on tasks once handled by employees, the pace of technological change -- and how businesses are responding -- took center stage at FIU Business's second annual AI 305 Conference. The sold-out event brought together executives from Mic more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release: * * * 16 Oct 2026 Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Two Florida Ranches Through Rural and Family Lands Protection Program TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of nearly 1,500 acres of working Florida agricultural land across two ranches through the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Rural a more PR

MELBOURNE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Florida Tech's weVENTURE Tapped to Lead State Network Women's Business Center at Bisk College of Business Awarded $1.5M Grant from SBA Adam Lowenstein October 15, 2026 MELBOURNE, FLA. -- Florida Tech's weVENTURE Women's Business Center, the essential provider of programs and support for entrepreneurs and small-business owners on the Space Coast and beyond, has been named Florida's State Lead Center by the U.S. Small Business Administration and a more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * Founder And Former Ceo Of 777 Partners Pleads Guilty To $500 Million Fraud Scheme * Joshua Wander Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Securities Fraud in Connection With Scheme to Defraud 777 Partners' Lenders and Investors United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, announced today that JOSHUA WANDER, the founder and former CEO of 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, pled more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * FSU political science expert evaluates rise in voters relying on LLMs * * Lonna Atkeson of Florida State University's LeRoy Collins Institute discusses both the positives of using LLMs for voting research and the drawbacks. * The 2026 midterm elections is shaping up to be one where artificial intelligence plays a big role in how voters are determining some of their preferred candidates. As artificial intelligence develops, it has become an omniprese more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article: * * * Gaining Research Insights Beyond the Classroom * Interns are supporting nuclear security mission with their diverse backgrounds Every summer, interns are seamlessly weaved into hundreds of research projects across Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). This year, the Nuclear Forensics Transformational Innovation (NFTI) Initiative tapped into the passion and dedication of seven interns, four of whom are docto more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Global movement celebrates International Credit Union Day * The global credit union movement, serving nearly 420 million members across 93 countries, on Thursday commemorated the 78th Annual International Credit Union Day. An annual occasion to celebrate cooperative finance, this year's theme was "Cooperative Finance: A Steady Signal in a Noisy World," highlighting credit unions as a trusted source of financial stability. U.S.-bas more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Google HBCU RISE Summit Equips FAMU Students, Faculty with AI Skills * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida A&M University welcomed Google to campus Oct. 8 for the Google HBCU RISE Summit, giving students and faculty an opportunity to explore artificial intelligence (AI), develop practical skills and learn how emerging technologies are reshaping education and the workforce. More than 1,000 students regis more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Requests Approval for Major Disaster Declaration Following Hurricane Isaias * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has submitted a request to President Donald Trump for a Major Disaster Declaration following Hurricane Isaias. The request seeks additional federal resources to support impacted communities across Northwest F more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Kelly Layman to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Kelly Layman to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council Kelly Layman Layman is a Consulting Partner for MedAffinity Corporation. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President for Strategic Alliances for the Barbara Bush Foundation, Chief of Staff for the Depar more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Michael Hudak to the Broward County Housing Authority * 2026 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Michael Hudak to the Broward County Housing Authority Michael Hudak Hudak is the Executive Board Member of the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce. Previously, he served in the United States Air Force. Hudak currently serves as a commissioner for the City of Deerfield more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Lourdes Gimenez and Norman Gerstein to the Children's Trust Governing Board of Miami-Dade County. Lourdes Gimenez Gimenez, of Miami, is the former Administrative Director of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. As an educator for over 45 years, she received a Go more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Earns Recognition for 10 Practices, 32 Lawyers in Chambers UK 2027 * LONDON - Oct. 16, 2026 - The Chambers UK 2027 Legal Guide recognises 32 lawyers and 10 practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's London office. Key achievements for the firm include: * Restructuring/Insolvency: Litigation earns a new practice ranking, entering at Band 4. * Real Estate Finance moves up to Band 5. * P more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Expands Real Estate Team with Tiana DeLeo Dunn in San Francisco, Shane Griffin in Denver * NEW YORK - Oct. 16, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to expand its Real Estate Practice with the addition of attorneys Tiana DeLeo Dunn in San Francisco and Shane C. Griffin in Denver, further strengthening the firm's commercial real estate and digital infrastructure capabilities nationwid more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Michael J. Bonner Honored by Las Vegas Regional Economic Partnership * LAS VEGAS - Oct. 16, 2026 - Michael J. Bonner, co-managing shareholder of the Las Vegas office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was presented with the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Las Vegas Regional Economic Partnership (LVREP), formerly the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance (LVGEA). The Distinguished Leaders more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Gruff Sparty: The lore (and mystery) behind the logo * On Dec. 10, 2020, the Michigan State University football team made a long-awaited announcement: Fans would see Gruff Sparty on the Spartans' football helmets that upcoming Saturday. The special edition helmets came after years of fan requests for the Spartans to don the tough, vintage logo on game days. Since debuting in 2020, the special Gruff helmets have made appearances in various games th more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * Hilton Grand Vacations to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 15, 2026) - Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) announces it will report financial results for the third quarter of 2026 before the financial markets open on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, followed by a teleconference at 9 a.m. (ET). Participants are encouraged to listen to the live webcast by logging onto the HGV Investor Relations websit more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 16 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * How Do Georgia Constitutional Amendments Work? * When Georgians go to the polls on November 3, they'll vote on three proposed changes to the state constitution. Most voters know what a law is. Fewer know how the constitution gets changed, or why the final decision lies with voters. Here's a quick guide. Q: What is a constitutional amendment? A: It's a change to Georgia's constitution, the state's top-level rulebook. Every law the Gen more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The LIBRE Initiative Brings Jacksonville's Growing Latino Community Together for Hispanic Heritage Month Capitol Connect * JACKSONVILLE, FL. - This week, The LIBRE Initiative hosted a Capitol Connect event in Jacksonville, Florida, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The event brought together more than 75 community members and elected leaders, with Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Concerned Veterans for America more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Backs Pro-Worker Candidates for 2026 U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Elections * The 2026 Congressional elections come at a pivotal moment in American history and will have a monumental impact on working people and union members throughout the United States. All 435 seats in House of Representatives, plus 6 nonvoting delegate seats, and 33 of the 100 Senate seats are up for  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 17 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 M-DCPS AP Performance Soars Past State Averages The College Board has released its 2026 Advanced Placement (AP) examination results, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) continues to demonstrate strong academic performance. An impressive 73% of M-DCPS AP exams earned a qualifying score of 3 or higher, exceeding Florida's rate by 5 percentage points and matching the global average among all AP exam takers worldwide.  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Miami-Dade Bar Names Two Hunton Attorneys 2026 Circle of Excellence Award Winners * Hunton associates Jae Lynn "JL" Huckaba and Jessica Rivero have been named honorees of the 2026 Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards in the Insurance Law and Mergers & Acquisitions areas, respectively. The annual awards recognize the attorneys who "set the standard for skill, integrity, and professionalism in their practice areas" acros more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 17 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 16, 2026 The Blue Book: 18 Days Until Victory Hello and welcome to The Blue Book, the Michigan Democratic Party's weekly recap to keep you in the know about Michigan politics. Every week, we'll bring you the latest in how Democrats are delivering for Michiganders and standing up to Republican extremism in the Great Lakes State. FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW: 1. MIKE ROGERS TREATS AUTOWORKERS LIKE TRASH: According to new reporting f more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 16 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 Debbie Stabenow, Winnie Brinks, Michigan Leaders Expose GOP's Corrupt, Cost-Raising Agenda Ahead of Vance Visit LANSING -- Today, ahead of JD Vance's campaign event in Monroe, the Michigan Democratic Party convened a virtual press conference to call out Mike Rogers, John James, and Michigan Republicans--including Rylee Linting, Jamie Thompson, and Laura Perry--for backing Trump's cost-raising agenda while lining their own po more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine's Dr. Stephan Zuchner Receives Wolfe Research Prize for Inherited Neuropathy Discoveries * The University of Miami geneticist is recognized for disease-gene discoveries that have improved the diagnosis of inherited neuropathies and identified potential targets for treatment. Key Takeaways * Stephan Zuchner, M.D., Ph.D., received the 2026 Wolfe Research Prize for research on inherited neuropathies and rela more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 17 -- The Missouri Bar issued the following news: * * * October 16, 2026 300-plus Missouri lawyers sworn in during 2026 Fall Enrollment Ceremonies Over 300 individuals were sworn into the legal profession before judges of the Supreme Court of Missouri, officers of The Missouri Bar, and members of the Missouri Board of Law Examiners during the Fall Enrollment Ceremonies Friday at the Supreme Court of Missouri building in Jefferson City. Those lawyers were among the individuals who passed the July 2026 Bar Exam. more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Kelly, Schiff Slam Attorney General Blanche for Illegally Allowing Sale of Guns to Teenagers, Increasing Likelihood of School Shootings * WASHINGTON--U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Friday led in a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) decision to break with decades of precedent and unilaterally refuse to enforce a pr more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 17 -- Navy Region Hawaii issued the following news: * * * Navy Region Hawaii empowers Sailors for the 2026 Midterm Elections 16 October 2026 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Demonstrating that operational readiness extends to civic responsibility, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) conducted a command-wide military voting stand down at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's Memorial Chapel, Oct. 9, 2026. Capt. Gregory deWindt, chief of staff for CNRH, led the briefing to help service members and first-time v more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12408) by labor policy analyst Elizabeth Weber Handwerker. Here are excerpts: * * * New Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States Introduction The H-2A visa program allows for the temporary admission of foreign workers to the United States to perform agricultural labor or services of a seasonal or temporary nature. (See CRS Report R44849, H-2A and H-2B Temporary  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children posted the following news: * * * New Burn Outpatient Clinic Opens in Charleston * With great anticipation swirling around the impending opening of the fifth American Burn Association-verified pediatric burn care location in the Shriners Children's healthcare system, a ceremonial ribbon-cutting took place at the new Shriners Children's Charleston outpatient burn clinic on August 4, 2026. The expansion of pediatric burn care, which will serve children in S more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * North Fort Myers Man Pleads Guilty to Illegally Possessing a Gun and Drug Offenses * Fort Myers, Florida - Olivier Emanuel Fevrier-Sildor (27, North Fort Myers) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, and three c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Does Darren Soto Agree With Angie Nixon? October 16, 2026 In a stunning admission on CNN, socialist Angie Nixon said she wants to see her opponent, Senator Ashley Moody, "locked up and punished in jail" if she's elected. And Darren Soto is refusing to condemn her insane position. That's a pattern. Soto has stayed silent on Nixon's pushto defund the police, end cash bail, and raise money to keep violent criminals out of jail. And he's ba more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport will host in-person recruiting event on Nov. 7 * The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport recruiters and department leaders will be searching for new employees during an in-person recruiting event on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held inside the gymnasium of Building 80, located at 80 Fleet Access Road, Newport, Rhode Island, outside of NUWC Division Newport's main gate. Candidates are so more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 17 -- NXXT Golf, an organization that runs women's, amateur and junior tours to help players advance their careers, issued the following news: * * * NXXT Golf Names Tom Bevington Director, Tour Operations Former tour professional and tournament founder joins NXXT's leadership team to oversee event delivery across three tours and lead the 2027 launch of the NXXT Battle League - Orlando, FL, October 16, 2026 - NXXT Golf, operator of North America's only vertically integrated competitive golf platform spanning junior, wom more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Oct. 17 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces first cohort for Leading AI in the Newsroom 33 journalists and newsroom leaders selected for Poynter's new program on responsible AI adoption, leadership and organizational change - ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (October 16, 2026) -- The Poynter Institute today announced the first cohort of Leading AI in the Newsroom, a new leadership program created for journalists guiding artificial intelligence adoption in sma more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Previously Convicted Bank Robber Charged Again for Robbing Banks Wearing "Old Man" Mask * Tampa, Florida - David Sartin, Jr. (40, St. Petersburg) has been charged by criminal complaint with two counts of bank robbery. If convicted, he faces up to 20 years in federal prison on each count. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to court documents, on August 24, 2026, Sartin r more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 15 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Rattler on the Rise: Ashley Bryant Builds a Career at Overtime * Tallahassee, Fl. - Ashley Bryant spent more than a decade playing volleyball. Today, she tells the stories of athletes building careers of their own. Growing up in Alabama, sports were woven into Bryant's family. Her mother played college volleyball, her older brothers played Division I football, and Bryant spent more than 10 years  more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Oct. 17 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Tracking sea-level rise over thousands of years October 15, 2026 Using sediment records, Jennifer Walker, Ph.D., looks into the past--as far back as 5,000 years--to study sea-level change in salt marshes and coastal environments. Walker, an assistant professor of environmental science in Rowan University's School of Earth & Environment, produces detailed high-resolution records that show how the different processes driving sea-level change vary by location a more PR

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Seminole Hard Rock Hotel Casino Hollywood to Host the 2026 World Poker Tour Rock N Roll Poker Open Beginning Tuesday Nov 17 * Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood and the and Major Series Of Poker (MSPT) are gearing up for tournament poker action when the Seminole Hard Rock "Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open" (RRPO) returns Tuesday, Nov. 17 to Tuesday, Dec. 2. The RRPO series features 55 prima more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Visits Cyprus to Strengthen Collective Security Ties in the Mediterranean, Reaffirm Cypriot Sovereignty * LARNACA, Cyprus - Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott, member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and chairman of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, traveled to the Republic of Cyprus to meet with Cypriot leaders. During his visit, Senator Scott discussed American interests in the Mediterranean and reaf more PR

AUBURN, Alabama, Oct. 16 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Senior in mechanical engineering soars beyond the classroom * Just days before starting his journey at Auburn in August 2023, David Phillips watched an eagle soar across the sky and land at the 50-yard line at Jordan-Hare Stadium. From that moment, Auburn Engineering and Auburn's Raptor Center would become intertwined in the mechanical engineering senior's college experience. Phillips now serves as a student volunteer and primary caregiver more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Shooting for the Moon: A UCF Graduate's Role in Artemis Mission Safety * * As a Lockheed Martin spacecraft propulsion test engineer, Joseph Hoayun '22 '26MSEM helps meet the demands of NASA's ambitious Artemis launch schedule. * Supporting the night shift at Kennedy Space Center, he helps verify that spacecraft systems for Artemis III, IV and V are ready for flight. * Long before testing flight tanks, Hoayun fell asleep to his father reading sc more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 16 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Sixth cohort of SDSU students celebrated in Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine Blue Coat Ceremony * South Dakota State University's Professional Program in Veterinary Medicine honored 20 students at its annual Blue Coat Ceremony on Oct. 3, presenting each with a personalized blue Carhartt work coat sponsored by a regional veterinarian. With this year being the sixth annual celebration, the presentation has become a cherished traditio more PR

TYSONS, Virginia, Oct. 17 -- TEGNA Inc., a broadcast, digital media and marketing services company, issued the following news release: * * * 10/16/26 TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon Thomas moves from president and general manager of TEGNA's Tampa and Jacksonville stations - McLean, Va. -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, the company's NBC affiliate in Atlanta, its sister station, WATL, and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. He will be responsib more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * The lab behind the standard: Ensuring trust in DOW drug testing * Oct. 16, 2026 | By Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry, Armed Forces Medical Examiner System Before a drug test result can be forensically defensible, the laboratory producing it must first demonstrate that it can be trusted. For the federal government, responsibility falls, in part, to the Department of War Quality Assurance Laboratory at the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System. This spec more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, Oct. 16 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * Three Music Alumni--An Update * Scarlett Freeman, a 2026 Commercial Music alumna, has been invited to the College of Music Society's 2027 International Conference in Reykjavik, Iceland. There she will present her paper titled: The Indigo Project: A Testament to the Healing and Community Found in Music, which tells the story of six domestic violence and relationship abuse victims. Freeman organized a benefit concert in the spring of last year wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release: * * * Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Treatment from Insurance Companies After Hurricane Isaias * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and United Policyholders (UP) shared tips and resources to help consumers get their wind and flood insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Initial estimates indicate that the storm resulted in about $1 to 2 billion in more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Oct. 16 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Trustees Announce AI Certificate, Advance Florida Expansion * From expanding into Florida and launching an artificial intelligence certificate program to developing a new Master of Education degree, Cedarville University is moving forward with plans to advance its Christ-centered mission following decisions made by the Board of Trustees during its fall meeting earlier this month. At the annual meeting, trustees also approved the creation of an advisory coun more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF study finds persistent gaps in hearing aid coverage, especially for older and lower-income adults * Despite gradual progress in insurance policies requiring hearing aid coverage, many Americans still lack guaranteed access to these essential devices, according to a new study published in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The study found substantial differences in mandated coverage across age groups, with the greatest increase among childr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, and Drug Traffickers * Thanks to President Trump, our border is secure and ICE has been unleashed to target, arrest, and deport all illegal aliens WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens across the country, convicted for first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child - child pornography, more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Oct. 16 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Young voters fear mass shootings like the one in Oregon, but that fear divides them on gun control * A gunman shot and killed three children and a teacher at a school in Bend, Oregon, on Oct. 15, 2026, the 52nd school shooting this year, according to CNN. The children's ages were 5, 8 and 11; a 7-year-old and another teacher were taken to the hospital with critical injuries. The 16-year-old shooting suspect was shot and killed by a bysta more PR