Press Releases

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

PALM BEACH, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 559 and SB 1004, strengthening Florida’s animal cruelty laws, increasing protections for vulnerable animals, expanding accountability for abusers, and enhancing consumer protections related...

Florida Department of State

For Immediate Release Friday, May 22, 2026 TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – This week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winners of the America250FL art and essay contest at a reception held at the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.

EIN Presswire

~Ten friends groups will receive up to $15,000 for park projects, accessibility, resource management and maintenance~ TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ten citizen support organizations — often known as CSOs or...

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

FERNANDINA BEACH and FORT MYERS, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2026 Gulf private recreational red snapper season and applauded federal approval of Florida’s Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP), allowing the state to assume management...

U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Chairman Andy Ogles (R-TN) delivered the following opening statement in a hearing to examine the escalating cyber threats facing state and local governments and...

DVIDS - Georgia

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has received a transportable satellite tracking antenna system from the U.S. Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) System Delta 81 (SYD 81) to expand joint space testing, training and operational...

DVIDS - Georgia

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and multiple Army and Navy research commands, has advanced a new generation of DNA and RNA sequencing technology designed to quickly identify...

The Florida Bar

May 20, 2026Updated May 21, 2026, 1:16 p.m. ET A former federal prosecutor in Fort Pierce who worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s probe into President Donald Trump was indicted May 20 with smuggling out secret office documents — some of which...

EIN Presswire

Recognition highlights growing national reputation in federal criminal defense, white collar investigations, healthcare fraud, and cryptocurrency matters BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- South Florida White...

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

MIAMI, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 905, the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act, strengthening Florida’s protections against hostile foreign influence, foreign terrorist organizations, and foreign adversaries...

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Khari James and Emilie Oglesby to the Statewide Council on Human Trafficking.

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of April Busby and the reappointment of Cynthia Brooks, Jerry Dixon, Amanda Eldridge, and Jennie Goodman to the Holmes County Hospital Corporation.

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Melissa Matz and Mel Ponder to the Board of Control for Southern Regional Education.

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Stephen Oppenheimer and the reappointment of Stephen Hammond to the Lower Florida Keys Hospital District.

Executive Office of the Governor - Florida

LAKELAND, Fla. —Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 484, which protects ratepayers, the environment, and local communities from harm caused by hyperscale data centers. “Today in Lakeland, I signed legislation to protect our citizens and...

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

GREENVILLE, S.C., June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) (“United”) today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to sell its equipment finance business, consisting of Navitas Credit Corp. and NLFC...

EIN Presswire

Motion asks S.D. Fla. to enjoin enforcement now, four months before SB 488 takes effect Oct 1. Florida legislature has already amended the challenged law. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 8, 2026, Ticket Toro...

The Florida Bar

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nine judicial appointments Monday, filling vacancies on circuit and county courts in Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Miami-Dade counties.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The US Justice Department announced Monday the creation of a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” as part of a settlement resolving litigation brought by President Donald Trump, members of his family, and the Trump Organization over...

Attorney General of Florida

Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide initiative to dismantle the organized networks behind dangerous "teen takeover" events across Florida.