WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Extension follows grace period announcement last week for seven states affected by Helene While renewal dates have passed for some National Flood Insurance Program policyholders in Florida who were affected by Hurricane Milton, these policyholders may be able to take steps that will renew their policy and receive coverage for flood damage. Certain NFIP policy  more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: United States Roger B. Handberg announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Frank Talbot will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA Talbot has been appointed to serve as the District Election Officer (DEO) for  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Oct. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the unsealing of an indictment charging Nhan Pham (54, Orlando) with three counts of violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for receiving in interstate commerce and proffering delivery of an adulterated device, misbranding a device after its shipment in interstate commerce, and failing to register as  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, FLA. -- The Marine Corps' XQ-58A Valkyrie completed its latest test flight and first multi- service integration effort during Emerald Flag 2024 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, this October. Emerald Flag 2024 is a multiservice and multi-domain test event that incorporates new and developing technology while focusing on the efficiency of joint warfare. The effort includes integrating advanced  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * Two States Requested Access to BEAD Funds Totaling Over $2.5 Billion * * * The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Alabama and Florida's Initial Proposals for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, a cornerstone of the Biden-Harris Administration's "I  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2024: The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions taken against national banks and federal savings associations (banks), and individuals currently and formerly affiliated with banks the OCC supervises. The OCC uses enforcement actions against banks to require the board of directors and management to take timely actions t  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: REstoration, COordination & VERification (RECOVER) announces the opening of the public and agency review and comment period for the RECOVER 2024 System Status Report (SSR). RECOVER developed the 2024 SSR to provide an assessment of whether the goals and purposes of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), including the Interim Goals and Interim Targets, are b  more

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted multiple, precision airstrikes on numerous Iran-backed Houthi weapons storage facilities within Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen that contained various advanced conventional weapons used to target U.S. and international military and civilian vessels navigating international waters throughout the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. These actio  more