WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: More than $2.1 billion approved for Florida following 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton The Biden-Harris Administration has maintained unwavering support to Florida after three catastrophic hurricanes, Debby, Helene and Milton, made landfall in a two-month period. In the month since Milton made landfall, a total of $2.1 billion in FEMA assistance has bee  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Miami, FL Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez (FL-28) released the following statement following reports of a security and life threat against Florida Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23). "Political violence has no place in our country," said Rep. Carlos Gimenez. "This violent anti-Semitic hate is despicable and must be confronted to the fullest extent of the law. I commend local and federal law enforcement   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: TALLAHASSEE, FL. At the request of the State of Florida, FEMA approved Direct Temporary Housing Assistance, which may be provided to eligible applicants to meet their temporary housing needs. FEMA is providing three forms of Direct Temporary Housing Assistance to eligible applicants in 13 counties: Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, M  more

DORAL, Florida, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on Nov. 7, 2024, by Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III at U.S. Southern Command's change of command ceremony: * * * Good afternoon, everyone. I don't think there's anybody out there, Laura. Let's try that again. Good afternoon, SOUTHCOM! [Cheers] Alright, alright. You know, I spent years stationed in Florida. So coming back to Florida feels like coming home. And it's an honor to have so many distinguished g  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from ManaSota-88 Inc., Nokomis, Florida: * * * ManaSota-88, Inc. requests a 30-day extension to comment on the pending approval of a request for a "Small-scale Road Pilot Project on Private Land in Florida" submitted by Mosaic Fertilizer, LLC in March 2022. ManaSota-88, Inc. (hereinafter, "ManaSota-88") is a public interest conservation and environmental protectio  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 8 -- 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 release of the Servicemembers and Veterans Manual. The Manual, located online at https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdfl/servicemembers-and-veterans-working-group, is a comprehensive guide to the unique legal issues facing the servicemember and veterans community, including legal protections in the areas of housing, em  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced Gerit William Naber (39, Palm Bay) to 11 years and 8 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Naber entered a guilty plea on June 24, 2024. According to the plea agreement, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office used a confidential source to conduct two contro  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, issued the following news release: Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Daniel Webster (R-FL) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing focused on the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts to recapitalize icebreakers and the Service's ability to fulfill its icebreaking and polar region responsibilities. The  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined America Reports to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's historic victory, Democrats' proclamation of "resistance," and the failure of identity politics. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube and Rumble. On Democrats proclaiming "resistance" in the wake of the election: "Resistance to what? Resistance to what the American people just voted f  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) joined The World Over with Raymond Arroyo to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's historic victory, the Democrats' response to the election, foreign policy challenges facing our nation, and more. See below for highlights and watch the full interview on YouTube. On the success of President-elect Donald Trump's campaign: "It's unlike any campaign in American history [in its] l  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Shares Weekly Update on Biden-Harris Price Hikes Today, Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America's debt crisis and rising inflation and re-shared a copy of his Fall 2024 Economic Snapshot. Every day, Senator Scott is hearing from constituents about how much of a struggle it is for them to make ends meet due to the historic inflation caused by Biden-Harris Price Hikes. Last   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from the Beyond Our Shores Foundation, Newport, Rhode Island: * * * As the Director of the Beyond Our Shores Foundation (BOSF), a 501(c)(3) formed to expand the Dolphinfish Research Program (DRP), an international angler-driven scientific capture-mark-recapture program for dolphinfish (Coryphaena hippurus) and wahoo (Acanthoc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: More than 200 industry partners gathered for an Industry Day with the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) to learn about the newest collaboration from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport and the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The event was held at the Wyndham Newport Hotel in Middletown, Rhode Island, on Oct. 15. "These events not only provide our industry partners with specif  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: PENTAGON PRESS SECRETARY MAJOR GENERAL PAT RYDER: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Looks like there's something wrong with this side of the room here since everybody's on this side of the room, but OK. All right. Well, just a few things at the top and I'll be glad to take your questions. So as many of you saw in the statement that we released on Friday, Secretary Austin ordered the deployment of additional ball  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Comparte una actualizacion semanal sobre la crisis inflacionaria de Biden El Senador Rick Scott publico una actualizacion semanal sobre sus acciones para abordar la crisis de deuda y la creciente inflacion de Estados Unidos y compartio nuevamente su Panorama Economico del otono 2024. Todos los dias, el Senador Scott escucha a sus constituyentes hablar sobre lo dificil que es para ellos llegar a fin de mes debi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: After the urging of Senator Rick Scott and Senator Marco Rubio with a letter to President Joe Biden calling for his immediate approval of the Seminole Tribe of Florida's request for an expedited Major Disaster Declaration following the impacts of major Hurricane Milton, President Biden approved the request. Hurricane Milton brought devastation throughout the entire State of Florida, and ensuring the Tribe has a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: LITHIA, FL. - Congressman Vern Buchanan today announced the honorees of the 2nd Annual Congressional Veteran Commendation ceremony. Buchanan established the awards to honor the wartime sacrifices and peacetime community involvement of veterans residing in Florida's 16th Congressional District. "These awards are just one small way we can help pay tribute to our local heroes who put it all on  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Nov. 8, 2024: Miami, FL - Yesterday, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) presented the Congressional Veteran Commendation to the following local veterans in Miami-Dade County for their distinguished service: Lieutenant Colonel Michael Coote, United States Army from Miami Lakes; Pedro Llaguno, Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) in the United States Navy from Miami Lakes; Lance Corporal Leonardo Polo, United S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Today, ahead of Veterans Day, Senator Rick Scott shared his 2024 Veterans Day Legislative Update. Within the update, Senator Scott shares his work to support Florida's veterans, active duty service members and their families, and also highlights legislative actions he is working on and victories for the community. Senator Rick Scott said, "This Veterans Day and every day, I am honored to serve the brave men an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 30, 2024, from Wise, New York: * * * To: Chief Counsel's Office Attention: Comment Processing Office of the Comptroller of the Currency 400 7th Street SW Suite 3E-218 Washington, DC 20219 * * * Federal Reserve Board of Governors Attn: Ann E. Misback Secretary of the Board Mailstop M-4775 2001 C St. NW Washington, DC 20551 *.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Access Board has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from the American Resort Development Association: * * * Before the U.S. ACCESS BOARD Office of General Counsel 1331 F Street NW Suite 1000 Washington, D.C. 20004-1111 COMMENTS of the American Resort Development Association on the Proposed Rule for Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations Docket Number ATBCB-224-0001-0001 From: Sandra Yartin DePoy Senior Vice President, Global   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the following public communication dated Nov. 5, 2024, from Hispanic Federation, New York: * * * To: Daniel Delgado Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Immigration Policy Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans U.S. Department of Homeland Security cc. Sarah Flinn, Assistant Director, Office of Policy, EOIR Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary, Department of Homeland Security RE: Request to Provide for Public Commen  more