Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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FLORIDA BUSINESS

Dark Matter Technologies Taps Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer

Dark Matter Technologies welcomes Brad Vasto as its new Chief Revenue Officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in April 2025, succeeding current CEO Rich Gagliano.
Stephanie Durflinger and Bethany Williams-Woodward

Dark Matter’s Stephanie Durflinger and Bethany Williams-Woodward Win Prestigious 2024 Mortgage Industry Awards

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced that Stephanie Durflinger, its chief product officer, has been named a HousingWire Tech Trendsetter, and Bethany Williams-Woodward, its data solutions product manager, has been named to National Mortgage Professional Magazine's 40 Under 40 list.
Be On The Move

Be On The Move Introduces SoftWave Therapy for Pain Relief and Healing

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Be On The Move, a woman-owned home health physical therapy business in Boynton Beach, Florida, proudly announces the introduction of SoftWave Therapy, a researched and effective treatment designed to provide effective pain relief and accelerated healing.
Industrial Manufacturing Reports for Nov. 2024

Industrial Manufacturing Reports for Nov. 2024: Accelerated Growth for the Third Month with 151 New Projects Announced

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its November 2024 report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing industry, highlighting a significant uptick in activity. The firm, which monitors North American industrial capital project plans, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernizations, identified 151 new projects for the month.

Jazz Fest Pompano Beach Announces 2025 Lineup: Free Music Festival Brings Grammy Winners and Rising Stars to City’s Shore

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Mark your calendars, music lovers! Pompano Beach Arts is thrilled to announce Jazz Fest Pompano Beach will return to the City's beautiful shore on January 24th and 25th, 2025. This 4th annual festival promises to be bigger and tastier than ever before, featuring a stellar lineup of renowned jazz musicians including Joshua Redman & Gabrielle Cavassa, Judith Hill, Randy Brecker, and Jazz Funk Soul alongside a vibrant new food court with a New Orleans flavor, all directly on the beach stage!
Dark Matter Technologies

Shore United Bank contracts with Dark Matter Technologies to use the Empower LOS and AIVA AI virtual assistants

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, announced today that Shore United Bank (Shore United), a community bank founded in 1876, has selected the Empower® LOS and select AIVA® AI virtual assistants from Dark Matter to streamline its mortgage lending operations and offer additional support for integrations.
AJ’s on the Bayou 2024 Free Thanksgiving Day Feast

AJ’s on the Bayou 2024 Free Thanksgiving Day Feast on the Emerald Coast Announced

DESTIN, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- For the ninth consecutive year, AJ's on the Bayou is excited to invite everyone to its free Thanksgiving Day meal, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beloved waterfront restaurant aims to surpass last year's turnout of nearly 1,000 meals, extending a warm invitation to all in the community.

FLORIDA GOVERNMENT

Assistant Sec. of the US Dept. of the Interior Visits Oakland Park Florida

Assistant Sec. of the US Dept. of the Interior Visits Oakland Park Florida Following $2.5M Grant Award

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (2024)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments for Dec. 4, 2024

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Wednesday (Dec. 4), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced three judicial appointments: First, Johnathan Lott, of Fort Lauderdale, to serve as Judge on the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court. Lott has served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida since 2020.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis 2019

Fla. Gov. DeSantis Awards Additional Disaster Fund Relief to Florida Communities Hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Today, Fla. Governor Ron DeSantis announced the award of $7.8M in additional funding from the Florida Disaster Fund to communities hit by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The award includes $500,000 for school district foundations to support teachers and support staff who worked to get schools back open just days after the storms.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Wells Fargo launch Strive305 HUB to empower local businesses

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- In a continued effort to strengthen the small business community, Mayor Daniella Levine Cava joined Miami-Dade County’s Office of Innovation and Economic Development and Wells Fargo leaders to officially launch the Strive305 HUB, an all-in-one resource platform designed to help small business owners connect with essential resources, community partners, and growth opportunities. Powered by Miami-Dade County and funded and sponsored by Wells Fargo, the Strive305 HUB ("STRIVE 305") aims to make small business support more accessible and impactful.
Miami-Dade County, Florida news

Miami-Dade County, Florida, approves resolution to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam at County facilities

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently (Nov. 20), the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners voted in favor of a resolution sponsored by Commissioner Eileen Higgins to eliminate single-use plastics and styrofoam at Miami-Dade County facilities like Miami International airport, PortMiami and County offices.
Polk County History Center in Bartow FL

RMA Hired by the City of Bartow Florida’s CRA for Community Development Feasibility Study

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The award-winning economic development firm, RMA (rma.us.com), is proud to have been selected by the City of Bartow's Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to conduct a feasibility study for the potential redevelopment of commercial and residential properties, along with capital improvement projects, within the CRA district.

NATIONAL NEWS

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