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FLORIDA BUSINESS
Worth Pursuing Inc. Hosts its First Annual ‘New Year, Healthy You’ Health Fair for 2025 in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Worth Pursuing Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to hunger relief, mental health advocacy, and education, is proud to host its 1st Annual "New Year, Healthy You" Health Fair on January 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksonville Public Library Main, located at 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL.
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.
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 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: 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!
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.
FLORIDA GOVERNMENT
City of Oakland Park Hosts its Annual MLK Celebration for 2025 at Wimberly Field
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.
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 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.
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 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, 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.
