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Dr. Matt Huebner (left) and Dr. Harold Siegel (right)

Best Hair Transplant Doctors in Florida: Drs. Harold Siegel and Matt Huebner Secure #1 Ranking for 2026

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE - NEWS -- In an industry frequently complicated by complex per-graft pricing and high-volume clinical schedules, Drs. Harold Siegel and Matt Huebner of Natural Transplants have been officially recognized as the premier surgical team in the state. Your Health Magazine recently published its highly anticipated 2026 evaluations, placing Drs. Siegel and Huebner at the very top of their "Top 5 Most Trusted Hair Transplant Doctors in Florida" list.
Dark Matter Technologies integrates Snapdocs

Dark Matter integrates Snapdocs with its Empower LOS to power seamless digital closings

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE - NEWS-- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a new integration between its Empower® loan origination system (LOS) and Snapdocs, the mortgage industry's leading digital closing platform. Through the seamless, two-way integration, closing teams can generate orders, track transaction progress with real-time status updates and automate key closing and funding workflows, all without leaving their system of record.
The UPSHOT League

The UPSHOT League welcomes Tamika Catchings as Advisor and Investor, Alongside Cheryl Miller and Ann Meyers Drysdale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- The UPSHOT League, a new professional women's basketball league dedicated to expanding opportunities for elite players and strengthening connections within communities, today announced that Tamika Catchings has joined the league as an advisor and investor.
Natural Transplants

Natural Transplants in Ft. Lauderdale Named a Top Industry Leader in 2026 Global Hair Transplant Market Report

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Natural Transplants, a specialized hair restoration clinic with surgical facilities in Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Washington, D.C., has been officially recognized as a major player in the global market according to the newly released Hair Transplant Global Market Report 2026 by The Business Research Company. The clinic was highlighted alongside a select group of elite legacy brands in an industry experiencing unprecedented worldwide demand.
Equipment Upgrades and Renovation Fell 18% in February 2026

Equipment Upgrades and Renovation Fell 18% in February 2026 – Other Capital Projects Remain Stable

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Industrial SalesLeads released its February 2026 Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks industrial capital investment activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects.
Dark Matter Technologies

Dark Matter Technologies enables secure AI agents inside its Empower LOS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the launch of a new capability on the Dark Matter Developer Platform, enabling lenders to use AI agents securely within the regulated mortgage environment.
Natural Transplants Named #1 Among Top Hair Restoration

Natural Transplants Named #1 Among Hair Restoration Clinics in Florida by Miami Living

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- As the demand for highly discreet aesthetic procedures continues to rise among executives and high-profile individuals, Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, has been officially ranked the number one facility by Miami Living Magazine in its latest feature, "Florida's Top 6 Hair Restoration Clinics for Natural & Undetectable Results."

FLORIDA GOVERNMENT

RMA Joins with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture to Update West Tampa CRA Redevelopment Plan

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA (rma.us.com), a leading economic development firm, is proud to be part of the project team helmed by RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) to update the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan. The plan update will focus on a redevelopment roadmap for the next 10 years and will identify community priorities, strategic opportunities, and economic partners to best execute the CRA's goals, objectives, and policies.

RMA Hired by the City of Coconut Creek to Create Florida Redevelopment Plan

City of Coconut Creek, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Coconut Creek to create a redevelopment plan for the City. The award-winning firm will establish a set of redevelopment strategies, evaluate city-owned vacant land, identify underused private properties ripe for redevelopment, and conduct a long-term financial analysis for the city.
Jazz Fest Returns to Pompano Beach, FL

Jazz Fest Returns to Pompano Beach, FL for a 5th Year in April 2026

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, proudly announces the milestone "sapphire" 5th anniversary of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set along the city's stunning shoreline, the festival once again brings two days of world-class performances, culinary delights, and community celebration - all free to the public. This event is set to rival the most notable Jazz Festivals in the county, with warm breezes, salted air and the vibes of sultry jazz.
City of Dania Beach FL Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis

City of Dania Beach FL Selects RMA to Prepare CRA Operational Analysis

DANIA BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces updates to budget proposal with $66M to restore cultural and community priorities

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week (on Aug. 19), Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced an update to her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 that restores important programs and services by leveraging nearly $66 million in newly identified and recovered funds. The updated budget reflects feedback from County Commissioners, community stakeholders, and residents, while continuing to prioritize strong fiscal stewardship.
The recently revitalized Mass Market, on the anchors of the Midtown CRA

The City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.