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Industrial SalesLeads today announced the June 2026 results of its planned capital project spending report

REPORT: New U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Planned Projects Rebound, June 2026 Up 15% with 59 New Projects

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads today announced the June 2026 results of its planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry. New planned projects rebounded during the month, with research confirming 59 new Food and Beverage projects in June 2026, a 15.7% increase from the 51 projects identified in May 2026.
Craftline Remodeling keeps design, architecture, engineering, permitting, and construction on one accountable team

Craftline Remodeling, an ADU Builder in Tampa, Brings Architects and Designers In-House as New Florida Law Drives Demand

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (TAMPA, Fla.) -- Homeowners searching for an ADU builder in Tampa or St. Petersburg have a new reason to act and a full-service option in Craftline Remodeling, a licensed Florida design-build contractor (CBC1269114) that handles accessory dwelling units and garage conversions entirely in-house.
Industrial SalesLeads' June 2026 report on planned capital project spending shows continued momentum in the Industrial Manufacturing sector

U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Sector Posts 8.72-percent Q2 Growth as June 2026 Planned Projects Reach 162

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads' June 2026 report on planned capital project spending shows continued momentum in the Industrial Manufacturing sector, with 162 new projects tracked with Q2 quarter growth of 8.72%. The Firm's research, which spans North American facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization efforts.
Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC Introduces ‘Smile Paint’

New ‘Smile Paint’ is a Play-Based Toothpaste Concept That Turns Toothbrushing into a Creative Adventure

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (TAMPA, Fla.) -- Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC is proud to announce the launch of Smile Paint™, a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind child's toothbrushing concept, designed to transform daily brushing into a fun, engaging experience. With its playful, hands-on approach, Smile Paint empowers kids to explore toothbrushing in a way that turns an everyday routine into a creative adventure.
Small Business Pharmacies Aligned for Reform (SPAR)

SPAR commends Florida AG James Uthmeier as first to subpoena CVS over so-called secret contracts with drug makers

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Small Business Pharmacies Aligned for Reform (SPAR) today praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for becoming the first attorney general in the United States to subpoena CVS's confidential contracts with drug manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and both chain and independent retail pharmacies.
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Capital Markets: New U.S. Building Materials and Distribution Sector Maintains Steady Capital Investment in May 2026

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial manufacturing activity remained active in May 2026, led by ongoing investment from building materials manufacturers, distributors, and specialty suppliers across the United States and Canada. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 212 building materials and distribution projects from January through May 2026 signaling consistent and steady demand for warehouse construction, facility modernization, expansion, and operational upgrades.
Empire License offers Natural Woman brand

Acquire This Brand: Natural Woman Expands, Positioned for Fashion, Beauty, and Licensing Opportunities

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) -- Natural Woman, a growing lifestyle brand focused on confidence, authenticity, beauty, and self-expression, is expanding its vision across multiple consumer product categories, creating new opportunities in fashion, accessories, beauty, and licensing. The brand is available from Empire License, Inc.

FLORIDA GOVERNMENT

Charles W. Burkett Announces Candidacy for Governor of Florida

Charles W. Burkett, Four-Time Surfside Mayor, Runs for Governor of Florida as ‘No Party Affiliation’ Candidate

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (SURFSIDE, Fla.) --- Charles W. Burkett, four-term Mayor of Surfside and lifelong Floridian, today announced his candidacy for Governor of Florida in the 2026 election as a No Party Affiliation candidate. Burkett's campaign will focus on practical, common-sense solutions that put current Florida residents first.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava

Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava hosts ribbon-cutting at WASD South District Wastewater Treatment Plant

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) --- Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, joined by County Commissioner Danielle Cohen Higgins (D8), Miami-Dade County Chief Utilities and Regulatory Services Officer Roy Coley, and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Director Jay J. Fink, P.E., will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the new Thickening and Dewatering Facilities at WASD’s South District Wastewater Treatment Plant.
RMA Joins with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture to Update West Tampa CRA Redevelopment Plan

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

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.