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FLORIDA BUSINESS
South Florida Welcomes New Window and Door Company Focused on Exceptional Service: Armor Pro Windows
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Hurricane season 2025 is around the bend and homeowners in south Florida now have a new choice for window and door installation services - Armor Pro Windows. It's promising to set itself apart with unmatched affordability, exceptional customer service and a seamless experience and offering a free impact window and door estimate.
Klingenstein Fields Advisors Expands Its South Florida Team, welcomes Christopher E. Havlicek
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Havlicek, Client Development, Managing Director, to its South Florida team. He joins John A. Pavela, CFA, Senior Advisor, Partner, and Michael S. Schiff, J.D., AEP, TEP, Client Development, Managing Director, in its offices located at 515 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.
Dark Matter Tech launches New Developer Portal: opens the Empower LOS to external innovation
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today unveiled a new Developer Portal during its second annual Horizon user conference. The Developer Portal marks a significant evolution for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS), moving from API access to a fully open API ecosystem.
Another Strong Showing to Round Out Q1/25 with 425 New U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Planned Projects
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the March 2025 results for the new planned capital project spending report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. Research confirms 147 new projects in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The company monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, encompassing facility expansions, new factory builds, and major equipment upgrades.
March 2025 Produced 57 New Food and Beverage Industry Planned Projects In U.S. with Top Activity in Ohio
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads' March 2025 report on new planned capital project spending in the North American Food and Beverage industry has been released today. The report, which covers facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization, indicates 57 new projects.
New Indie Eco Film, ‘The Paper Bear’ to Premiere at the 2025 Florida Film Festival
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- "The Paper Bear," a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, has been officially selected for the 2025 Florida Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. The world premiere of the film will take place during the festival, which runs from April 11 to 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the film's journey to raise awareness about Northwest Florida's biodiversity.
Dr. Marco N. Barusco Appointed VP of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery, as an Advocate for Patient Safety
PORT ORANGE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dr. Marco N. Barusco, a pioneer in hair restoration surgery and renowned educator, has been appointed Vice President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). This prestigious role reflects his decades-long commitment to advancing cosmetic surgery standards, particularly within hair restoration.
FLORIDA GOVERNMENT
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs Six Bills including CS/HB 421 – Peer Support for First Responders
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Friday (April 18), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 421 – Peer Support for First Responders; HB 513 – Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders; HB 655 – Pet Insurance and Wellness Programs; and CS/HB 1313 – Trust Funds.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava vetoes anti-fluoride legislation following guidance of dentists and medical experts
MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently (April 11), Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced her decision to veto Resolution No. R-370-25 approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on April 1, which directed that fluoridation of the County’s water end within the next 30 days. [VIDEO]
Fla. Gov DeSantis Appointments for April 9, 2025, include So. Florida Water Management District and One Judicial Appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Wednesday (April 9), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hurley and Robert Spottswood Jr. and the reappointment of Charlette Roman to the South Florida Water Management District. First, Thomas Hurley is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Becker Holding Corporation.
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava appoints Stacy Miller as Director of the Dept. of Transportation and Public Works
MIAMI, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces the appointment of Stacy Miller as the new Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Miller joins the County from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where she currently serves as the District Six Secretary, overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the State Highway System in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.
City of Oakland Park Invites Locals to Celebrate Black History Month at Soul Fest 2025 with Food and Music
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Join us at Soul Fest as we honor Black History Month by celebrating the rich contributions and achievements of the African American community. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park at 4000 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, Florida.
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.
