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FLORIDA BUSINESS
A Defining Moment in Humanity? OneHope’s co-founder Rob Hoskins comments on Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (POMPANO BEACH, Fla.) --- The release of Pope Leo XIV's encyclical letter, "Magnifica Humanitas," arrives at a defining moment not only for the global Church but for the whole of human civilization, says Dr. Rob Hoskins, President and Co-founder of OneHope. "As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes communication, learning, relationships, and the very formation of identity, Pope Leo XIV names what the most serious voices across theology, ethics, and technology are beginning to say in unison: the deepest crisis before us is not technological, but anthropological and spiritual," he says. "We are living through one of the most consequential inflection points in human history."
Class Valuation and Makena partner to help real estate appraisers prepare for UAD 3.6
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (NAPLES, Fla.) -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company, today announced a partnership with Makena, a next-generation property data platform designed to help enterprises collect accurate, structured and actionable property data at scale. Through the partnership, Class Valuation appraisers will gain access to InstaPlan(r), Makena's mobile data collection and floor plan application, as they prepare for the wide-scale UAD 3.6 mandate on November 2, 2026.
Black Friday Loyalty Rewards Expands Beyond U.S. Retail into Media, AI Commerce, Advertising, and Entertainment
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (MIAMI, Fla.) --- Black Friday, one of the most recognized names in global commerce, is continuing its evolution beyond traditional retail into a broader media, AI commerce, entertainment, advertising, and licensing opportunity, Empire License, Inc. announced today. As media companies, streaming platforms, advertisers, and technology firms increasingly seek stronger consumer engagement ecosystems, Black Friday is uniquely positioned.
Spodak Dental Group in Delray Beach Again Recognized in 2026 as a Top Workplace for 10th Time
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (DELRAY BEACH, Fla.) -- Spodak Dental Group is proud to announce its recognition as a 2026 Sun Sentinel Top Workplace, marking the 10th time the organization has received the prestigious honor. The organization was the only dental office to be recognized in the Small Business category. The practice's continued growth and recognition are rooted in a philosophy that has become central to the organization's identity, "Dentistry, Done Differently."
Florida leads top five life science planned industrial projects in April 2026
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial manufacturing activity remained strong in April 2026, led by sustained investment from the pharmaceutical, medical device, biotechnology, and healthcare sectors. Florida healthcare provider is planning to invest $55 million for new construction of a 14,500sf medical and office. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 60 pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology projects.
FINANCE REPORT: From Ferrara to Anheuser-Busch: 56 U.S. Food & Beverage Industry Projects Advance in April 2026
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) --- Industrial SalesLeads, Inc., announced today its April 2026 manufacturing industry results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than the previous month. April 2026 saw 56 newly identified planned industrial capital projects ranging from poultry farm construction and brewery renovations to large-scale candy and ingredient manufacturing facilities. Food and Beverage Project Top 10 States include Florida with 6.
Nonprofit Jackson Copeland Foundation Awarded $10K Grant from Duke Energy to Support Communities Across Florida
FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.) --- The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has awarded a $10,000 grant to The Jackson Copeland Foundation to help ensure families can afford essential living expenses following a blood cancer diagnosis. The grant is part of a larger commitment from Duke Energy Florida and its Foundation to support the vitality of the communities the company serves.
FLORIDA GOVERNMENT
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 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
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 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
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.