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ATLANTA, Ga. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that 40-year industry veteran Merri Jo Cowen, CEO of Stellar MLS, is the recipient of the 2025 Beverly Faull Affordable Housing Leadership Award.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today that co-founder and Chief Growth Officer Tim Smith has been named a 2026 Industry Titan National Mortgage Professional (NMP). The Industry Titan Award recognizes mortgage professionals whose leadership, innovation and long-term contributions have shaped the industry.

BEREA, Ky. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Fahe today announced the expansion of its Housing Can't Wait® initiative through a coordinated, multi-state advocacy campaign designed to elevate housing as a central economic and workforce priority across Appalachia. Across Appalachia, housing shortages are not accidental.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Jenner's Pond in Chester County, one of Simpson's Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), offers spacious cottages with new finishes, designed for today's active, modern elders looking for alternatives or to upsize to a forever home. With up to 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the cottages provide an option to skip the condo phase and settle directly into a 62+ Life Plan Community.

WEST GROVE, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Simpson announces its memory care programs at Jenner's Pond and Simpson Meadows are the first in Pennsylvania to receive the prestigious Comfort Matters® accreditation, and one of only 43 worldwide. The distinction recognizes Simpson's commitment to providing person-directed dementia care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being for individuals living with dementia.

BALTIMORE, Md. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- AgingIN, a global leader in long-term care culture transformation, released a special episode of the Elevate Eldercare podcast today, featuring a candid conversation between AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan and Susie Singer Carter, creator of the documentary "No Country for Old People." The episode explores the film's unflinching look at aging services and calls for a multilayered movement grounded in accountability, public pressure, and cultural change.

BOGOTA, Colombia /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cielo.Travel today released its February 2026 update to "The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogota," a monthly guide that spotlights standout dining experiences across Colombia's capital. The refreshed list spans chef-led tasting menus, neighborhood favorites, market-based cuisine and historic institutions, and includes an interactive map to help visitors build efficient, high-quality itineraries.

SARASOTA, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Bernard F. Walsh, a senior partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, has been named Lead Counsel Verified for 2026 in Florida Personal Injury law. This independent designation is issued by LawInfo, a premier national lawyer directory and legal resource that has served consumers for nearly three decades.

BOCA RATON, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Natural Transplants®, a leading hair restoration clinic with a prominent presence in Florida, has been named the top hair transplant clinic in Boca Raton in a recent industry roundup highlighting the area's most respected providers.

NEW ORLEANS, La. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- With skilled nursing margins tightening, reimbursement uncertainty rising, and older adults wanting more personalized settings, nursing home and senior living operators are reassessing which care models will sustain both mission and market viability intact. AgingIN invites elder care leaders to the ReImagining Care Models conference for dynamic discussions on person-directed living, workforce culture, and operational design.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Persephone Healing Arts Center celebrates 24 years of continuous service in integrative, holistic, and anthroposophic medicine. Founded in 2001 by Dr. A. Schaeffer-Pautz, MD, the Center has become a recognized place of compassionate, individualized healthcare that bridges modern medical science with the wisdom of integrative, spiritual, and nature-based healing traditions.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Musicful AI Music Generator has gained a large user base in the AI Music field over the past year due to its powerful AI model capable of generating natural and high-quality AI music. However, Musicful hasn't stopped innovating. Now, their brand-new feature: AI Music Video Generation has been released. This is exciting news for music enthusiasts and professional musicians alike.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced today a new partnership with Stewart Lender Services, a division of Stewart Information Services Corporation (NYSE: STC), that enhances FirstClose's Order Management System (OMS) with expanded home equity fulfillment capabilities.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the appointment of Alex Sirpis as vice president of sales. In this role, Sirpis will lead the company's sales organization, refine the go-to-market strategy and drive revenue growth as FirstClose continues expanding its presence with mortgage and home equity lenders across the country.

OCALA, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts! On Saturday, December 6, the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala will be transformed into a 1950s-style dance hall and casino for the "Happy Days Sock Hop," a high-energy holiday fundraiser for Stirrups 'n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Casino Party Planners Florida announced today.

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been competitively down selected to demonstrate the next evolution in live training modernization: the Force-on-Force Small Arms Appended Sensor Package (ASP). This hybrid system, which integrates laser, optical, and geo-pairing technologies, represents a significant leap forward in live training realism.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- As year-end reporting and finals season ramp up, Mapify, the AI mind mapping summarizer trusted by over 5 million users worldwide, helps turn videos, images, audio files, web pages, and documents into clear, editable maps. Recognized as one of the top AI mind mapping apps, Mapify makes it easy for students, educators, professionals, and creators to organize ideas and summarize anything visually.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Valuecom, a leading global coupons and savings platform, has officially launched its Black Friday 2025 deals hub, presenting one of the most extensive collections of discounts available across major retail categories. The dedicated page features over 500,000 verified coupons, updated as of November 21, 2025, consolidating the year's deepest and most competitive promotions into a single, accessible resource.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, recognized for its commitment to realistic human hair wigs, announces the launch of its 2025 Black Friday Wigs Sale. Timed to align with Thanksgiving, the event features a selection of human hair wigs that look real, including popular luvme black wigs. This year's sale aims to help individuals explore seasonal hairstyle trends and find natural-looking options suitable for holiday gatherings and everyday wear.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union (Velocity) has announced the launch of a new Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) program designed to give members greater financial flexibility and control over their everyday spending. A financial institution with over $1 billion in assets and serving over 80,000 members, Velocity is introducing this program to further its commitment to offering comprehensive financial services to its members for every stage of their life.