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Jennifer Hedly

Jennifer Hedly
Jennifer hedly is the managing content editor for Florida Newswire™, and has been a team member of the Neotrope® News Network since Dec. 2008. She is a creative writer, former surfer girl, and currently resides in South Florida. She paints, is a foodie, and owns two pure white tabby cats who prefer their identities be kept secret (and no, they don't have their own Facebook page).

Christopher Simmons’ MuseWire again ranked among the Top 70 Music Industry Blogs for 2025 by Feedspot | National News

TEMECULA, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- MuseWire has been selected by the panelists at Feedspot as one of the "Top 70 Music Industry Blogs" on the web for 2025. Ranked #30 this year (#35 last year). MuseWire™ (aka/formerly Music Industry Newswire) covers music makers, music gear, audiophile gear, the music business and related topics; established 2006. A publication of Neotrope®. Edited by Christopher Laird Simmons, a working tech journalist since 1984, and member ASCAP.

Rowan Innovation Venture Fund Appoints Garden State Venture Partners to Lead Next Phase of Innovation | National News

GLASSBORO, N.J. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Rowan Innovation Venture Fund (RIVF) today announced the appointment of Garden State Venture Partners (GSVP) as its new management team, marking a significant milestone in the fund's evolution. This leadership expansion brings together a seasoned group of investment and institutional professionals to lead the fund into its next phase of innovation and impact.

Autocraft Bodywerks’ New 23,000 sq. ft. Bee Cave | 71 West Location Is Officially Open for Business! | National News

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Autocraft Bodywerks is proud to announce the opening of its fourth state-of-the-art collision repair center, located on State Highway 71 in Spicewood, Texas. This new 23,000-square-foot facility has achieved I-CAR Gold Class status and is proudly sponsored by BMW of South Austin and Audi of South Austin, as it works toward becoming the only BMW and Audi-certified collision repair center in the area. The company's expanded footprint, led by Manager Robbie Mulderrig will better serve customers in West Austin, Westlake, Bee Cave, Lakeway, Spicewood, and the surrounding communities.

Terani Couture Dresses Turn Heads at 2025 Oscar Luxury Gala | National News

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The 2025 Oscar Luxury Gala was a night to remember. The event featured live entertainment, red-carpet interviews, and an elegant award ceremony. Hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Universal City, this black-tie affair welcomed Hollywood insiders and guests for an exclusive Academy Awards. One of the evening's biggest highlights was the presence of the Miss West Coast Pageant 2025 titleholders. All these pageant queens turned heads in breathtaking gowns provided by none other than Terani Couture.

Haier TV and Total Sonics Announce Addition of Award-Winning Total Cal Auto Calibration Technology to Next Generation of Haier TVs |...

MILFORD, Mass. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Total Sonics® (a division of THAT Corporation®) is very pleased to announce they've come to agreement with global CE powerhouse Haier Multimedia on licensing Total Cal®, their innovative automatic room calibration system. Total Cal's groundbreaking approach both simplifies the room calibration process for consumers and keeps costs down for manufacturers.

Center for Innovation’s 2025 Conference Issues Bold Call to Action: Uniting Advocacy, Policy, and Direct Care Voices to Drive Change |...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Center for Innovation (CFI) announces its 2025 conference this August 11 to 14 at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark. With the theme of "Mobilize the Movement," CFI 2025 brings together The Green House Project and Pioneer Network once again for bold ideas that disrupt outdated models and create a better future in aging services.

Zeteo Biomedical Secures Global Patents for Nasal and Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Device Innovations | National News

CEDAR PARK, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Zeteo Biomedical, a privately held biomedical device company, today announced the issuance of new patents in the United States and European Union for its advanced drug delivery technologies. The patents, titled "Cartridge Devices for Administration of a Medicament" (U.S. Patent No. 12329949) and "Hand-Operated Devices for Administration of a Medicament" (EU Patent No. 3946526), further strengthen Zeteo's ZTech™ delivery platform portfolio for the administration of drugs and biologics via nasal, ophthalmic, and sublingual routes.

Argyle-nCino integration garners industry accolades for reshaping VOIE workflows | National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income and employment verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, today announced that its integration with nCino, a leading provider of intelligent, best-in-class banking and mortgage solutions, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The award celebrates transformative partnerships and integrations reshaping the mortgage industry through greater efficiency, innovation and collaboration.

RSI & Associates, Inc. Announces Limited Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Business Valuations | National News

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- RSI & Associates, Inc., a leading provider of business valuation, feasibility studies and consulting services, today announced a policy of limited and careful application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the preparation and analysis of business valuations. This decision is driven by the firm's commitment to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, reliability, and ethical conduct in its valuation practice, particularly in light of current legal, regulatory, and ethical uncertainties surrounding the use of AI in financial analysis.

Volunteers Donate More Than 10,000 Hours at Lutheran Home: Community Invited to Celebrate at Summer Auxiliary Sale on June 20 |...

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In a powerful display of generosity and community spirit, the Lutheran Home in Arlington Heights is honoring a remarkable milestone: More than 10,310 hours of volunteer service were logged between April 1, 2024, and April 1, 2025. These contributions reflect the deep commitment of individuals from across the region who dedicate their time and talents to support residents and staff at this long-standing senior living community.

Equipment Upgrades Drive the Food and Beverage Industry’s New Industrial Planned Projects Growth in May 2025

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- Industrial SalesLeads released its May 2025 report on new planned capital project spending within the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm monitors planned industrial activity across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization projects. Research for the month confirms 43 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector, with equipment upgrades leading the way.

Floify’s Sofia Rossato named to Progress in Lending’s 2025 most powerful women in fintech list | National News

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its president and general manager, Sofia Rossato, has received the 2025 Most Powerful Women in FinTech award from Progress in Lending (PIL). The PIL award is a prestigious, annual recognition celebrating professionals who are innovating, optimizing processes and shaping the future of mortgage finance and broader financial services.

Author Scott Liebler offers help for these stressful times with ‘The Chill Pill Prescription: Turns Stress to Strength’ | National News

EVERGREEN, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- With the publication of "The Chill Pill Prescription" (IBSN: 978-09982764270), author Scott Liebler synthesizes more than 35 years of successful experience helping people of all ages to better manage their response to stress. His book offers a four-step, martial arts calming technique paired with a three-step processing procedure that, together, transform stress into strength. Interwoven with the instruction is a very personal story from Liebler's own life, which makes the book a more powerful read than one might expect.

Optimal Blue Releases May Data Findings, Announces Expansion of Monthly Report for More Comprehensive Lender Profitability Insights | National News

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released the May 2025 edition of its now-expanded Market Advantage mortgage data report, which features newly added borrower profile and capital market datasets for a more comprehensive picture of early-stage mortgage activity and loan profitability. The enhancements come at a critical time for mortgage lenders navigating heightened interest rates, tighter margins, increased volatility and deepening affordability challenges.

Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025 | National News

WARRENVILLE, Ill. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Raymond James Financial Services is pleased to announce that Legacy Wealth Advisors has once again been named to the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list for 2025, marking 3 straight years of recognition in this prestigious national ranking.

iEmergent honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | National News

DES MOINES, Iowa /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its selection as a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The recognition honors iEmergent's instrumental role in CONVERGENCE Columbus, a cross-sector initiative led by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) to close the racial homeownership gap in Central Ohio.

Cloudvirga honored with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2025 Connections Award | National News

IRVINE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a leading provider of digital mortgage point-of-sale platforms, today announced it has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending's 2025 Connections Award. The award honors strategic partnerships and integrations that are reshaping the mortgage industry by advancing efficiency, innovation, and collaboration.

CCHR Demands Urgent Reform to Stop Child Abuse in Youth Behavioral Facilities | National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Amid a surge of reported abuse and deaths in psychiatric and behavioral residential programs for youth, the Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) is urging immediate and sweeping federal intervention. CCHR warns that continued inaction by state and federal agencies endangers lives and enables a mental health system where vulnerable children and adolescents are subjected to trauma, neglect, and avoidable harm.

Optimal Blue Launches New Lead Generation Tool for Originators | National News

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced a new product that helps originators efficiently track and identify refinance opportunities so they can reengage borrowers with eligible refinance options at the right time. Available to Optimal Blue PPE users, Capture for Originators dramatically reduces the manual effort loan officers currently spend evaluating refinance potential by automatically analyzing entire portfolios each month and putting recapture opportunities directly into originators' hands.

Ally Walker, Star of ‘Sons of Anarchy,’ Debuts New Metaphysical Thriller ‘The Light Runner’ | National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Red Rabbit Press LLC. presents "The Light Runner" (ISBN: 978-1966981060). Ally Walker has captivated audiences with unforgettable roles-from June Stahl in "Sons of Anarchy" to Dr. Sam Waters in "Profiler." Her versatility has made her a standout presence in film and television, with memorable performances in "Universal Soldier" and "While You Were Sleeping."

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