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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).
Industrial SalesLeads Inc

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.
How One Father Approached High Conflict Co-Parenting with Love Over Anger

New Memoir Shares How One Florida Father Approached High Conflict Co-Parenting with Love Over Anger

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (GULF BREEZE, Fla.) -- In his new memoir, "Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current" (ISBN: 979-8995335160; June 2026) Florida author Neal Winsomer observed, recorded and reflected on the challenging dynamics of co-parenting in a high-conflict environment. What emerged was not only a personal account, but a thoughtful examination of how difficult behaviors were identified over time, how they were navigated with intention, and what hard-won lessons were learned along the way.
Food and Beverage Remains Steady in 2026, While May Projects Rise 19.2 percent YoY

U.S. Food and Beverage Industry Remains Steady in 2026, While May Projects Rise 19.2-percent YoY

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads today released the May 2026 results from its monthly report tracking planned capital investment activity in the Food and Beverage industry. The report monitors new construction, facility expansion, and major equipment upgrade projects throughout North America.
Serenity Living Home Care

Serenity Living Home Care Opens New Second Location in Palm Beach Gardens

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla.) --- Serenity Living Home Care announced the opening of its second residential care home in Palm Beach Gardens, responding to a growing waitlist of Palm Beach County families searching for a more personal alternative to traditional nursing facilities. The first location reached full capacity and a waitlist formed quickly.
Cost of Hair Transplants Across the U.S. - Cherry and Natural Transplants

Natural Transplants in Ft. Launderdale, and Cherry, Release Exclusive 2026 Guide to Hair Transplant Cost in USA

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) -- Natural Transplants, a leader in physician-led hair restoration, and Cherry, a leading patient financing platform, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving access to high-quality hair transplant procedures nationwide. Alongside the partnership, the companies released an exclusive 2026 guide to hair transplant cost in the U.S., offering new insight into the significant cost disparities patients face across major metropolitan markets.
Industrial Manufacturing Monthly Report - 20206 Project Activity May 2026

U.S. Industrial Manufacturing Project Activity Climbs 7.6-percent MoM, Reaching 156 New Planned Projects in May 2026

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May 2026, with research identifying 156 new planned industrial projects across North America, a 7.6% increase compared to April.
New book, RINGS OF SATURN, by David Brandon

New Book, RINGS OF SATURN, Launches as Military Sci-Fi Thriller Inspired by UFO Narratives

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (FORT MYERS, Fla.) -- "Rings of Saturn: Enemy Within" (ISBN: 978-1834380247), released through Tellwell Publishing, is a new military science fiction novel by pilot and flight instructor David Brandon. The book launches into a cultural moment marked by renewed global interest in UAP (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena), government transparency discussions, and science fiction storytelling inspired by aerospace and extraterrestrial themes.
A Defining Moment in Humanity? Statement from OneHope's co-founder Rob Hoskins on Pope Leo XIV’s Encyclical ‘Magnifica Humanitas’

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

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 Card

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.
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.
Industrial SalesLeads announced 56 Food and Beverage Industrial Projects Advance in April 2026

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.
UPSHOT League - women's basketball

The UPSHOT League Multi-Platform Media Distribution Launches for Inaugural 2026 Basketball Season

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- The UPSHOT League will launch its inaugural 2026 season with one of the most comprehensive media distribution strategies ever assembled for a startup women's sports league, combining the national Scripps Sports Network FAST channel, global streaming with YouTube and local over-the-air television distribution, including in all four Upshot League markets (Greensboro, Savannah, Charlotte and Jacksonville).
AMBA - health AI

Amba to Highlight Real-World Results in May 20 Webinar on Proactive, AI-Enabled Healthcare

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (NAPLES, Fla.) -- Amba, a leader in passive AI-powered care technology, will host a live webinar titled "From Staffing Crisis To Operational Advantage" on May 20, 2026, focused on how senior living operators can move beyond reactive care and how working with better visibility and earlier insight improves operational efficiency.
Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report

US MANUFACTURING: $20B Tesla Semiconductor Plant Headlines 149 New Industrial Capital Projects, Spring 2026

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- Industrial SalesLeads, Inc. has released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital projects, with our research team tracking 149 newly identified planned industrial projects ranging from plant expansions and new construction to renovations and equipment upgrades. Leading the month is Tesla's planned $20 billion semiconductor manufacturing facility in TX.
The UPSHOT League

Women’s Basketball! The UPSHOT League Announces Founding Partners for Jacksonville Waves for 2026 Inaugural Season

FLORIDA NEWSWIRE (JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- The UPSHOT League on Tuesday announced its founding corporate partners supporting the launch of the Jacksonville Waves, marking a significant milestone in the buildout of the league's inaugural season and its mission to elevate women's professional basketball through community-driven investment and innovation.
Black Friday Brand is ready for AI commerce

Black Friday Brand Positioned at Center of AI Commerce Race

MIAMI, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- As global technology and retail leaders accelerate investment in artificial intelligence-driven commerce, Black Friday Lifestyle, a unified consumer platform owned by Empire License, Inc., is emerging as a key player in the evolving race to shape how consumers shop and spend.
Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current

Practical Guide for High-Conflict Co-Parenting announced: Calling Out the Shadows: A Father’s Stand Against the Current

GULF BREEZE, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- What happens when silence protects the wrong person? That's a core question at the heart of "Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current" (ISBN: 979-8995335115). Written by Neal Winsomer, it's scheduled for release on June 16, 2026 through Neal Winsomer Publishing LLC.
ViewTech Borescopes Celebrates Strong Presence at MRO Americas 2026

ViewTech Borescopes Celebrates Strong Presence at MRO Americas 2026, Showcasing New 3D Stereo Measurement Video Borescopes

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire - NEWS/ -- ViewTech Borescopes proudly announced a highly successful showing at this year's MRO Americas, marking its 14th time exhibiting at the premier aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul event. The company reported exceptional booth traffic, meaningful customer engagement, and widespread interest in its latest technological innovation.