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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).
EZpooling – Sole Provider of Lottery Pools in AZ Celebrates 30 Years | National News

EZpooling – Sole Provider of Lottery Pools in AZ Celebrates 30 Years | National News

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- PowerPick Players Club is the oldest and most established lottery service provider in the USA, with an A+ Rating by the Better Business Bureau. Today it celebrates its 30th year providing players with more chances of winning jackpots and other large prizes through its website.
Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month | National News

Hundreds Gather at Chandler Center for the Arts to Celebrate Black Business Excellence During National Black Business Month | National News

CHANDLER, Ariz. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and community leaders came together on Aug.1 at the Chandler Center for the Arts for a high-energy celebration kicking off National Black Business Month, hosted by the Black Chamber of Arizona in partnership with the City of Chandler.
Life Plan Humboldt Unveils Humboldt Commons, a National Model for Community-based Aging | National News

Life Plan Humboldt Unveils Humboldt Commons, a National Model for Community-based Aging | National News

MCKINLEYVILLE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Life Plan Humboldt (LPH), the nonprofit organization creating Humboldt County's first resident-driven senior living community, proudly announces the name of its first community: Humboldt Commons. The name was selected from more than 300 submissions gathered through a community-wide naming campaign that invited the entire Humboldt community to participate.

New admin portal in Cloudvirga’s Tropos borrower platform puts lenders in the driver’s seat | National News

IRVINE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, today announced the general availability of an admin portal for its Tropos borrower platform, giving lenders greater control over how it works for their business and borrowers. With the new functionality, lenders can adjust organizational settings, manage their brand experience across the business structure, customize loan applications and adapt operational workflows-all without developer assistance.
Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF | National News

Door Engineering Introduces FF70 Hurricane Door Certified for Zones Up to 65 PSF | National News

MANKATO, Minn. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Door Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the FF70 Hurricane Door, a revolutionary four-fold door system engineered specifically for the most demanding environments. Designed and rigorously tested to meet the stringent requirements of the Florida Building Code, the FF70 is approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones (HVHZ) up to 65 pounds per square foot (psf), accommodating sizes up to 16-foot x 16-foot.
Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale | National News

Optimal Blue to Host Its 2026 Summit February 23-25 in Scottsdale | National News

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today announced it will host its 2026 Optimal Blue Summit from February 23-25 at the Talking Stick Resort and Conference Center in Scottsdale, Arizona. Building on the success of its inaugural event, the 2026 Summit will bring together the company's clients and integration partners, along with thought leaders and experts from across the mortgage industry, for three days of insights, connection and strategy.
Attorney Brian O. Sutter of All Injuries Law Firm

All Injuries Law Firm 2025 Back-to-School Giveaway Supports Port Charlotte Students

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- All Injuries Law Firm, P.A., a long-standing advocate for Southwest Florida residents, recently hosted a Back-to-School Supply Giveaway at its Port Charlotte office to help local students start the academic year prepared and confident. The event welcomed area families to select free backpacks filled with essential school supplies.

Floify wins 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award for Best Loan Origination Solution | National News

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award winner for Loan Origination Solution of the Year. The annual awards program recognizes the most innovative technology companies, products and services shaping the future of real estate.

Argyle honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named Overall Real Estate Data Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The honor recognizes Argyle's growing impact on the tenant screening industry, where the company is helping property managers and tenant screening platforms combat fraud, improve data quality and speed up leasing decisions.

Cloudvirga honored with 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Award | National News

IRVINE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Cloudvirga, a Stewart-owned provider of digital point-of-sale platforms for lenders, announced that Tropos, its next-generation borrower portal, has been named Loan Application Solution of the Year in the 2025 PropTech Breakthrough Awards.

Floify named NMP Originator Choice winner for 2025 | National News

BOULDER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced it has been named as an NMP Originator Choice Winner for 2025, achieving silver in its category.

Down Payment Resource named to 2025 Inc. 5000 after 130% three-year growth | National News

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 it has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing privately owned companies after achieving 130% revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. DPR was also honored on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list.
Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. Expands 24/7 Emergency Service into Agoura Hills | National News

Gates & Garage Door Express Inc. Expands 24/7 Emergency Service into Agoura Hills | National News

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Agoura Hills residents now have access to 24/7 emergency garage door and electric gate repair services thanks to Gates & Garage Door Express Inc.'s recent expansion into the region. And, there's no extra charge for after-hours emergency services.
Musicful 1.5X Model – Faster, Smarter AI Music Hub for Music Lovers | National News

Musicful 1.5X Model – Faster, Smarter AI Music Hub for Music Lovers | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Musicful, a leading AI-powered music generation platform, announced the launch of its upgraded 1.5X model, raising the bar for speed, flexibility, and creative possibilities in AI-assisted music creation. Musicful, a fast-growing AI-powered music hub, has attracted over one million registered users worldwide.
The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging | National News

The Center for Innovation Rebrands as AgingIN: A New Era in Transforming the Experience of Aging | National News

ST. LOUIS, Mo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Center for Innovation (CFI), known for cultural transformation in eldercare, announces a rebrand to AgingIN, a bold new identity that captures its mission to be the catalyst for person-directed living in the community of one's choice.
Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July | National News

Refinances tick up and non-QM hits record high as purchase activity falls nearly 5% in July | National News

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its July 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report, which found a 3% month-over-month (MoM) drop in overall rate lock volume, led by a nearly 5% drop in purchase activity as affordability remained strained.
Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership | National News

Optimal Blue’s New Brand Reflects Its Modern Technology and Proven Expertise and Leadership | National News

PLANO, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today launched a new brand that emphasizes the company's market leadership in delivering modern innovation backed by decades of proven, trusted performance. "Optimal Blue is operating in an era defined by accuracy, scale, speed and artificial intelligence - and our new brand embodies that," said Joe Tyrrell, CEO of Optimal Blue.
Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch | National News

Velocity Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Southwest Austin Branch | National News

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Velocity Credit Union is proud to announce the official groundbreaking of its newest branch, located at the southeast corner of Davis Lane and Brodie Lane in Southwest Austin. This expansion reflects the credit union's continued commitment to serving its growing membership and delivering convenient, modern financial services to communities across Central Texas.
UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services | National News

UpToMods Relaunches with a New Focus on Coupons and Smart Shopping Services | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y, /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Formerly known as a popular MOD APK resource hub, UpToMods has officially completed a major brand transformation and platform overhaul. The site has rebranded into an all-in-one coupon aggregation and intelligent shopping assistant, marking a bold shift toward the global smart consumer services ecosystem.
Luvme Hair Kicks Off Back to School Sale with Limited-Time Discounts Up to 35% | National News

Luvme Hair Kicks Off Back to School Sale with Limited-Time Discounts Up to 35% | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Luvme Hair, a renowned brand in premium human hair wigs and extensions, is excited to kick off its Back to School Sale, offering limited-time discounts of up to 35% on select styles. This exclusive event invites customers to refresh their look for the new school year with Luvme's top-quality real hair wigs for women, including the highly sought-after blonde wig with bangs.