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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).
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.
California Safe Schools

California Parents, Guardians, and Teachers: Opt-In for School Pesticide Notifications | National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- California Safe Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to children's environmental health and safety, reminds parents, guardians, teachers and school staff at all California K-12 public schools and child care centers to file the Right to Know Pesticide Use Notification form at the start of the school year. This form is mandated under California legislation, The Healthy Schools Act.
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.
Steady Summer for Industrial Manufacturing with 141 New Projects Recorded in June and Again July 2025 | National News

Steady Summer for Industrial Manufacturing with 141 New Projects Recorded in June and Again July 2025 | National News

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Industrial SalesLeads reports a consistent summer for the industrial manufacturing sector, with 141 new capital projects announced in both June and July 2025. The Firm's monthly report, which tracks planned new capital projects including new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects across North America, confirms this consistent level of activity.
Tenorshare AI’s Back-to-School Sale 2025: Up to 70% Off Subscriptions | National News

Tenorshare AI’s Back-to-School Sale 2025: Up to 70% Off Subscriptions | National News

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Tenorshare AI, a leading provider of innovative software solutions, is excited to announce its Back-to-School Sale, running from August 14 to September 14, 2025. Customers can enjoy up to 70% off on Tenorshare AI Bypass plans during this limited-time promotion.
Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences | National News

Three ACES Quality Management subject matter experts selected to speak at leading mortgage, credit union industry conferences | National News

DENVER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced that three senior professionals from its team will participate in major industry conferences throughout September and October, showcasing ACES' leadership in regulatory compliance, risk management and loan quality.

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.
Microsoft Lens is shutting down, but a 100% Free PDF scanner app awaits | National News

Microsoft Lens is shutting down, but a 100% Free PDF scanner app awaits | National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Microsoft has confirmed that Lens, its popular free mobile scanner app, will be retired starting September and be removed from app stores by mid-November this year, says PDFgear. As a result, millions of Lens users will soon be looking for an alternative, ideally one that offers the same experience and remains free to use.

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.
From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School Bus’ | National News

From Abuse and Isolation to Love and Leadership, Entrepreneur Calvin Bagley Shares His Journey in New Memoir ‘Hiding from the School...

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Born into poverty and hidden from the world, Calvin Bagley was never expected to succeed-let alone change the lives of tens of thousands of Americans. In his breathtaking new memoir, "Hiding from the School Bus: Breaking Free from Control, Fear, Isolation and a Childhood without Education" (ISBN: 978-1964377872, Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), Bagley recounts how he went from total isolation and a childhood of neglect and abuse to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.
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.
Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match | National News

Hillcrest Senior Living Offers an Ideal Community for Solo Agers – and a Summer Camp to Match | National News

LA VERNE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- With a growing number of older adults choosing to age solo, Hillcrest, a nonprofit, age-qualified community in La Verne, is stepping up to meet the needs of this rising demographic. Set on a lush 50-acre campus in La Verne, California, Hillcrest is a haven for those who crave meaningful connection, wellness-centered living and a true sense of belonging - especially for those entering this next chapter on their own.
Wrap the Woods Pop-up Art Installation to Save One of Asheville’s Last Remaining Urban Forests | National News

Wrap the Woods Pop-up Art Installation to Save One of Asheville’s Last Remaining Urban Forests | National News

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Save the Woods organization in Asheville, NC, invites volunteers, community members, and activists to an art action: Wrap the Woods on Saturday, September 6, starting at 9:30 a.m. UNC Asheville's 54-acre urban forest and cherished community resource and wildlife habitat (aka "The Woods") is under threat of development despite its status as one of the last remaining urban forests in Asheville.