National News Desk

LA VERNE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, Calif., is hosting nationally recognized solo aging expert Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, founder of LifeEncore, for an educational seminar focused on preparing solo agers for the future. The free event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and will cover legal and financial strategies for maintaining independence. A solo ager is defined as anyone, single or partnered, who does not have children or is aging alone for any reason.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- In recent years, Las Vegas has undergone a significant transformation in its real estate landscape, emerging as an attractive market for first-time home buyers, eXp Realty announced today. Historically known for its vibrant entertainment scene and rapid development, the city has experienced shifts in affordability, inventory, and economic stability that now make it an appealing choice for those purchasing their first home.

AUSTIN, Texas /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced a strategic partnership with TruStage to embed TruStage's dynamic document engine within the FirstClose platform.

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.

PLAINFIELD, Ill. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Premiere Motorsports announces the official launch of the nation's first dedicated Vanderhall service center - Premiere Service & Performance - positioning itself as the go-to resource for Vanderhall owners seeking expert solutions to known manufacturer defects and design limitations.

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Secured Signing, a leader in Digital Signatures and Remote Online Notarization (RON) solutions, is proud to announce that it has officially achieved SOC 2® Type 2 compliance. This isn't just another certificate on the wall. Following a grueling, comprehensive audit by the experts at Sensiba LLP, this achievement serves as a formal, third-party validation of our unwavering commitment to protecting your most sensitive information.

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 the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q3 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

BRAINERD, Minn. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Tratta announces the release of "The 2026 Reality Check: The Widening Gap Between Digital Ambition and Maturity," a new industry survey report examining how debt collection agencies, legal recovery firms, and original creditors are progressing in their digital transformation efforts.

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.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- BEAM Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local businesses and keeping them locally owned, today announced a strategic partnership with Murphy Business Sales - West Pittsburgh, a leading full-service business brokerage firm serving Western Pennsylvania.

SEATTLE, Wash. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- As senior living communities continue to navigate workforce challenges that directly impact care quality and operations, 3rd3rd Marketing and AgingIN are partnering to present a timely webinar: "Workforce That Stays: Creative Strategies to Attract, Inspire, & Retain a Mission-Driven Team" on Friday, February 27, geared toward senior living executives, HR professionals, and community leaders looking to build a sustainable workforce.

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- What happens when your brain becomes your most unpredictable sidekick? In "Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny" (ISBN: 978-1834189024; paper) released January 2026 by Tellwell publishing. Author Jane Rogers brings raw honesty, unexpected hilarity, and deeply human insight to the epilepsy journey-one seizure, one hospital visit, and one awkward moment at a time.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Run 2 The Rescue, a Sag Harbor-based nonprofit with rescue operations and a shelter in Beijing, China, has been featured in PEOPLE in an exclusive story highlighting the dramatic transformation of Kronk, an injured Malamute rescued from the dog meat trade.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the successful acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, along with 76 acres of surrounding land. Located in Jackson County, Alabama, the Mill Hole Preserve adjoins the Skyline Wildlife Management Area, marking SCCi's 39th preserve.

DENVER, Colo. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), a leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced HousingWire has named ACES a 2026 TECH100 winner for the twelfth consecutive year.

NAPA, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Staging Collective, a growing organization of more than 45 leading staging companies in North America, sees the challenges that virtual staging creates for consumers in purchasing homes every day. Though there is growing investment in virtual and AI design tools, particularly at Zillow, this group of business owners know that virtually staged homes take longer to sell than homes being traditionally staged after lingering on the market virtually staged.

LA VERNE, Calif. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- The Gallery at Hillcrest will host an on-site showcase of advanced art by Ganesha High School students in grades 10 through 12, opening February 20 in celebration of Black History Month. Hillcrest is a nonprofit senior community that supports local artists through its on-campus gallery.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- ViewTech Borescopes, North America's leading seller of video borescopes, will be exhibiting for the first time at the Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA) Annual Conference. The annual event is scheduled to take place this year from February 17-19, 2026, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

ONTARIO, Canada /Florida Newswire - National News/ -- Soap Opera Magazine, a leading digital publication covering daytime television, today announced the appointment of Amber Sinclair as Editor-in-Chief. Sinclair, a veteran entertainment journalist with more than a decade of experience in the soap opera industry, will lead editorial strategy, content development, and audience growth as the publication enters its next phase of expansion - including exploring the launch of a print edition.

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.