Christopher Simmons

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced a renewed multi-year partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union. The agreement reinforces the credit union's strategic focus on digital transformation and elevating the member lending experience.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on planned capital project spending in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm tracks new capital projects across North America, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and equipment modernization projects.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Chief Product Officer Stephanie Durflinger has been named a 2025 HousingWire Vanguard. This prestigious recognition honors C-level executives whose leadership drives meaningful innovation and growth in the housing and mortgage finance industry.

DANIA BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to assess the current operations of the Agency, as well as identify strategic economic opportunities. This Operational Analysis is especially crucial because the Dania Beach CRA does not receive tax increment financing from Broward County.

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- This week (on Aug. 19), Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced an update to her proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 that restores important programs and services by leveraging nearly $66 million in newly identified and recovered funds. The updated budget reflects feedback from County Commissioners, community stakeholders, and residents, while continuing to prioritize strong fiscal stewardship.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Industrial SalesLeads announced today the June 2025 results for its new planned capital project spending report, highlighting the continued strong activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector. According to the firm's research, 141 new industrial manufacturing projects were tracked in June 2025 alone, reflecting robust activity across North America.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced enhancements to the dual automated underwriting system (AUS) submission feature within the Empower® loan origination system (LOS). When users submit loan data simultaneously to the AUS for both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae (the government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs), the Empower LOS will now display the GSEs' respective AUS findings side by side along with rules-based loan recommendations powered by the AIVA® Rules engine.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that the NOVA loan origination system (LOS) platform now features a comprehensive integration to the eClosing capabilities powered by the Wolters Kluwer eOriginal® ClosingCenter. Designed to improve the mortgage closing process, eClose will help lenders reduce time-to-close, realize cost savings and provide a better borrower experience while also enabling secondary market activities.

ORLANDO, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports management solutions, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Florida Coaches Coalition (FCC), the principal advocate and leadership organization for coaches in Florida. This collaboration will help provide resources and technology for high school, middle school, and youth coaches throughout the state.

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Hurricane season 2025 is around the bend and homeowners in south Florida now have a new choice for window and door installation services - Armor Pro Windows. It's promising to set itself apart with unmatched affordability, exceptional customer service and a seamless experience and offering a free impact window and door estimate.

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. /Florida Newswire / -- Klingenstein Fields Advisors is pleased to announce the addition of Christopher E. Havlicek, Client Development, Managing Director, to its South Florida team. He joins John A. Pavela, CFA, Senior Advisor, Partner, and Michael S. Schiff, J.D., AEP, TEP, Client Development, Managing Director, in its offices located at 515 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Florida Newswire/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today unveiled a new Developer Portal during its second annual Horizon user conference. The Developer Portal marks a significant evolution for the Empower® loan origination system (LOS), moving from API access to a fully open API ecosystem.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Friday (April 18), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 421 – Peer Support for First Responders; HB 513 – Electronic Transmittal of Court Orders; HB 655 – Pet Insurance and Wellness Programs; and CS/HB 1313 – Trust Funds.

MIAMI-DADE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently (April 11), Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announced her decision to veto Resolution No. R-370-25 approved by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners on April 1, which directed that fluoridation of the County’s water end within the next 30 days. [VIDEO]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- On Wednesday (April 9), Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Thomas Hurley and Robert Spottswood Jr. and the reappointment of Charlette Roman to the South Florida Water Management District. First, Thomas Hurley is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Becker Holding Corporation.

MIAMI, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Recently, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces the appointment of Stacy Miller as the new Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW). Miller joins the County from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where she currently serves as the District Six Secretary, overseeing the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operation of the State Highway System in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Industrial SalesLeads' March 2025 report on new planned capital project spending in the North American Food and Beverage industry has been released today. The report, which covers facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization, indicates 57 new projects.

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- "The Paper Bear," a feature-length film and conservation initiative by The Paper Bear nonprofit, has been officially selected for the 2025 Florida Film Festival in Orlando, Florida. The world premiere of the film will take place during the festival, which runs from April 11 to 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the film's journey to raise awareness about Northwest Florida's biodiversity.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ -- Dr. Marco N. Barusco, a pioneer in hair restoration surgery and renowned educator, has been appointed Vice President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (AACS). This prestigious role reflects his decades-long commitment to advancing cosmetic surgery standards, particularly within hair restoration.