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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Feb. 2, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced continued client momentum that includes a multi-year renewal with Arbor Bank and a new client signing with Covey Financial, as well as tighter integration of its Elevate℠ Loan Servicing Solution (Elevate) and the Empower® loan origination system (LOS).

PANAMA CITY, Fla., Jan. 28, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — George Gadson Studios proudly announces the unveiling of Legacy in Motion, a sculpture created for the newly rebuilt Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center in Panama City, Florida. Unveiled in conjunction with the Center’s grand opening on January 16, 2026, the artwork stands tall at 17 ft as a genuine reflection of history, resilience, and intentional progress within the Glenwood Community.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Jan. 27, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. Harold Siegel, board-certified Senior Physician at Natural Transplants, Hair Restoration Clinic, has been named the number one surgeon on the prestigious list of Best Traction Alopecia Hair Transplant Doctors In The United States In 2026. This distinction recognizes Dr. Siegel as a premier authority in the industry, celebrating his mastery in delivering permanent solutions for complex hair loss conditions.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 19, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Here is a shocking fact. The second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon, says Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon related and in Canada that number stands at approximately 3,000.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced the December 2025 results of its Food and Beverage industry planned capital project spending report, pointing to a strong rebound in project activity. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital projects including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives, identified 66 new Food and Beverage projects in December, up from 53 projects in November.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Jan. 13, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its December 2025 analysis of planned capital investment activity within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The report monitors upcoming North American industrial projects, including plant expansions, new construction, and large-scale equipment upgrades. Research identified 123 new Industrial Manufacturing projects in December, representing a 20% decline from November.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Natural Transplants(r), a leader in permanent hair restoration, has been officially recognized as the #1 facility in the latest industry rankings of the Top Hair Transplant Clinics in Fort Lauderdale. This prestigious accolade from ReVerb solidifies the clinic’s status as the premier destination for patients seeking life-changing results through advanced surgical techniques.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads reported a strong rebound in the Food and Beverage industry with 53 new planned capital projects identified in November 2025. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment upgrades, confirmed the increase as part of its latest project spending report.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Dec. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Natural Transplants®, a leading hair restoration clinic with a prominent presence in Florida, has been named the top hair transplant clinic in Boca Raton in a recent industry roundup highlighting the area’s most respected providers.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RMA, a leading economic development firm, is proud to be part of the project team helmed by RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture (RVi) to update the West Tampa Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Redevelopment Plan. The plan update will focus on a redevelopment roadmap for the next 10 years and will identify community priorities, strategic opportunities, and economic partners to best execute the CRA’s goals, objectives, and policies.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — RMA, a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Coconut Creek to create a redevelopment plan for the City. The award-winning firm will establish a set of redevelopment strategies, evaluate city-owned vacant land, identify underused private properties ripe for redevelopment, and conduct a long-term financial analysis for the city.

KISSIMMEE, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dr. MaryAnn Wilkey announces the release of her compassionate new children’s book, “Juny the Butterfly Boy: A Story of Loss and Love” (ISBN: 978-1779629081; released November 30 by Tellwell Publishing). Blending gentle fantasy with emotional truth, the book offers young readers and families an accessible way to understand grief, memory, and the lasting power of love.

AVE MARIA, Fla., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Nick and Joan Cerami announce their growing presence in Southwest Florida as owners of Pillar To Post Home Inspectors – the Cerami Team, marking the next chapter in a professional journey that has spanned four decades and two industries. After more than 30 years each in marketing and advertising – often working in tandem as client and agency partner, the couple now share business ownership.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Dec. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads today announced the findings of its November 2025 report on planned capital project spending within the North American Industrial Manufacturing sector. The firm’s research, which tracks new plant construction, facility expansions, and significant equipment modernization, identified 154 new projects. Capital project activity remains stable, with 154 new projects in November, nearly matching the 155 projects tracked in October.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department, operating as Pompano Beach Arts, proudly announces the milestone “sapphire” 5th anniversary of Jazz Fest Pompano Beach, taking place Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19, 2026. Set along the city’s stunning shoreline, the festival once again brings two days of world-class performances, culinary delights, and community celebration – all free to the public. This event is set to rival the most notable Jazz Festivals in the county, with warm breezes, salted air and the vibes of sultry jazz.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Jackson Copeland Foundation has officially launched, announcing a dual mission to fund research into high-risk leukemia variants and provide critical financial support to patients and families navigating the devastating costs of leukemia treatment. Beyond research, the Foundation addresses the immediate, crushing burden of a diagnosis.

OCALA, Fla., Dec. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Grab your leather jackets and poodle skirts! On Saturday, December 6, the Mary Sue Rich Community Center in Ocala will be transformed into a 1950s-style dance hall and casino for the “Happy Days Sock Hop,” a high-energy holiday fundraiser for Stirrups ‘n Strides Therapeutic Riding Center, Casino Party Planners Florida announced today.

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been competitively down selected to demonstrate the next evolution in live training modernization: the Force-on-Force Small Arms Appended Sensor Package (ASP). This hybrid system, which integrates laser, optical, and geo-pairing technologies, represents a significant leap forward in live training realism.

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For Bob Davis, founder of Pure Polymer Solutions, water treatment is more than a business; it’s a calling. Guided by faith and a lifelong connection to Florida’s waterways, Davis built a company rooted in stewardship, science, and service.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Nov. 5, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the October 2025 results from its latest report on new planned capital project spending within the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization initiatives. October results reveal 155 new projects, up from 146 in September, 143 in August, and 141 in both June and July.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Nov. 3, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that Managing Director and Product Evangelist Craig Rebmann has been named a 2025 Tech Trendsetter by HousingWire. Now in its seventh year, the Tech Trendsetters program recognizes the most impactful and innovative technology leaders in the housing economy.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced that PNC Bank, part of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., will extend its use of Dark Matter’s cutting-edge mortgage solutions under a new contract to enhance PNC’s mortgage and home equity lending operations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the expansion of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) to include comprehensive eClosing capabilities by integrating Wolters Kluwer’s eOriginal® ClosingCenter and eOriginal eAsset® Management Platform.

MIAMI, Fla., Oct. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In an age of rapid technological disruption and speculation surrounding the future of artificial intelligence, Empire License, Inc. reaffirms the enduring strength and real-world value of its flagship property: the Black Friday Lifestyle. As AI companies rise and fall in a volatile market, the Black Friday Lifestyle package remains grounded in something far more permanent – a name, tradition, and global phenomenon recognized by consumers everywhere.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads today released the results of its September 2025 new planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization. Research confirmed 53 new projects within the Food and Beverage sector. New construction activity increased sharply.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced the integration of the Empower® loan origination system (LOS) with Polly’s advanced product, pricing and eligibility (PPE) engine, expanding choice for banks, credit unions and mortgage lenders.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Oct. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the September 2025 results for the new Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing industry. The firm, which tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity including facility expansions, new plant construction, and major equipment modernization confirmed 146 new projects in the industrial sector a 3.55% increase in planned capital investments since June.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 30, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.

BOCA RATON, Fla., Sept. 26, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Seniors frustrated with their smartphones finally have a guide written just for them. Anne Goldberg, a 73-year-old tech educator and founder of Savvy Senior Tech LLC, announces the release of her highly anticipated book, “Take This Phone and Shove It! – A Frustrated Senior’s Guide to Smartphones” (ISBN: 979-8992074901).

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 11, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads has released its August 2025 MiR report on new planned capital project spending for the Food and Beverage industry. The Firm, which tracks North American industrial capital project activity, including facility expansions, new plant construction, and significant equipment modernization projects, confirmed 56 new projects in the Food and Beverage sector for August.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Sept. 4, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.

LEESBURG, Fla., Sept. 2, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — On Saturday, September 6, Gator Harley-Davidson will transform into a high-energy casino floor for a cause that touches lives nationwide. The annual St. Jude Fundraiser, organized by Jan Wideman, will once again partner with Casino Party Planners Florida to create a Vegas-style experience benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

DANIA BEACH, Fla., Aug. 25, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — American Freight is hosting a Labor Day event, August 13 to September 7, reopened in Florida, with locations in Jacksonville (Old Kings Road), Jacksonville (103rd Street), Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando (Viscount Road), Orlando (Orange Blossom Trail) and Tallahassee. Under new ownership and a renewed strategic direction, the stores also offer new buying options, improved customer service, and the same unbeatable prices that American Freight has been known for since 1994.

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — 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. This sustained growth indicates a strong and stable period of planned capital spending within the industry.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., Aug. 7, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In July 2025, the Food and Beverage industry continued to show strong growth with 55 new capital projects planned across North America. The July planned projects total is consistent with the 56 new industrial projects reported in June 2025, showing a steady pipeline of activity. These projects, which include new plant construction, facility expansions, and major equipment modernization projects, were tracked by Industrial SalesLeads.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 1, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced its newly promoted Chief Technology Officer, Vikas Rao, has been named to HousingWire’s 2025 Insiders list. Now in its 10th year, the Insiders award honors the individuals whose strategic thinking and operational excellence keeps the housing ecosystem moving forward.

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., July 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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. In addition, Q2 2025 saw a 31% increase over Q1 in the number of new Industrial Manufacturing facility construction projects valued at over $100 million.