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Florida buyers turn to buydowns and lender credits as affordability strains deepen
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Florida’s housing squeeze is increasingly about monthly payment and cash to close, not just home prices.
Florida nurse testifies on Capitol Hill after firing over COVID care
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A Central Florida nurse with 31 years at one hospital told a U.S. Senate roundtable she was fired after advocating for a COVID-19 patient and recommending a treatment the physician ordered.
Florida Civic Advance says older Floridians need clearer civic pathways
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Florida Civic Advance released a new report Tuesday examining civic participation among residents 65 and older and arguing that Florida’s older adults face a lack of accessible civic pathways, not a lack of interest.
Rocket Doctor AI set to present at NIBA conference in Florida
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Rocket Doctor AI Inc. will present Oct. 7 at the 153rd National Investment Banking Association conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
James Moore hires nonprofit finance veteran Anita Bushnyakova
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James Moore & Co. has named Anita Bushnyakova an Accounting & Controllership Services director in Tallahassee, expanding its outsourced accounting and CFO advisory work for nonprofit and federally funded clients.
Best Foot Forward backs San Antonio Medicaid event with $5K+ charity donation
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Best Foot Forward is joining Blueberry Pediatrics, GeneDx, Modivcare and Sagitec for the 2nd Annual Paint the Gap reception during MHPA26 in San Antonio.
Guide ranks five Central Florida managed IT and cybersecurity firms
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A new 2026 guide compares five Central Florida IT providers on cybersecurity, compliance, managed services and AI support.
Center for Digital Government names top state performers in 2026 survey
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The Center for Digital Government released its 2026 Digital States Survey on Sept. 24, recognizing nearly half of U.S. states for top performance and showing that 80% of states are integrating AI. Cybersecurity remains the top IT priority as…
Jaycon joins Central Florida manufacturing trade group after 15 years in the region
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Jaycon has joined the Manufacturers Association of Central Florida, expanding its ties to the region’s manufacturing network after 15 years based in Central Florida.
James Hardie Invitational tops $1 million for charity in year two
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The James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational announced $1,093,715 in charitable contributions from its 2026 tournament, lifting total giving past $5 million since PGA TOUR Champions golf arrived in Boca Raton.
AIRT sets 2027 Florida drone operations conference at SunTrax
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AIRT says the fifth annual FLOCON conference will return Feb. 23–25, 2027, at SunTrax in Auburndale, Florida, bringing together public-safety and government drone operators from across Florida, the U.S., the Caribbean and Latin America.
HERO Managed Services wins 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award
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HERO Managed Services, a Tampa-based IT and cybersecurity provider, was named a 2026 Best of Florida Regional Award winner on Sept. 22, 2026. The award spotlights the company’s managed IT, security, cloud and staffing services for Florida…
More Than 20 Ferraris Help Miami Children Experience Cars for Charity
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More than 20 Ferraris joined Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired’s 4th Annual Cars for Charity in Miami, giving about 70 blind or visually impaired children a hands-on, sensory experience with exotic cars.
MJG Consulting pushes security governance into the boardroom
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Michael J. Gugliotti, founder of MJG Consulting Group LLC, says organizations need to manage security as a governance and risk issue, not just an operations issue.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach says she will not back Jolly in Florida governor's race
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Evelyn Castillo-Bach, who ran in Florida’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, said she will not endorse nominee David Jolly after accusing the Florida Democratic Party of blocking debates and limiting candidate visibility.
FEDCON clarifies its identity and independence in government contracting
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FEDCON said it is an independent government contracting consultancy operating only through FEDCON.com, aiming to reduce confusion with similar-sounding entities.
AIVG Holdings pitches VELMAND to Florida counties before HB 803 deadlines hit
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AIVG Holdings is inviting Florida building departments to evaluate its VELMAND permitting and code-enforcement platform as House Bill 803 imposes new statutory decision deadlines.
Peralta Associates and Defense expands into South Florida
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Peralta Associates and Defense is extending its security operations into Miami and nearby South Florida communities, targeting markets from luxury retail and hospitality to critical infrastructure and executive protection.
New Horizons of Southwest Florida marks 25 years serving students
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New Horizons of Southwest Florida is celebrating 25 years of tutoring, mentoring and faith-based youth programming in Lee and Collier counties.
First Coast YMCA, Splash Foundation host Florida swim voucher signup event
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The First Coast YMCA and The Splash Foundation Florida will hold a swim voucher celebration and registration event Sept. 13 in St. Augustine for families newly eligible for Florida’s expanded program.
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