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Palmer Electric publishes Florida hurricane electrical safety guide
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Palmer Electric has released a free Hurricane Electrical Safety Guide for Orlando and Florida homeowners as hurricane season begins, with NOAA forecasting 8 to 14 named storms this year.
Bryan J. Ovalles joins HAFA Presidential Board
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PLI founder and CEO Bryan J. Ovalles has joined the Presidential Board of Health Agents for America, adding an insurance executive focused on agent development, leadership and distribution to the national group.
Mangrove marks inaugural cat bond with Bermuda Stock Exchange bell-ringing
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Mangrove Property Insurance celebrated its first catastrophe bond, Buttonwood Re Ltd., with a bell-ringing ceremony at the Bermuda Stock Exchange on Aug. 18. The $111 million deal adds multi-year Florida named storm protection as Mangrove expands…
Evolve Property Inspections spotlights commercial building inspections in South Florida
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Evolve Property Inspections is highlighting how routine commercial inspections help buyers, owners and brokers assess risk before and after a deal.
Patriot Select to meet Florida agents at LAAIA convention
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Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Company will attend LAAIA’s 56th Annual Convention July 30-Aug. 1 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort to strengthen ties with independent agents in Florida.
Paradise Estimating opens regional offices in New York and Florida
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Paradise Estimating is expanding its construction estimating business with new regional divisions in New York and Florida to serve contractors, developers and architects.
Baker & DiSalvo opens Coral Gables office to expand Miami-Dade access
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Baker & DiSalvo Personal Injury Lawyers opened a new office in Coral Gables on Aug. 20, 2026, extending its South Florida footprint for injury victims across Miami-Dade County.
Pro Movers Miami gives storm-season moving tips for South Florida
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Pro Movers Miami has issued guidance for Miami-area households and businesses planning moves during hurricane season, when demand and weather risks can collide.
KBF Design Gallery wins three Central Florida Favorites awards
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KBF Design Gallery won three 2026 Central Florida Favorites awards from the Orlando Sentinel, including Gold for Remodeler/Contractor and Kitchen & Bath Remodeler.
Florida mover warns consumers about moving quote spam
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A Fort Lauderdale licensed moving carrier says many online “instant quote” forms are lead generators that sell consumer data to multiple movers.
SFMA turns 2026 annual meeting into a South Florida manufacturing showcase
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The South Florida Manufacturers Association will stage its 2026 Annual Meeting + The Made Here Showcase on Nov. 5 in Pembroke Pines, blending product displays, workforce stories, technology demos and networking into one event.
Catholic University students win AI build contest with real-world apps
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Two Catholic University students each won $5,000 in the Busch School of Business’s first AI Vibe Coding Contest after building working AI applications for surgical quality control and gym membership management.
Royal Concrete opens Tampa location to expand Florida operations
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Royal Concrete has opened a new Tampa office to serve the Tampa Bay market with residential and commercial concrete services.
FLEX Automotive opens 100-plus JDM vehicles to U.S. buyers nationwide
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FLEX Automotive is expanding access to more than 100 Japanese-market Toyota and Land Cruiser vehicles for U.S. buyers, with nationwide delivery and prices starting around $20,000. The move extends the San Diego-based company’s Japan-to-U.S….
Sandra Oglesby spotlights hands-on leadership in ambulatory surgery care
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Sandra Oglesby, a registered nurse and healthcare executive in Florida, is being featured for a 40-year nursing career and 30 years in leadership.
Florida jury awards $92.3 million in trucking crash case after FMCSA expert testimony
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A Florida jury returned a $92.3 million verdict in Gadson v. Smith Construction, et al., a trucking crash case tried in Suwannee County.
Sea Glass opens boutique brokerage in Fernandina Beach
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Sea Glass Franchising has launched Sea Glass Coastal Collective in Northeast Florida, led by Broker/Owner Melissa Nettesheim.
Chloe Barnett spotlighted for Emmy-winning documentary work and community advocacy
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Influential Women is featuring Chloe Barnett, an Emmy Award-winning storyteller and documentary producer in Pembroke Pines, Florida, for work centered on environmental storytelling, women’s leadership and community impact.
Florida renters get a free tool to find county rent aid
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Florida Rental Assistance launched a free eligibility check that matches renters to local rent, utility and housing aid programs across the state.
New College of Florida names former Harvard preceptor David Kane to Techne program
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New College of Florida has appointed data scientist David Kane, a former Harvard University preceptor, as a professor in its Techne program.
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