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SFMA honors South Florida manufacturers at 47th awards event
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The South Florida Manufacturers Association drew 692 people to Pembroke Pines on June 25 for its 47th Recognition of Excellence Awards, spotlighting employees, manufacturers and partners across the region.
FEDCON steps up tracking of GovCon legislation as Congress advances contract reform bills
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FEDCON.com is expanding its monitoring and commentary on federal contracting legislation as the Senate and House move the Ending Discrimination in Government Contracting Act. The company says contractors need faster visibility into changes that…
Florida medical marijuana program stays in place after recreational ballot setbacks
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Florida’s medical marijuana program remains available to patients with qualifying conditions after two recreational cannabis ballot efforts failed to change state law. The outcome keeps the existing medical system intact while future legalization…
Florida allocates $44.5M for state park upgrades in 2026-27 budget
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Florida’s 2026-27 budget includes $44.5 million for state park improvements, plus $19 million for natural resource management and ranger pay increases.
United Restoration warns Florida owners to prep for hurricane season
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United Restoration is urging Florida homeowners, businesses and government property managers to finalize storm plans as the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season opens.
Care Synergy names Tricia Ford CEO elect as Tim Bowen plans retirement
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Care Synergy said President and CEO Tim Bowen will retire March 2, 2027, after more than a decade leading the Colorado nonprofit healthcare network.
Evelyn Castillo-Bach pitches affordability agenda for Florida governor race
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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach unveiled a grassroots cost-of-living plan focused on wages, housing, insurance and healthcare.
Sandy Adams backs Nizam Razack in Florida's 11th District race
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Former Congresswoman Sandy Adams has endorsed Dr. Nizam Razack, a Republican candidate for Florida’s 11th Congressional District, adding momentum to a campaign centered on healthcare, border security and conservative priorities.
Florida gubernatorial candidate calls for ban on medical debt
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Evelyn Castillo-Bach, a 2026 Democratic candidate for Florida governor, is proposing a ban on medical debt and a state-run Florida Direct Care program that would pay providers directly.
Florida condo milestone inspection deadline puts concrete repairs in focus
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A Dec. 31, 2026 deadline under Florida Statute 553.899 is pushing Miami-Dade and Broward condo and co-op associations to speed up milestone inspections and reserve studies for older buildings.
Haitian-American leaders to press Senate on Haiti TPS bill after Supreme Court ruling
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The National Haitian American Elected Officials Network will host a June 29 press conference in Miami to urge Senate passage of S. 4814, a bill that would extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti through 2029. The event follows a June 25…
Jack Bergman backs Tim Wilkins in Florida's 11th district
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Congressman Jack Bergman has endorsed Marine Corps veteran and Republican candidate Tim Wilkins in Florida’s 11th Congressional District.
Castillo-Bach calls for live, unscripted debate with Jolly
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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Evelyn Castillo-Bach is urging David Jolly to join a one-on-one, live-streamed conversation about the state’s future by July 15, ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.
OutLGBTQ.com launches South Florida LGBTQ+ community hub
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OutLGBTQ.com has launched in South Florida as a new LGBTQ+ events, business, and nonprofit platform centered on Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale.
Judeo Christian Republican Club launches in Southeast Florida ahead of midterms
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A newly chartered Republican club is launching in Delray Beach to bring together Jewish and Christian voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
RegulatingAI launches 20-episode AI election series ahead of the 2026 midterms
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RegulatingAI has launched AI on the Ballot, a 20-episode series running from June 22 to Nov. 3, 2026, to put candidates and elected officials on the record about AI policy ahead of the U.S. midterms.
LifeNet4Families rolls out 400,000 free child ID kits across South Florida
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LifeNet4Families launched a regional child safety campaign on June 15 aimed at putting 400,000 free National Child Identification Program kits into the hands of families in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Collier counties.
South Florida families plan fentanyl remembrance walk in Fort Lauderdale
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Families who lost loved ones to fentanyl and overdose will gather July 11 in Fort Lauderdale for the 2nd Annual South Florida Walk for Lives.
Joe Kaufman rolls out S.E.A. plan for Florida’s 25th District
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Republican congressional candidate Joe Kaufman on June 10 unveiled his Security, Economic Prosperity and Affordability plan for Florida’s 25th District, pitching it as a response to costs, safety concerns and economic pressure facing South Florida…
David Shiner elected to Florida Justice Association board
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Shiner Law Group founder David Shiner was elected to the Florida Justice Association Board of Directors during the group’s 2026 Annual Convention at The Breakers Palm Beach.
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