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- Politics
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Dem senate candidate hurls accusations at FDP regarding speaking opportunity at upcoming event
Photo taken from Tamika Lyles campaign website A Democratic candidate who wants to challenge U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody next year is ripping into the state party, accusing it of unfairly excluding her from the party's upcoming annual fundraiser while at the same time opening the door to another potential Senate candidate. The Florida Democratic Party strongly disputes the assertion made by Tamika Lyles that the party is violating its bylaws as well as 'the basic principles of democracy.' Here's what we know: Lyles filed to run for the U.S. Senate on April 1. Josh Weil is a Democrat who raised a large amount of money in his unsuccessful bid to beat Republican Randy Fine in the special congressional election in District 6 in April. He too, is expected to announce his candidacy in the 2026 Senate race later this month. The Lyles' campaign raised objections when it learned that Weil would be given an opportunity to speak at the party's Leadership Blue Weekend event, which includes a gala, being held at the Hard Rock in Hollywood June 20-22, believing it to be a slight since Weil has yet to announce his candidacy. Lyles' campaign on Tuesday issued a lengthy statement expressing its anger. SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX But FDP officials say Lyles isn't telling the whole story, and that the party isn't supporting anybody in next year's Senate primary. FDP says that Weil is only getting an opportunity to speak at Leadership Blue Weekend because he paid $50,000 to become a 'title sponsor' for the event. It's the highest price point among the four different sponsorships that attendees can donate (the three other sponsorships range between $5,000 to $25,000.) The $50,000 donation comes with perks, including four reception tickets, two seats at the head table for the event and a 'speaking opportunity,' as listed in an FDP document. The event is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Democratic Party, with individual tickets going for $300. Lyles said that she was informed by an FDP official that she too, could get a speaking slot similar to Weil's if she would pay the $50,000 required to become a title sponsor. The Lyles campaign claims the party's decision to not initially reach out to her highlights 'a serious issue of unequal treatment and exclusion,' adding that 'it is an act of discrimination, one that mirrors the ongoing marginalization of women, particularly Black women and grassroots candidates nationwide.' Lyles is Black. The FDP says that's not what happened here. 'Title sponsorships for our annual Leadership Blue Weekend are available to all candidates, and no title sponsorship opportunities have been 'extended' to any candidates,' said FDP spokesperson Matt Dailey. 'However, as the information on how to sign up for a title sponsorship has been publicly available on our website for months, some candidates have reached out to us to sponsor the event. ' Lyles is a U.S. Air Force veteran based in Osceola County who is making her third run for public office. She briefly entered the Democratic primary for Senate in 2018 before withdrawing. In 2020 she finished third in a five-person Democratic primary for a Central Florida House seat. 'This is what voter suppression looks like inside the party,' she said in a written statement to the Florida Phoenix. 'I have served this country in uniform, earned multiple degrees, led legal and advocacy efforts for over a decade, and built a campaign powered by people, not political insiders. Yet it still isn't enough to be treated fairly or be given the same access as a man who hasn't even entered the race.' FDP officials say that the only people speaking at the Leadership Blue Gala on Saturday night, June 21, the signature event of the weekend, will be New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, Chair Nikki Fried and sitting members of Congress. Weil will be given a speaking slot at some other time during the weekend event, which includes lots of panel discussions. This isn't the first time that there's been an issue in regard to who gets to speak among Senate Democratic candidates at the Leadership Blue Weekend. At last year's event held in Orlando, the eventual nominee, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, did speak during the evening event (an FDP official tells the Phoenix that they 'believed' that both of those candidates paid to get the chance to address party members at last year's event). Her main opponent in the primary election last August, Black tech entrepreneur Stanley Campbell, said he was only invited to speak during a morning session in front of a much smaller group of people. When asked if it wasn't a bad look that only candidates who could offer to pay $50,000 could get a speaking slot sometime during the weekend, the FDP's Matt Dailey said that raising money for the party is what the event is essentially all about. 'Above all, Leadership Blue is a fundraising event – our largest and most important of the year,' he said. 'The practice of offering a spot in the weekend schedule to incentivize title sponsorship is a long-time and well-advertised practice of the party.' SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE
Business Wire
3 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
PSG and 2ndWave Software Establish JAMS Software as an Independent Company
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PSG, a leading growth equity firm that specializes in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to capitalize on transformational growth, in combination with 2ndWave Software, today announced the closing of the purchase of JAMS, a leading workload automation and job scheduling solution, from Fortra, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions. Along with the purchase of the solution, the investment partners and employees established a new independent company, JAMS Software, dedicated solely to the advancement of its workload automation technologies and support of its global customer community. The company is owned by PSG, 2ndWave Software, and employees. Skybot, a complementary workload automation platform, was also acquired as part of this transaction and is managed by JAMS Software. Peter Hegland, CEO of JAMS Software stated, 'We are extremely excited to focus exclusively on developing, supporting, and improving JAMS Scheduler and adjacent IT operations solutions for our customers. This transaction enables us to continue to build high quality workload automation and job scheduling solutions.' Weil, Gotshal, & Manges served as legal counsel to PSG Equity and 2ndWave Software. The transaction officially closed on June 1, 2025. About JAMS Software: For more than 35 years, JAMS has empowered IT operations teams with robust automation frameworks for orchestrating critical scheduled and triggered processes. To learn more, visit: About PSG: PSG Equity is a growth equity firm that partners with software and technology-enabled services companies to help them navigate transformational growth, capitalize on strategic opportunities, and build strong teams. Having backed more than 150 companies and facilitated over 520 add-on acquisitions, PSG brings extensive investment experience, deep expertise in software and technology, and a firm commitment to collaborating with management teams. Founded in 2014, PSG operates out of offices in Boston, Kansas City, London, Paris, Madrid, and Tel Aviv. To learn more about PSG, visit About 2ndWave Software: 2ndWave Software specializes in partnering with middle-market enterprise software companies to accelerate growth. Founded by Chris Heim and Dan Mayleben, the company leverages decades of operational and technological expertise. With a focus on strategic investments and advisory, 2ndWave Software collaborates closely with investors and management teams to help drive scalable value creation. To learn more, visit
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
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Rat-borne diseases cause crisis in Sarajevo
In Sarajevo it is, once again, the Year of the Rat. Social media posts from residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina's capital have shown an abundance of rodents swimming in the Miljacka river which flows through the centre of the city. Sarajevans long accustomed to poor public services have also posted photos of overflowing rubbish containers and illegal dumping – along with complaints that the authorities have failed to clear away dead animals from public areas including children's playgrounds. It all makes for a wonderful environment for rats to thrive. For humans, however, the picture is rather less rosy. Health experts blame a failure to control Sarajevo's rodent population for an alarming rise in the number of cases of rat-borne diseases. In just one 24 hour period this week, the country's largest hospital reported a dozen cases of leptospirosis. That follows a steady stream of other infections earlier in the month. One of the disease's nicknames, rat fever, reflects its key vector of infection. It generally spreads to humans through water or soil contaminated with rodent urine or faeces. Symptoms can range from headaches and muscle pain to bleeding on the lungs. The acute form of the illness, Weil's disease, can cause jaundice and even kidney failure. The local authorities in Sarajevo have declared an epidemic, allowing the imposition of emergency measures, including a long overdue clean-up. Extra municipal workers armed with disinfectant sprays have been deployed to carry out an urban "spring clean" in public areas across the city, while additional rubbish collections are being arranged. Schools have been directed to clean their playgrounds, mow any grass areas and check their basements for rats. The current all-action approach is a stark contrast to the laissez-faire situation of the past two years, during which there were no pest control measures in Sarajevo at all. Officials blame a botched tender process for extermination and sanitation work, which has allowed the city to go to the rats – and, for that matter, the dogs, as packs of strays are also a common sight around the capital. Sarajevo Canton Health Minister Enis Hasanovic described the situation as "not a health crisis, but a communal crisis", due to local authorities failing to fulfil essential municipal hygiene requirements. But a former director of the Sarajevo's University Clinical Centre, Sebija Izetbegović, believes the health situation could deteriorate further. Now a member of Sarajevo Canton Assembly, she points out that "well-fed rats" are currently so numerous in the city that "we can also expect hantavirus". In one respect at least, Sarajevo has been lucky. Left untreated, leptospirosis can be deadly, with a mortality rate of more than 50% for people who suffer from severe bleeding of the lungs. But so far none of the cases reported in the current epidemic have been serious.
Business Journals
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Multifamily Management Firms Join Forces
Photo Caption: CloudTen Residential recently took over management of OneR MidTown in Reno. Following many months of planning, reorganizing and onboarding, Reno, Nevada-based CloudTen Residential has announced its merger with Reno-based multifamily management firm Gaston Wilkerson – creating a high-profile residential property management company with 210 employees and over 8,000 units throughout the West and Pacific Northwest. The expanded company operates under the CloudTen brand. With the merger of Gaston Wilkerson and its 32 employees, CloudTen will now provide jobs and key benefits to 32 additional employees. According to Jessica Weil, regional vice president of CloudTen, this friendly merger brings 22 properties and 1,371 units into the CloudTen portfolio, a rapidly growing residential management brand focused on driving best in class outcomes by adopting cutting edge technology. 'The dynamic combination of Gaston Wilkerson and CloudTen unites the complementary strengths of two highly recognized and trusted property management brands,' Weil said. 'Gaston Wilkerson has had an established presence in Reno for many years. While CloudTen is a newer presence here, it has a robust technology platform along with modern practices to elevate and expedite operations. The integration of these companies has allowed CloudTen to expand its cutting-edge services in the Reno region and keep long-term team members on board, while enhancing efficiency and innovation – ultimately delivering greater value and opportunities to both residents and employees.' The newly expanded company specializes in the full range of multifamily property management functions, including day-to-day management, acquisition and advisory services, maintenance, leasing and marketing. Challenging the industry's status quo, CloudTen was launched in 2022 as a technology-centric, more nimble property management firm. From streamlining traditional move-in and -out experiences to offering customized resident services to creating solutions to make maintenance issues as hassle free as possible, the operation is bolstered by proactive, digital communications. Focused on delivering a positive experience to residents, team members and clients, CloudTen is a residential brand headquartered in Nevada that manages and operates multifamily properties throughout the West. Offering renters, a full gamut of services, amenities and living options, the firm's diverse portfolio of properties ranges from hotel-to-residential conversions to high-rise lease-ups to value-add properties.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
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Aptima Awarded DARPA Contract to Bring Powerful Media Forensic Technologies to Market
Aptima to work with DARPA to commercialize defenses against synthetic and manipulated media Woburn, MA, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptima, Inc., a leader in optimizing human performance through innovative technologies, announced today it has been awarded a contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Commercial Strategy Office to lead a new commercialization effort focused on one of today's most urgent challenges: making reliable media forensic capabilities available to users to help mitigate online threats perpetuated via synthetic and manipulated media. With AI-generated images, audio, and video becoming more convincing and pervasive, society is struggling to keep pace. The emerging tools and standards required to help people understand the authenticity or origins of what they're reading, watching, and listening have yet to be adopted at internet scale — leaving individuals, institutions, and industries without a reliable foundation to determine if content is authentic. 'As falsified media technologies improve, they move faster than traditional forensic tools, leaving industries without reliable ways to spot and fight advanced media manipulations, like deepfakes,' said Shawn Weil, Chief Growth Officer at Aptima. 'DARPA is leading the way to fill this gap by going beyond improving detection capabilities, developing better ways to determine why and how content has been synthesized or manipulated – ultimately enabling trust and security in digital media across different sectors.' Through this effort, Aptima will leverage its role as the test and evaluation lead for DARPA's Semantic Forensics (SemaFor) program to explore commercial pathways that can help bridge the gap between cutting-edge analytics and commercially available products. 'This is a crucial step toward creating a more trustworthy digital ecosystem,' added Weil. 'We're thrilled to be working with DARPA to chart a path forward—one that connects innovation with real-world need.' About Aptima, Inc. Aptima, Inc. is a leader in optimizing human performance through innovative technologies that blend behavioral science, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics. For 30 years, Aptima has delivered groundbreaking solutions in training, readiness, and human-machine teaming for industries including defense, healthcare, and education. Its intelligent systems enhance decision making, training, and operational efficiency by harnessing data-driven insights and adaptive tools. For more information, visit CONTACT: Media Contact: Joel Greenberg DCPR Joel@ 202-363-1065 | 202-669-3639 cellError in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
