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Palm Beach State College and FAU Launch First Segment of Florida's Statewide Quantum-Safe Network
Palm Beach State College and Florida Atlantic University have launched the first segment of Florida's statewide quantum-safe network, marking a major milestone in secure communications, cybersecurity innovation and South Florida's growing quantum technology ecosystem.
South Florida Startup TrustDots Wants to Build the Trust Layer for AI-Powered Commerce
Can artificial intelligence help consumers make smarter, more trustworthy purchasing decisions? South Florida startup TrustDots, co-founded by Darie Dorlus and Kyle Speidell, is taking on that challenge with an AI-powered platform designed to evaluate products, brands and businesses through personalized Trust Scores. With an ambitious vision to become the trust intelligence layer for the next generation of AI-powered commerce, TrustDots is looking beyond product reviews to reshape how consumers, and eventually autonomous AI shopping agents, make purchasing decisions.
Boca Raton's INmune Bio Partners with Quantum Computing Inc. to Advance Alzheimer's Drug Research
Boca Raton-based INmune Bio is partnering with Quantum Computing Inc. to explore how quantum optimization and artificial intelligence could unlock new opportunities in Alzheimer's drug research, advancing the intersection of biotechnology, emerging technology, and South Florida innovation.
Quantum Beach 2026: South Florida Moves From Quantum Ambition to Action
The activation of Florida's first statewide quantum-safe network segment, new investments in research and workforce development, and the growing presence of quantum technology companies took center stage at Quantum Beach 2026, where more than 400 business, government and research leaders gathered Oct. 22 in West Palm Beach.
Beyond the Pitch: HEI Day 2026 Celebrates Hispanic Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Community Prosperity
The Hispanic Entrepreneur Initiative celebrated its seventh anniversary with the 2nd Annual HEI Day & Business Pitch Competition at Lynn University in Boca Raton. Featuring seven entrepreneurs, a distinguished panel of judges, and four Prosperity Catalyst Award recipients, the event highlighted the power of community collaboration in advancing Hispanic entrepreneurship and economic opportunity across South Florida.
Related Ross Expands Palm Beach County Footprint With Village Landing Acquisition
Related Ross is expanding its Palm Beach County presence with Village Landing, a 71-acre mixed-use development planned for Wellington. The project will bring approximately 220,000 square feet of retail, more than 100,000 square feet of restaurants, 90,000 square feet of offices, and a 180-room hotel. Designed as a walkable town center, Village Landing will also feature plazas, green spaces, a village square, and a lakefront boardwalk. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 as Related Ross expands beyond its West Palm Beach base.
From IBM to Quantum: Related Ross Acquires Boca Raton’s Historic Innovation Campus
Related Ross has acquired the 124-acre Boca Raton Innovation Campus, expanding its nearly 30-year investment in Palm Beach County. From its IBM roots to D-Wave’s arrival, BRiC could be entering a new era of technology, talent and innovation.
West Palm Move Brings Tech-Enabled Transportation to a Growing Business Hub
West Palm Move brings tech-enabled, on-demand transportation to downtown West Palm Beach, helping address congestion, workforce mobility, and the infrastructure needs of a rapidly growing business hub.
How FAU's Hacking for Defense Program Signals South Florida's Growing Role in National Innovation
Florida Atlantic University's successful launch of its first Hacking for Defense program is more than an academic milestone. By connecting students with real-world Department of Defense challenges, FAU is helping position South Florida as a growing hub for artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and defense innovation.
Carrier's Acquisition of 75F Signals the Next Era of Autonomous Buildings
Carrier's acquisition of AI-powered building automation company 75F marks a pivotal shift in the evolution of intelligent buildings. By combining cloud-native software, wireless controls, predictive analytics, and agentic AI, Carrier is positioning itself to lead the next generation of autonomous building technology. With the company's global headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, the acquisition also underscores the state's growing influence in commercial real estate innovation, climate technology, and AI-driven infrastructure.
Project Tango: Palm Beach County's AI Data Center Decision Could Shape Florida's Digital Future
Project Tango was more than a controversial AI data center proposal—it became a defining moment in Florida's approach to balancing innovation, infrastructure, and community impact. Following Palm Beach County's decision to deny the project, the debate has sparked broader questions about the future of AI infrastructure and how Florida will evaluate similar developments for years to come.
Hallmark Venture Group Transforms into Drone Technology Company, Establishing New Chapter In Palm Beach County
Hallmark Venture Group has completed a strategic transformation into an operating drone technology company, acquiring worldwide commercialization rights to an advanced unmanned aerial systems portfolio from South Korea-based Sundori Drone Co., Ltd. With its principal executive offices now located in North Palm Beach, the company is positioning itself to pursue opportunities across defense, government, public safety, and commercial markets while adding another emerging technology player to South Florida's growing innovation ecosystem.
Beyond the Game: How South Florida Is Becoming the Capital of Sports Investment
Sports is no longer just about the game—it's becoming one of the world's fastest-growing alternative asset classes. At the Elite Family Office Sports Summit in Boca Raton, investors, family offices, athletes, and sports executives explored how franchise ownership, technology, real estate, and private capital are reshaping the future of sports and positioning South Florida as a rising hub for sports investment.
Six Million People. No East-West Transit. South Florida's Growing Mobility Crisis
South Florida has invested billions in north-south transportation while leaving one of its biggest infrastructure challenges unresolved: moving people east and west. This first article in a series explores why the region's transit gap has become an economic competitiveness issue—and why Palm Beach County may offer the best place to begin solving it.
The White House's Quantum Strategy Is Here. South Florida Is Already Building It.
The White House's new Quantum Innovation Executive Order aligns with an ecosystem already emerging in Palm Beach County, where research, education, investment, and commercialization are converging to position South Florida as a leader in the nation's quantum future.
Palm Beach-Based Ondas Expands AI + Autonomy Footprint With $125M Cyberhawk Acquisition
West Palm Beach is emerging as a new hub for autonomy, defense technology, and industrial AI as Ondas Holdings announces its $125 million acquisition of Cyberhawk Innovations. The deal expands Ondas’ capabilities in drone-enabled infrastructure intelligence, combining autonomous systems, AI analytics, and critical infrastructure data to build a next-generation physical-world intelligence platform.
Miss America Chooses West Palm Beach, Adding to a Wave of Major Event Wins for the City
West Palm Beach is stepping further into the national spotlight after being selected as the official host city for the 2026 Miss America Competition. The announcement underscores Palm Beach County’s continued rise as a premier destination for large-scale cultural and economic events, adding to a growing portfolio of conventions, tourism anchors, and national brand activations shaping the region’s identity.
Boca Raton Biotech Firm INmune Bio Advances Novel Alzheimer's Therapy with FDA Fast Track Designation
Boca Raton-based INmune Bio has received FDA Fast Track designation for XPro™, an experimental Alzheimer's therapy that targets neuroinflammation rather than amyloid plaques. The milestone highlights both a promising new approach to treating Alzheimer's disease and South Florida's growing role in biotechnology innovation.
Verix Equity Partners Launches in Boca Raton, Highlighting the Rise of National Security Innovation
A new Boca Raton-based private equity firm is betting on one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy: national security innovation. Verix Equity Partners, founded by former AE Industrial Partner Jeff Hart and national security entrepreneur Sean Battle, launched this week with a focus on helping founder-led companies scale across defense technology, government contracting, artificial intelligence, space, and critical infrastructure markets. The firm's arrival underscores a broader trend shaping South Florida's future as an emerging hub for technology, investment, and mission-critical industries.
From Tel Aviv to the Gold Coast: Israeli Tech CEO Eyes South Florida as His American Beachhead
As South Florida's tech ecosystem expands beyond Miami, Israeli entrepreneur Oded Eliashiv sees Palm Beach County as a strategic launchpad for U.S. growth. The CEO of Adam AI Continuum points to the region's unique access to institutional capital, Latin American markets, and a growing roster of major corporate relocations as reasons why the next chapter of innovation may be unfolding north of Miami.