August 19, 2022

Developing & Delivering: "Florida International"

TJ Villamil of Enterprise Florida and Daniel Robinson of Red 6 on embracing innovation and Florida's international potential.

Cyber advancements in Florida

The Florida Department of Education has announced a total of $15.6 million this year to create and expand cyber-security and IT training opportunities.

Chelsea Bear is living her best life

The reality that Chelsea Bear shares on social media has elevated her to become one of Florida’s most notable advocates for people with disabilities, and now national and international brands have taken notice.

Best Companies to Work For in Florida 2022

Here's how some of the best companies to work for in Florida are attracting and retaining talent during the Great Resignation.

Florida's 350 Biggest Companies

Florida Trend's annual list of the biggest 125 Public and 225 Private companies, headquarterd in Florida, ranked by revenue.

Florida Bar Association’s new president outlines his goals for the next year

Attorney Gary S. Lesser of West Palm Beach is the new president of the Florida Bar Association. Lesser, who took office in June, recently outlined for FLORIDA TREND his goals for the yearlong term.

Florida Trend's 2022 Florida Legal Elite

Now in its 19th year, Florida Legal Elite presents the state’s top licensed and practicing attorneys selected by their peers.

Florida Small Business Guide 2022

Ready to start your own business but don't know where to begin? Florida Trend's helpful guide is required reading for anyone who dreams of starting a small business in Florida!

Husband and wife team launch Storybook app to help parents connect with kids

A husband and wife team creates an app that combines music, massage and stories to help parents connect with their kids.

How Florida's philanthropy landscape is changing

A host of factors is reshaping the donor landscape in Florida — from generational differences to technology to the changing tax code.

Miami Beach filmmakers build on fame after breakout Netflix hit

The state's homegrown iconoclastic filmmakers are busier than ever as they pivot to Florida stories with wider import.

Movers & Influencers

Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of August 10, 2022.

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Florida Business News

Federal judge blocks workplace training portion of ‘Stop WOKE Act'

Calling part of the law a “naked viewpoint-based regulation on speech,” a federal judge blocked restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training.

Florida homebuyers start to see price cuts, and more options, as the market starts to cool

The housing market has slowly started to rebalance as less buyer frenzy and higher interest rates help soften it, forcing sellers to adjust to a more normal market.

Feds argue gambling deal should get go-ahead

The Biden administration is urging an appeals court to reinstate a deal that gave the Seminole Tribe control of sports betting throughout Florida, nearly nine months after a Washington, D.C.-based judge ruled that the 30-year agreement violated federal law.

Every officer resigns from police force in Florida town. It’s happened elsewhere, too

Melbourne Village’s six police officers submitted their resignations Aug. 15, most of them effective Aug. 19. The reason for the resignations was not disclosed.

Celebration underway for Black-owned businesses in Central Florida

August is nationally known as Black Business Month. Thursday night, Black-owned businesses in Central Florida were celebrated.