Florida Trend's Floridian of the Year this year is Mark Wilson, President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. 

"The goal of a judge should be to do both justice and law. If you are successful, they should be one and the same," says retired 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida judge Hugh D. Hayes.

Over the course of her 35-plus-year-career, Bridgette Heller says the best-performing teams she's worked with have been diverse ones.

Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of November 29, 2023.

Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Florida 500, a special publication that highlights the 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders.

Maria Barrera, left, and Melissa Pelochino, who is based in Oregon, share a passion for the intersection of education, teaching and mental health. The duo founded Clayful, a text-based coaching app.

Madeline Pumariega came back to her alma mater, "the community's college," as its first woman president. "I am just that girl from Hialeah, I'm just one of you."

Deborah Ellinger is a former CEO with 20 years of board experience. She's part of a group that cold-calls businesses to find boardroom opportunities for women.

Do you work with top talent at a great company? The 100 Best Companies To Work For In Florida will be recognized in the August 2024 issue of Florida Trend. Be one of the best! Register at www.BestCompaniesFLA.com. The deadline to register is fast-approaching: February 16, 2024.

More than one in 10 Floridians has diabetes, and the numbers are growing. While doctors have more medications in their arsenal, many patients can reverse Type 2 diabetes — the more common form of the disease — by eating better and exercising.

The late Jimmy Buffett's recordings and tours were estimated to top more than $570 million.

When a new women's professional volleyball venture set out to build a premiere league, there was one person organizers needed to help set it up for success: former Florida State University coach Cecile Reynaud.

The number of jobs for RNs in Florida increased 14.78% between 2012 and 2021 to 187,920.