December 2, 2022

Floridian of the Year: Yolanda Cash Jackson

Yolanda Cash Jackson is Florida Trend's Floridian of the Year. Cash Jackson, a South Florida attorney and lobbyist who grew up in Liberty City and followed an uphill journey to become one of the state’s leading legal and legislative advocates, has built a career forging paths of opportunity for others.

Movers & Influencers

Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of November 30, 2022.

The Florida 500

This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders.

Bringing new perspectives to Florida politics

The 2022 election set a new high bar for women of color in Florida politics: 49% of women candidates running for major state or federal office in Florida are women of color.

Florida Icon: Jim Strickland

"At points of my life, the environmental community was over here and the agricultural community was over there — separated," says rancher Strickland. "It wasn’t until the last 10 or 15 years that we started coming together, and we’re getting closer still."

Pet product company SwiftPaws on track to hit $1.5 million this year

Meghan Wolfgram's passion takes her on a 10-year journey chasing success.

Only about half of current nurses would choose nursing career again

Survey results, says FAU nursing college dean Safiya George, will help the profession address the needs of nurses and the health care system.

Business Florida: Your 2023 Florida Opportunity Guide

Business Florida is for businesses looking to relocate to the Sunshine State. Learn about what makes Florida's eight geographic regions spectacular for commerce and industry. Produced in partnership with Enterprise Florida.

Changemakers: Barbara Brown

"I can remember telling my mother when I was 7 or 8 that NASA needed me," said Brown, Director of Exploration Research and Technolodgy Programs, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island.

Changemakers: Constance Collins

"It's a calling. It's a passion for me to see women and children have the opportunity to heal. That's a passion for me — preventing homelessness," says the President/Executive Director of the Lotus House, Miami.

Florida Trend's NEXT

In its 23rd year of publication, Florida Trend's NEXT: Your Future After High School in Florida™ has earned a reputation as a high-quality publication that provides students with important information about high school life, college preparation and career opportunities.

Do you work for one of the Best Companies in Florida? Let us know! The top-rated 100 Best Companies to Work for in Florida will be recognized in our Aug. 2023 issue. Register at BestCompaniesFLA.com.

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Florida Business News

Hurricane Ian was the costliest disaster and the second-largest insured loss on record

Hurricane Ian, a category 4 Atlantic hurricane that struck Florida and South Carolina earlier this year, was the costliest catastrophe and the second-largest insured loss on record after Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Business Beat - Week of December 2nd

Get top news-to-know with Florida Trend's headline-focused video news brief, hosted by digital content specialist Aimée Alexander.

Florida HIV cases increasing — and many people don’t know they have it

While many parts of the country have HIV under control, Florida leads the nation in new infections. Nearly 5,000 people a year in Florida are diagnosed with HIV, a number that hasn’t budged much in the last 10 years.

Wildlife officials take aim at pythons, look to increase venomous reptile penalties

State wildlife officials want more money to eradicate invasive Burmese pythons and increased penalties for people who illegally import and release venomous reptiles.

International scammers falsely listing Florida real estate for sale

Real estate and law enforcement experts say land scams are becoming very common in hot real estate markets like Florida.