Ranchers work to preserve Florida's cattle industry amid statewide growth
Agricultural workers say new developments and population growth throughout Florida have sparked the need for land preservation, including through urban renewal boundaries and other regulations. Cattle ranchers say they hope to see development handled in a way that also preserves their industry. More from Spectrum News.
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Signature design
Think of it as one of the world’s biggest and heaviest Lego sets. Six arches made of 345 precast segments, each weighing at least 90 tons, are being connected over downtown Miami to create a “Signature Bridge” that promises to become a defining image amid the city’s ever-changing skyline. But it’s much more than a pretty design. More from Florida Trend.
Downtown Hastings seeing a business resurgence
Known as the Potato Capital of Florida, Hastings is an unincorporated, census-designated place and agricultural hub in St. Johns County about 18 miles southwest of St. Augustine. The community’s historic Downtown is now seeing a resurgence. Downtown Hastings’ business occupancy surged from an 80% vacancy rate in 2023 to a 90% occupancy rate in 2025. More from the Jacksonville Daily Record.
South Florida business schools blend STEM and finance to meet evolving industry demands
The future of finance is increasingly shaped by data, automation and advanced technology. That's why more South Florida business schools now integrate STEM-focused curricula that bridge technical skills with financial expertise to keep pace with industry demand in the rapidly evolving job market. STEM graduates – with degrees in fields such as physics, engineering, statistics and computer science – have become increasingly sought after by financial firms. More from the South Florida Business Journal.
Medical debts erased for 310,000 residents of Orange County
Thousands of Orange County residents saddled with medical debts have been granted a “no-strings-attached gift,” according to a national nonprofit that partnered with the county to forgive bills totaling about $472.5 million. Over 310,000 people received notice in the past two weeks that a medical debt of theirs had been cancelled, officials said. More from the Orlando Sentinel.
How fast, reliable internet powers Florida’s largest car wash
With every new location in the Sunshine State, El Car Wash continues to streamline operations and find new ways to elevate the customer experience. Jerry Gomez currently serves as the company’s Chief Information & Technology Officer. He says success is dependent on connectivity inside their facilities. They wash cars more efficiently when their equipment is powered by fast and reliable internet. [Sponsored report]
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Four-decade restaurant industry veteran ready for her next portion
An entry-level job at Taco Bell 40 years ago when Kelia Bazile was in high school — she made $3.35 an hour, if her memory serves — turned out to be a career-affirming gig. Now a hospitality lifer, Bazile has hit a career milestone: she was named president of casual Italian dining brand Carrabba’s.
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