Facing a worker shortage, Florida hotels and builders are revamping training programs
Construction and leisure/hospitality are the two industries leading job creation statewide but they share a similar, growing problem: they can’t find enough workers.
Florida's year-round daylight saving time law on hold in Congress
The “Sunshine Protection Act” would make daylight saving time year-round in the state — but so far the required congressional approval to make it happen has languished in the U.S. Capitol halls.

Feds launch audit of Keys debris contract

The Inspector General for the Department of Homeland Security is launching an investigation into what happened with debris removal contracts after Irma.

Feds to offer loans for businesses hurt by red tide

Qualifying businesses can obtain an Economic Injury Disaster Loan up to $2 million with a maximum interest rate of 3.385 percent for a term up to 30 years.

State plummets to record low homeownership

From the soaring pre-recession days, when easy credit pushed housing numbers to new highs, the percentage of Florida households owning homes has plunged to the lowest level ever seen.

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Massive ‘Innovation District’ could change Little Haiti forever. But what would that mean?

The Magic City Innovation District, a $1 billion real estate development will bring residential, commercial, retail and entertainment spaces to Miami’s Little Haiti neighborhood. Residents fear gentrification.

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