In Florida, jobs news means employment trends, hiring, layoffs and shifts in the labor market. This page tracks developments that affect workers and the economic landscape across the state.
Panelists say public-private partnerships in South Florida take decades because projects move only as fast as officials can vet them.
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Do you trust your local government to approve development projects efficiently and fairly?
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Do you think corporate discounts for veterans meaningfully support military families?
The grocery chain will give veterans and active-duty military an 11% discount on qualifying in-store purchases on Nov. 11.
The technology veteran is building an experiential AI platform designed for the travel and entertainment sectors in Florida.
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Should the federal government keep funding social services for vulnerable children?
Texas-based nonprofit Endeavors will eliminate 68 Florida positions on December 31, 2026, after a federal contract for unaccompanied children services ends.
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Do you trust that nurses in your area have the credentials they claim?
Carleen Noreus, sentenced to 87 months in prison for a nursing diploma fraud scheme, has agreed to forfeit $9.5 million to federal prosecutors.
A federal district court granted summary judgment to the Redlands Christian Migrant Association in a discrimination case.
Day to day, that means monthly employment data, large-scale layoff notices, shifts in worker bargaining power and state wage regulations. Reporting covers the entire state, from the capital to the rural counties. Florida is particularly sensitive to seasonal shifts in tourism and service industry demand which drive hiring patterns throughout the year. Industry-specific workforce needs, such as those in the technology and construction sectors, frequently change the outlook for the broader state economy.
