Oregon nursery among small businesses caught in the fray of government shutdown

Richard Kenton and Sandy Roth have spent three decades building their native plant nursery in Cove, a small town 20 minutes east of La Grande in Union County. The married couple operates Plant Works LLC, where they grow willows, cottonwood,...

The South Florida exodus: Why many are heading to Charlotte

Jessica Padilla remembers packing her bags last October and boarding a flight from Miami to Charlotte to join her husband. He had already moved a few months prior. One thing that stood out: How many others on her flight were doing the same thing....

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.16.25

Good Thursday morning. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds remains in a dominant position in the Republican Primary for Governor, polling shows. A new St. Pete Polls survey shows Donalds would win more than 39% of the vote in a Republican Primary against Lt....

70 Countries Unite at Florida’s Largest Trade & Culture Expo

Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Broward County OESBD. All opinions expressed are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of WSFL-TV. Get ready to travel the world without leaving South...

Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Credit: via Shutterstock Florida has more to lose than any other state if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits for so-called Obamacare coverage. That was the message a trio of Democratic members of Congress delivered Tuesday on Day...

South Florida artists and entrepreneurs find new opportunities in the crypto world

As economic uncertainty pushes many to seek new ways to grow their income, a growing number of Miami residents are turning to cryptocurrency. For some, it's not just an investment — it's a life-changing opportunity. NFTs open doors for Miami...

Barton L. Post, cofounder of the Post & Schell law firm and community-minded entrepreneur, has died at 95

Barton L. Post, 95, of West Chester, cofounder of the Post & Schell law firm, cofounder and onetime president of the Professional Casualty Association medical malpractice insurance carrier, founder of a child daycare center in Philadelphia,...

How Florida’s Oldest Business School Is Punching Above Its Weight

Stetson University Business School is “a tuition-driven institution,” Dean Yiorgos Bakamitsos says. “That forces us to be relevant — to offer something distinctive that resonates with students and families making one of the biggest investments of...

$58 Million Windfall: Florida CFO Ingoglia Sets All-Time Record For Unclaimed Money Returned

Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and State Fire Marshal Blaise Ingoglia today announced a new record for the amount of unclaimed property returned in a single month, with more than $58 million reunited with Floridians during September. The...

Florida ranks 3rd best state for Hispanic small business owners as community thrives in Tampa Bay

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Florida has been ranked the third best state for Hispanic small business owners, according to a September report by B2B Reviews, showing that with the growth of the Hispanic population in Hillsborough County comes...

Why a Venezuelan-American Democrat says he has a chance in Florida’s Senate race

MIAMI — Sitting at a cozy corner table at Caracas Bakery, Florida’s newest Democratic Senate candidate Hector Mujica described his Sunday routine: church with his wife and 16-month-old son, sometimes with their dog Coco in tow, before heading here...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.15.25

Good Wednesday morning. Good news, indeed — Goodies Eatery is back. The beloved downtown breakfast spot reopens Wednesday at its new home inside the Highpoint Center on College Avenue, with longtime fan-turned-owner Will Johnson at the helm....

Small Businesses Feeling The Squeeze As Government Shutdown Drags On

Some U.S. businesses are facing a spate of difficulties amid the ongoing government shutdown, according to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Democrats blocked a GOP spending bill to fund the government on Sept. 30, kicking off a funding lapse on Oct....

For colleges, new campuses can mean growth, and for host communities, too

New campuses not only allow universities to meet potential students where they live, but can also have significant impacts on the surrounding cities. Much as professional sports teams have revitalized neighborhoods with real estate projects beyond...

FAU Receives $1.6M Gift for Student Entrepreneur Scholarships

Florida Atlantic University received a $1.6 million gift from long-time Boca Raton resident Bob Schattner, which will be used to continue providing scholarships that he established 15 years ago in perpetuity. Florida Atlantic University received a...

Last Call for 10.14.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics. First Shot The Florida Chamber of Commerce will join chambers across the country on Wednesday to recognize National Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day, a nationwide...

Past sorority president remembered as national and community trailblazer

Dr. Paulette C. Walker was the 25th national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Friends and sorority members of Dr. Paulette C. Walker, past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., are remembering her life and reflecting on her...

Opinion: Alaska’s small businesses are the key to our economic future

(Getty Images / iStock) As I end my tenure as the Alaska Small Business Development Center’s state director at the University of Alaska Anchorage, I find myself thinking about Alaska’s economic future. Our economy doesn’t exist in isolation;...

Cheer Up Charlies To Be Acquired by Florida Company Pride Holdings

Just weeks after Cheer Up Charlies garnered headlines for nearly closing its doors forever due to unpaid rent, news broke today that the iconic Austin hangout will be acquired by a Florida company called Pride Holdings. The firm owns a portfolio...

Life After HBCU: How This Beauty Entrepreneur Launched A Wildly Successful Brand

As a graduate of Florida A&M University, Butler says that the competitive spirit at her school inspired her to push herself. “HBCUs remind you that there are no handouts, that you will have to work twice as hard,” she says. “Everyone knows that...