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Why small businesses can no longer ignore data privacy laws

Why small businesses can no longer ignore data privacy laws

Why small businesses can no longer ignore data privacy laws A nationwide patchwork of privacy regulations In the last few years, a wave of state-level data privacy laws has swept across the United States. What started with California's landmark...

Owner:  Apollo Global Management
Florida Congresswoman Says What D.C. Won’t: It’s Time to Start Trading With Russia Again
Painted Tree Boutiques Brings a Creative Shopping Community to South Florida

Painted Tree Boutiques Brings a Creative Shopping Community to South Florida

Disclaimer: This Inside South Florida segment is sponsored by Painted Tree Boutiques. All opinions expressed are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect the views of WSFL-TV. A new way to shop local is coming to South Florida!...

Owner:  The Scripps Family
Stakes high for health care in shutdown 

Stakes high for health care in shutdown 

As the federal government shutdown lingers, a great deal of coverage is focused on horse-race political analysis of who will win, the Democrats or the Republicans, and not enough on the stakes for average Americans. The crux of this standoff is...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy drops $28M on Florida Keys mansion

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy drops $28M on Florida Keys mansion

Luxury Homes David Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, in State College, Pa., on Oct. 29, 2022. Portnoy is one of the sports-betting industry’s loudest cheerleaders. Amir Hamja/The New York Times By Megan Johnson October 9, 2025 | 2:14 PM 2...

Owner:  John W. Henry
Florida law change helps local businesses keep more cash

Florida law change helps local businesses keep more cash

Florida small business owners are feeling a financial lift thanks to a new law eliminating the 6% sales tax on commercial leases. This change specifically benefits those who rent their business spaces. Calli Johnson-Dupont and Richard Johnson of A...

Owner:  McBride Family
Trump nominates Florida restaurateur as ambassador to Philippines
Small Businesses Are Feeling 'the Heat' From Customers — Here's Why

Small Businesses Are Feeling 'the Heat' From Customers — Here's Why

The insanity first hit Jake Shivery this year, after he ordered a supply of camera film from China. He's the owner of Blue Moon Camera and Machine, a shop for classic photography equipment in Portland, Oregon, so it started with a pretty standard...

Owner:  Shea Family
Winter Park Autumn Art Festival highlights Florida artists this weekend

Winter Park Autumn Art Festival highlights Florida artists this weekend

Florida fall is in the air, and the 52nd Winter Park Autumn Art Festival will help mark the changing season this weekend, bringing back an annual community tradition. More than 180 Florida-based artists will come together in the Park Avenue area...

Owner:  Randall D. Smith & Heath Freeman
Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on US labor market

Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on US labor market

Maria worked cleaning schools in Florida for $13 an hour. Every two weeks, she'd get a $900 paycheck from her employer, a contractor. Not much -- but enough to cover rent in the house that she and her 11-year-old son share with five families, plus...

Owner:  Walter E. Hussman Jr.
Dotcom entrepreneur had ‘extravagant’ lifestyle, Candy court battle told
For colleges, new campuses can mean growth, and for host communities, too

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...

Owner:  John W. Henry
Five remarkable women honored during the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Emerald Awards – Broward County

Five remarkable women honored during the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida Emerald Awards – Broward County

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (September 30, 2025) – Leadership, service and community impact were in the spotlight as Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida hosted the prestigious Emerald Awards honoring female leaders in Broward County, raising more than...

Owner:  Jim & Bridget Fitzpatrick
Horses making the rounds at Florida hospitals

Horses making the rounds at Florida hospitals

On a recent Friday morning, Pegasus slowly trots out of an elevator, surrounded by doctors and nurses. He’s ready to make his rounds and see the many sick children hospitalized at Holtz Children’s Hospital, located on Jackson Memorial Hospital’s...

Owner:  Madison Venture Corp & David Radler
For Hooters’ Original Founders, Saving The Chain Is A Higher Calling: “America Needs Us.”
“Bar Rescue” Star And Hospitality Entrepreneur Jon Taffer Expands “Taffer’s Tavern” Franchise In Orlando, Florida
Florida’s minimum wage increase: 8 FAQs every employer needs

Florida’s minimum wage increase: 8 FAQs every employer needs

Florida’s minimum wage is making headlines as it rises to $14 per hour on September 30, 2025. The recent news has sparked questions such as, “What is Florida’s 2025 minimum wage?” and “Is Florida’s minimum wage $15 an hour?” This increase, which...

Owner:  Jay Raol
Michelin Guide to highlight Florida's unforgettable dining spots

Michelin Guide to highlight Florida's unforgettable dining spots

Starting in 2026, the Michelin Guide will be expanding to become a “state-wide selection covering all of Florida,” now allowing some of the Panhandle’s dining establishments to shine The Michelin Guide encompasses a broader range of local dining...

Owner:  Gannett Co. Inc.
Florida Former Advisor Pleads Guilty to Scamming Firms, Clients and Feds

Florida Former Advisor Pleads Guilty to Scamming Firms, Clients and Feds

A Florida-based former registered advisor who evaded authorities for several years has pleaded guilty to defrauding the owners of advisory firms and their investor clients, as well as to fraudulently obtaining Paycheck Protection Program loans...

Owner:  Informa PLC
Lamar Police Department recognizes Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for recent food drive to benefit Sparrow House Ministries

Lamar Police Department recognizes Lamar High School DECA members Alexa Ridder and Mae Shelton for recent food drive to benefit Sparrow House Ministries

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Owner:  John Robinson

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