New Tariffs: Their Impact on Americans’ Wallets
President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10% on virtually all goods entering the United States, in addition to even higher rates for dozens of countries with the largest…
Learn Best Management Practices for Green Industries
St. Lucie Extension hosts course on best management practices for green industries on May 1 The UF-IFAS Extension St. Lucie County will offer a training session on best management practices…
The Map Showing the Complex Production of a Car Across Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. (and How Trump’s Tariffs Will Affect It)
A car has more than 30,000 parts. Some of those components cross the borders between Mexico, Canada, and the United States multiple times before entering the final assembly process. The…
Bankruptcies Continue to Rise as a Temporary Solution
Though many fear filing for bankruptcy, it has become one of the most common options to temporarily pause difficult financial situations—and a highly lucrative business for attorneys specializing in the…
Federal Court in US Blocks Trump Administration’s Termination of Protection Status for Venezuelans
A federal court in the United States blocked the revocation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (TPS) for Venezuelan citizens, a measure adopted by the administration of former President Donald Trump…
Florida Police Push for More Measures to Speed Up Detention of Undocumented Immigrants
The newly formed Florida State Immigration Control Council has requested that President Donald Trump implement additional measures to allow state police to expedite the removal of undocumented immigrants, including those…
Florida Among the Most Stressed States in the U.S.
Florida stands out for high levels of work-related, family, and housing affordability stress, ranking ninth nationwide The analysis, based on 40 key stress indicators, places the Sunshine State in ninth…
Assistance Funds for Purchasing Your First Home in Palm Beach County
The Palm Beach County Housing and Economic Development Department announced funding of up to $100,000 to assist income-qualified applicants in purchasing their first home, which will be their primary residence.…
The Importance of Vaccinating Your Pets Against Rabies
Rabies is a deadly disease, so vaccination is essential to protect our pets and family. Most states require dogs, cats, and ferrets to have a current rabies vaccine; without it,…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Property Tax Cuts
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposes property tax cuts through “immediate relief of about $1,000 for Florida homestead owners.” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a series of measures to reduce…
Florida Orange Production Hits Lowest Level Since World War II: Here’s Why
The juice industry and orange production in Florida, an icon of U.S. agriculture, is facing one of its most critical periods in decades. According to projections by the U.S. Department…
US to Review Social Media of Student Visa Applicants and Holders Under New Immigration Policy
The US government will review and has begun implementing a new set of immigration evaluation criteria focused on student visa applicants. The policy includes the systematic review of social media…
Florida Considers Easing Child Labor Laws to Address Migrant Workforce Shortage
Florida’s Legislature began discussing a bill on Tuesday that aims to ease child labor laws, which would help the state address workforce shortages and prevent the hiring of undocumented immigrants.…
Elevate Florida, New State Residential Mitigation Program
Elevate Florida allows eligible homeowners to elevate, rebuild, or implement wind-mitigation measures on their homes, with the state covering up to 75% of the costs. Elevate Florida is an FDEM…
DOGE in Florida Raises Concerns Over Potential Job Cuts
Florida’s DOGE team, an initiative by Governor Ron DeSantis, has sparked discussions about potential government job cuts. In a letter to Florida municipalities this month, the governor stated that the…
US Pauses ‘Green Card’ Applications: Deeper Investigations to Prevent Fraud
The US government pauses processing of certain permanent residency or 'green card' applications for refugees and asylees while verifying potential fraud. A USCIS spokesperson said the temporary pause on "certain…
