DeSantis demands end to 'cheap' H-1B labor at Florida universities: 'Why do we need to bring someone from China?'

Public universities in Florida may soon have to hire more Americans, thanks to a decision from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. In an announcement on October 29, DeSantis directed the Florida Board of Governors to "pull the plug" on the use of H-1B...

Bobble On, Dawgs: Georgia-Florida Rivalry Immortalized in Wobbling Glory

This weekend marks one of the greatest rivalries in college football: the annual contest between the University of Georgia Bulldogs and the University of Florida Gators. It’s a heated rivalry, and I’m sure you already know which side I’m on. But...

Florida to crack down on H-1B visas, following Trump's lead

(The Center Square) – Florida Gov. Ron Desantis announced on Wednesday he would crack down on H-1B visas in higher education. Desantis directed the Florida Board of Governors, a body that leads the State University System of Florida, to require...

FRP Holdings acquires industrial property portfolio

The deal also adds management expertise to the real estate developer’s team. By Mark Basch | 4:20 a.m. October 30, 2025 | 2 Free Articles Remaining! Ever since it sold off most of its industrial properties in 2018, FRP Holdings Inc. has been...

Push grows for Florida law permitting ‘granny cams’ in nursing homes, ALFs

Stephanie Sifrit is on a mission to persuade the Florida Legislature to require nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to allow residents to install video monitoring devices in their rooms. Sifrit and her husband Tom appeared before the...

Florida's 2026 Farm Bill would expand ag programs, ban signal jammers, limit local rules

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida's 2026 Farm Bill is a sweeping legislative package that is being billed as one of the most comprehensive agriculture measures in years. The measure is backed by Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and sponsored by...

US: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Orders End Of H-1B Visa Use In State Universities

Washington: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is directing the state’s Board of Governors to end the use of H-1B visas across state universities, saying that positions currently held by visa holders should be filled by...

Florida Governor DeSantis Orders End Of H-1B Visa Use In State Universities

Washington: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that he is directing the state’s Board of Governors to end the use of H-1B visas across state universities, saying that positions currently held by visa holders should be filled by...

Florida moves to ban H-1B visas across state universities

Washington: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he is directing the state’s Board of Governors to end the use of H-1B visas across state universities, saying that positions currently held by visa holders should be filled by...

Florida Jury Awards $20 Million in J&J Talcum Powder Mesothelioma Lawsuit

A jury in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday awarded $20 million to the family of a physician who died in 2022, finding that his mesothelioma was caused by his longtime use of Johnson & Johnson talcum powder. Internal company documents and expert...

Central Florida job fair to to kick off in Orlando

The Central Florida Job Fair is set to kick off at noon at the Central Florida Fairgrounds in Orlando, with dozens of employers from various industries ready to network and accept applications. Attendees must register for the event by clicking...

Southwest Florida steps up for Hurricane Melissa victims

FORT MYERS, Fla. — People in Southwest Florida with deep ties to Jamaica are stepping up to help their community across the water after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island nation. Dr. Deanie Singh, known in Fort Myers nonprofit Premier Mobile...

Canadians flee Florida real estate market as Trump tariffs and trade tensions create uncertainty

Douglas Elliman Florida director of luxury sales Senada Adzem speaks to Fox News Digital about a surge in Canadian clients hoping to offload their South Florida homes over the growing perception ‘that they don’t feel welcome in the United States.’...

New investment targets freight bottlenecks on Florida’s Central Interstate

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest transportation and logistics news. Florida is accelerating plans to ease freight congestion and expand truck parking along its heavily trafficked Interstate 4 corridor, a...

Will Florida-Georgia game get dropped off YouTube TV?

A contract dispute would make Disney channels and programs unavailable on YouTube TV if an agreement is not reached by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 30. Disney channels include ABC, ESPN, ACC Network and SEC Network. It would leave YouTube TV...

Sindoor Mittal secures silver for India at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in Florida

Home Sports Sindoor Mittal secures silver for India at the 2025 Pickleball World Cup in Florida Sindoor Mittal, Vice Chairperson of Avaada Group, won silver medal for Team India in the Women's Open Doubles 5.0 category at the Pickleball World Cup...

What will college football look like when Florida-Georgia returns? | Opinion

My introduction to Jacksonville came through Florida-Georgia football games. It was the late 1980s and early 1990s, shortly after I followed my wife from the University of Missouri to Florida, taking a job in Brevard County and heading to...

Georgia-Florida football: How we got here

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. — I came early for the weekend, as I always do when the football teams of Georgia and Florida meet in a rivalry game—which is one of the most-watched college matchups of the year. In the past the ancillary reasons had as much to...

Florida liquor laws to know, where dry and partially dry counties are

Florida state law prohibits alcohol sales between midnight and 7 a.m., but local ordinances can alter these hours. At least one Florida county, Lafayette, is considered "dry" and prohibits the sale of beverages exceeding a certain percentage of...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.30.25

Good Thursday morning. St. Augustine Beach Mayor Dylan Rumrell and veteran water policy expert Henry Dean have joined Converge Public Strategies as partners. Their arrival deepens Converge’s footprint in the region, joining existing partners Deno...