Walter Ryan

Walter James Ryan, 94, Fort Myers, Florida and Tinton Falls, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025 at River View Hospital, Red Bank, New Jersey. Mr. Ryan was born in Saranac Lake, graduated from Saranac Lake High School in 1949 and...

Florida asks court to overturn judge on manatee protection case

Describing the case as having "exceptional importance," the Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week argued a federal appeals court should overturn decisions that required the agency to take a series of steps to protect manatees in...

Florida tourism facing test as Trump policies keep some visitors away

Bryan Griffin, Gov. Ron DeSantis' former spokesperson, will lead Visit Florida, the state's tourism marketing agency. Florida tourism is showing signs of cooling, potentially due to President Trump's policies. Canadian tourism to Florida has...

Report finds median monthly rent in Florida increased $500 over three years

The median cost of housing for Florida renters rose by almost $500 dollars from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the University of Florida's Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. Median rent in the state soared from $1,238 to $1,719 a...

Veterans gather at Syracuse University for business skills entrepreneurship bootcamp

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Twenty six veterans from all over the United States gathered at Syracuse University for the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, a residency focused on entrepreneurship and building businesses. Veterans will attend classes,...

Employer-Friendly Non-Compete Legislation Becomes Law in Florida

Effective July 1, 2025, the Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic Growth (“CHOICE”) Act became law in Florida. Already one of the most employer-friendly states in the country for the enforcement of restrictive...

Florida Panthers, Amerant Bank Arena partner with company to develop mobile application

WATCH: Space Coast EDC Applauds Senator Ashley Moody’s Milestone Win for Florida’s Space Coast

bill ensures Florida and the U.S. remain leaders in space exploration and innovation WATCH: Senator Ashley Moody announced her Secure U.S. Leadership in Space Act has become law at an event on Florida’s Space Coast, marking a major legislative win...

NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale Brokers $52.9M Sale of New Industrial Facility in Hialeah, Florida

25HIALEAH, FLA. — NAI Miami | Fort Lauderdale has brokered the $52.9 million sale of Countyline East Logistics Center, an industrial facility located at 16300 N.W. 97th Ave. in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami. An undisclosed buyer, which plans to fully...

Florida State edges out Illinois in securing commitment of 6'11 high school center compared to Shaquille O'Neal

Class of 2026 recruit Marcis Ponder announced his commitment to the Florida State Seminoles through an Instagram post in collaboration with SLAM High School on Tuesday. The 6-foot-11 center, who drew comparisons with the four-time NBA Champion...

Florida dealers weigh in on tariffs, EVs and AI integration in 2025 outlook – Judy Lynn Farcus Serra & Ed Roberts

Two top Florida dealers talk about the challenges and opportunities shaping their businesses. In today’s episode of Inside Automotive, Judy Lynn Farcus Serra, the COO and CFO of Headquarter Automotive and board memeber of Women in Automotive...

Texas Passes Landmark Law Regulating Proxy Advisors: What Companies Need to Know

On June 20, 2025, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) signed SB 2337, a new law that significantly alters the landscape for proxy advisory firms (e.g., Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Service (ISS)) providing services to shareholders of Texas...

Owner of Bentley valued at $240K says thieves stole SUV before delivery to South Florida, had it brought to NYC

MIAMI BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - A Weston man said a luxury ride he bought for hundreds of thousands of dollars was stolen before he could ever drive it or even have it delivered. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Anthony Peters showed 7News a video from...

Industry Grapples with Tariffs While Some Find Inventive Workarounds

Moderator Warren Shoulberg with panelists from left to right: Christopher Grubb, Doug Cofiell and Keith Koenig. (Photo by Anne Wear)Panelists at Las Vegas Market discussed the challenges they face and what strategies they are using to stay...

Industry leaders at Las Vegas Market warn: Tariffs threaten seasonal sales and profit margins

Moderator Warren Shoulberg with panelists from left to right: Christopher Grubb, Doug Cofiell and Keith Koenig New statistics show that 65% of retailers believe the tariffs will mess up their business and 50% don’t know what to tell customers....

Florida woman hides more than $90 million from IRS, sentenced to 30 months in prison: Court records

GOLDEN BEACH, Fla. - A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries. What we know: Gilda...

Weissman Paul Highlights The Value Of Experienced Litigation Counsel For Business And Personal Legal Disputes In 2025

(MENAFN- GetNews) Weissman | Paul, a leading legal firm based in Altamonte Springs, is emphasizing the growing importance of working with a skilled litigation attorney to resolve both business and personal legal disputes. Altamonte Springs, FL -...

Air Force Veteran Convicted of Killing Wife and 2 Children Set to Be 9th Person Executed in Florida This Year

STARKE, Fla. -- A man convicted of the 1994 machete killings of his wife and their two children was put to death Thursday, becoming the ninth person executed in Florida this year and setting a state record for a single-year total since the Supreme...

Local A/C repair company shares tips to maintain your A/C unit in the summer

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — Florida summers can be tough to deal with and one of the biggest components of surviving the summer heat is having working air conditioning. What You Need To Know During the summer, it's hard to stay cool. When the A/C unit...

‘Florida Five’ reunite in Hamilton 60 years after graduation beach trip

Four friends and I traveled to the beach on July 12th. After arriving at Panama City and getting settled in our cabin, we strolled to the sandy shoreline and had a ball splashing in the water and feeling the sand beneath our feet. We didn’t have...