Here are the biggest multifamily mortgage lenders in South Florida

Multifamily Mortgage Lenders The 25 largest multifamily mortgage lenders in South Florida originated more than $2.4 billion in purchase loans in 2024. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 23 multifamily...

Here are the biggest residential mortgage lenders in South Florida

Residential Mortgage Lenders The 25 largest residential mortgage lenders in South Florida originated more than $15.2 billion in home purchase loans in 2024. The online version of this ranking expands beyond what appears in print; another 25...

Florida sheriff charged with racketeering in illegal gambling, corruption probe

A sheriff in central Florida was arrested and charged in connection with an alleged massive gambling operation and public corruption scheme that generated more than $21 million in profits, authorities announced on June 5. Osceola County Sheriff...

Hurricane prep goes beyond sandbags: Legal considerations for Florida businesses

Travel ban sparks outrage among South Florida immigrant communities, legal challenges expected

Legal challenges to sweeping new travel bans targeting foreign nationals from 19 countries could emerge from South Florida, immigration attorneys and advocates said. The travel restrictions have triggered fear, frustration and calls for action...

Saharan dust blows through Florida, brings hazy sunset to Fort Pierce

Saharan dust was expected to arrive in Florida on June 4. Saharan dust comes from Africa. Saharan dust could bring more vivid sunrises and sunsets to Port St. Lucie, Fort Pierce, Stuart and Vero Beach. Saharan dust has begun to sweep throughout...

Florida Lawmakers Advance “Rainy Day” Fund Constitutional Amendment

Florida lawmakers on Thursday moved forward with a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at significantly bolstering the state’s financial reserves, a move supporters say will better prepare Florida for potential economic downturns and other...

Young business professionals earn national recognition

From left to right is BPA club president Griffin Johnson, Marcy Dugree, Jake Poquette, Gabriel Belanger, secretary Hunter Robinson, Isaac Carlson, vice president Madelyn Wilson, and treasurer Sarah Myers. (Photo courtesy of Bay College) ESCANABA,...

Florida Haitians, Venezuelans brace for impending travel restrictions

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Haitian and Venezuelan communities in central Florida are bracing for yet another federal move that would impact them. President Donald Trump is now imposing travel restrictions for visitors from several countries, including...

Florida’s State Road A1A receives enhanced protection with new buried seawalls

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — Eyewitness News got a behind-the-scenes look at construction on a pair of buried seawalls that extend from Volusia to Flagler County. The Florida Department of Transportation said the project will give the stretch of State...

Florida lawmakers want to pump up rainy day fund with constitutional amendment

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida lawmakers Thursday started moving forward with a proposed constitutional amendment that supporters say would bulk up financial reserves to help the state weather potential problems such as economic recessions. “After...

Florida's Haitian, Venezuelan communities bracing for travel ban

Florida’s McGill invited to 2025 USA Basketball U19 Team Trials

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - USA Basketball has announced a 27-player roster for the 2025 Women’s U19 National Team Trials as of Thursday. Leading the 2025 U19 will be head coach Teri Moren (Indiana University), Niele Ivey (Notre Dame) and Jose...

Rep. Brian Mast highlights economic investments and legislative reforms

Brian Mast U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House HeadshotBrian Mast U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official U.S. House Headshot Rep. Brian Mast, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Florida's 21st...

Pam Bondi Accused of 'Serious Misconduct' in Florida Bar Complaint

By Sophie Grace Clark is a Live News reporter based in London, with a focus on crime stories. She has also covered politics and entertainment extensively. Sophie joined Newsweek in 2024 from a freelance career and had previously worked at The Mail...

The U.S. Court of International Trade Struck Down President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs – What Happens Now?

Key Takeaways: After coming into office, President Donald Trump has invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose a series of tariffs on imports from worldwide trading partners. The President’s numerous executive...

Florida faces alarming rise in student absences; see the data for your school

Inside a Palm Beach County courtroom, Judge Kathleen Kroll is trying to tackle a problem that has plagued Florida schools in recent years: An alarming number of students aren’t showing up for school. Absenteeism in Palm Beach County and districts...

Florida restaurant sued diner who left bad Yelp review about ‘subpar meat quality’ and ‘so so’ ribs

A Tampa restaurant unsuccessfully sued a diner who left a negative review online that ripped the eatery over its “subpar” meat quality, “dry” spare ribs and lukewarm coffee. Irene Eng, a blogger and frequent poster on Yelp, Google and TripAdvisor,...

Florida’s Employer-Friendly “CHOICE” Act Establishes New Protections for Garden Leave and Noncompete Agreements (US)

On April 24, 2025, Florida lawmakers passed business-friendly legislation that impacts Florida’s regulation of noncompete and garden leave agreements and expands employer enforcement power for such agreements. The bill creates the Contracts...

Florida Panther Runs Down House Cat In Naples-Area Driveway

Don’t sleep on the Florida Panthers… Whether you call them mountain lions, cougars, pumas, catamounts, or panthers, there’s just no way to describe the largest North American wild cat without shivering a bit. Males generally range between 100 and...