Money & Jobs
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Trump’s in-office mandate affects thousands of federal workers in Florida
The directive aligns with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) strategy to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.
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2024 Black Friday deals that might make you want to go shopping
Black Friday deals are offered by several retail stores and restaurants in 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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Florida’s 6 highest-paying jobs
Discover Florida’s highest-paying jobs. These lucrative careers are tailored to the Sunshine State’s unique landscape and economy.
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Puerto Rico governor monitors Jacksonville port amid nationwide dockworker strike
Eighty percent of the products consumed in Puerto Rico are imported. One of the main ports the island receives its cargo from is Jacksonville.
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Entre quesitos, tripletas y budines, pareja puertorriqueña cumple sueño de abrir panadería en Margate
El matrimonio se fue de Puerto Rico a principios de la crisis económica del 2015, junto a sus tres hijos.
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Florida-Puerto Rico partnership boosts work opportunities for Spanish speakers
Data from The Hub reveals that essential workers in Central Florida, such as teachers, police, and nurses, earn significantly more than their counterparts in Puerto Rico.
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Puerto Rico faces 4.6% electricity rate hike amid power issues
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Ricans were hit Monday with a 4.6% increase in electricity rates through September, in a blow to 3.2 million people who struggle with chronic power outages as the island’s grid keeps deteriorating. For clients who consume 800 kilowatt hours, the new rate will be 23.77 cents per kwh, compared…
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2024 summer jobs: Florida cities among best in nation for teen employment
Florida cities ranked among best in nation for teen employment for summer jobs. Here’s what you need to know.
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Rick Scott claims he won’t cut Social Security and Medicare. His record suggests otherwise.
For nearly 5 million people — almost 25% of the state’s population — these programs help pay living necessities like food, the rising cost of rent, and routine medical expenses.
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Democrats push for Puerto Rico’s SNAP inclusion amidst Republican resistance
Inclusion in SNAP could increase food assistance to Puerto Rico from $2.9 billion to $4.5 billion per year and help reduce poverty and food insecurity.
