Florida Improves Unemployment Numbers, Other States Struggle
South Floridians still stuck in the unemployment line may be in luck. New national data shows that people have higher likelihood of being hired within the Sunshine State.
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South Floridians still stuck in the unemployment line may be in luck. New national data shows that people have higher likelihood of being hired within the Sunshine State.
A day after national unemployment claims declined, the state of Florida reported a stagnating job market.
Over 2,000 job positions will be up for grabs at a mega job fair Wednesday in Miami Lakes. The event will be held at the Don Shula's Hotel, 6842 Main St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Over 2,000 job positions will be up for grabs at a mega job fair Wednesday in Miami Lakes.
A new Target store will soon open its doors in South Florida and they are looking to hire employees to staff it at a job fair in Miami this week.
It's time to head to a bar, grab a drink and look for a – job. Forget the usual stuffy job fairs or having to fax a resume to a potential employer, these days a person can hit the bar scene and the job market all at the same time.
The Miami Dolphins, The Rick Case Automotive and Benihana will be just a few of the two dozen companies looking to hire at a mega job fair in Sunrise on Tuesday.
Florida added more jobs in the month of June, according to payroll provider ADP. But, the question remains over what kind of jobs are being added and are they full-time, part-time, with benefits, without benefits, etc.
Miami's job rate has gone up at 1.5 percent since last year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But if you are still on the search for a job it may be time to spruce up that resume.
Over 2,500 job positions will be up for grabs at a mega job fair Thursday in West Palm Beach.
As the job market continues to struggle nationwide, those looking for work in Florida got some good news in May.
The U.S. economy continued to plug along at a depressed rate in May adding 175,000 jobs, in line with what analysts had expected. However, the unemployment rate ticked up 0.1 percent in May to 7.6 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
For those who feel like they have it rough these days, try being a part of the Millennial generation.
The dangers of social media are well-known from stalking to other crimes. Now, a new study from On Device Research shows how big of a problem social media can yield for job seekers.
The American economy sputtered in March with just 88,000 new jobs created. That was a large drop-off from the previous month's 268,000 new jobs added to the workforce.
Miami-Dade is looking for a few good men and women to help keep county residents on the move.
Many men and women who served overseas in the military have found it difficult to find a job when they return home at the end of their tour.
LinkedIn has redesigned its LinkedIn Jobs tool in an effort to show job seekers positions they can actually get.
The Miami Dolphins, The Gap and Pollo Tropical will be just a few of the two dozen companies looking to hire at a job fair in Miami Lakes on Tuesday.
While the job market in South Florida continues to struggle, nationally, the numbers remain positive, but not enough to bring the unemployment rate down.
Forget working 9 to 5, putting off retirement, or only taking an internship when you're still in college. Some of the newest trends in the workplace could forever change the way you clock in and out.
Young people have always flocked to South Florida for the night life, the pristine beaches, and the overall atmosphere. But, according to the U.S. Census, South Florida is not the best place in the Sunshine State for young workers to find a job.
Citing the need to be able to provide qualified applicants to companies that are hiring, Gov. Rick Scott wants to double the funding of the state's "quick response" job training program.
A Florida International University senior is developing an iPhone application called Pet Finder that will allow users to browse the dogs and cats at the local animal shelter or request an animal for adoption.
For some, a seasonal job tied to the holiday shopping season means buying better Christmas gifts. For others, the job means a chance to impress and become full-time. For all, it's a welcome opportunity following a long stretch of lackluster hiring reports.
Police say Lucianny Lizbeth Luna attacked her 12-year-old son after he interrupted a phone call with a man he believed she was cheating with.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
It took crews hours to remove the SUV from the middle of the store.
The Coast Guard says crews offloaded 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million in Miami Beach after Pacific interdictions.
According to information provided by the Miami Police Department, 22-year-old Jamesly Mezime was arrested Thursday afternoon.
Police say Lucianny Lizbeth Luna attacked her 12-year-old son after he interrupted a phone call with a man he believed she was cheating with.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
It took crews hours to remove the SUV from the middle of the store.
The Coast Guard says crews offloaded 3,825 pounds of cocaine worth more than $28.7 million in Miami Beach after Pacific interdictions.
According to information provided by the Miami Police Department, 22-year-old Jamesly Mezime was arrested Thursday afternoon.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Cameron Hamilton was acting leader of FEMA last year and was ousted after telling Congress that the agency should not be eliminated.
The House OK'd a short-term renewal of a controversial surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, after Republicans revolted and refused President Trump's push for a longer extension.
Todd Lyons, the acting head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to leave the federal government later this spring.
The technology would enhance Iran's ability to detect and track incoming threats, like low-flying drones and cruise missiles.
Uthmeier was asked several times during a press conference in Miami this week if he had formally requested the judge overseeing the grand jury to keep the findings secret.
Former state Sen. Lauren Book launched her 11th annual statewide walk, encouraging survivors to share their stories amid renewed attention on the Epstein case.
Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski is pressing county commissioners to approve a long-delayed mental health center, warning lives are at stake as the building sits empty.
Emily Gregory describes the days following her upset victory in Tuesday's special election as "a little overwhelming, surreal, but exciting."
The Miami Center for Mental Health and Recovery, located at 2200 NW 7th Avenue, would be a first-of-its-kind facility that could make a difference in the lives of countless people.
Seventy-three percent of Americans say delays and denials of medical treatment by healthcare insurers are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients.
An unlicensed cosmetologist from Florida has been found guilty in a California court for providing an injection that killed a model who was known as a Kim Kardashian lookalike, prosecutors said.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West being denied entry into the U.K. has raised questions over the star's upcoming performance in Italy.
Rapper Offset is recovering after a shooting at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, where Lil Tjay was among two people detained and later charged.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.