Florida House passes bill requiring all private employers to use E-Verify
The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
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The Florida House has approved a bill mandating all private employers to check new workers' immigration status through the federal E-Verify system.
The Department of Homeland Security says it's replacing its longstanding lottery system for H-1B work visas with an approach that prioritizes skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
The lawsuit came after Uthmeier's office on Nov. 26 said it was dismissing a case against Starbucks that was filed last year at the state Division of Administrative Hearings. In the dismissal, it indicated it would pursue the issue in state or federal court.
When she was Attorney General, now Sen. Ashley Moody filed the complaint with the Florida Commission on Human Relations alleging that Starbucks had policies that "appear on their face to be racial quotas."
The September jobs report, which was delayed due to the government shutdown, comes amid a slowdown in hiring across the U.S.
Nearly 40,000 Americans in 21 states received an impending layoff notice last month, new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland shows.
Employers have slashed nearly 1.1 million jobs through October this year, up 65% from a year ago, new labor data shows.
A trend that started in the technology sector is spreading to other industries, with businesses cutting workers even as their profits expand.
The biologist, who worked for the FWC studying shorebirds and seabirds in the area of Tyndall Air Force Base in the Panhandle, filed a lawsuit Sept. 30 alleging that her firing violated First Amendment rights.
Amazon and UPS on Tuesday announced tens of thousands of job cuts, the latest signal that the U.S. labor market is downshifting.
Six in 10 employees say their jobs are falling short on issues including pay, scheduling and career advancement, a new analysis finds.
The number of unemployed people looking for work more than six months has surged to its highest level since 2021.
Employers have announced nearly 950,000 job cuts through September, the great number of layoffs through September since 2020, an analysis finds.
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.
Monthly report shows private employers shed 32,000 jobs last month, another sign the labor market is facing new challenges.
Reflection Point is billed as a book club redesigned for the modern worker.
Americans' confidence in finding a new job fell to the lowest measure on record, new government survey shows.
After President Trump expressed "shock" over the pace of hiring in July, much is riding on the employment data for August.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cited risks to the labor market in opening the door to cutting interest rates. Here's what job-seekers should know.
Employers across the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate fell to 4.1%.
The bottom 60% of U.S. households don't make enough money to afford a "minimal quality of life," according to a new analysis.
Thousands of white-collar, remote workers have moved to the St. Augustine, Florida, area in the 2020s.
Job cuts spiked in February, marking their highest point since July 2020, due to firings of government workers directed by DOGE.
Employers across the U.S. added a robust 256,000 jobs in December, a sign the labor market remains in good shape.
Eight people were rescued after a carnival ride malfunctioned in Wilton Manors on Sunday, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
Miami police are searching for a woman who hasn't been seen in nearly two weeks.
One person was killed after being ejected from a vehicle during a crash Sunday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
The Miami Hurricanes are hours away from taking on the Indiana Hoosiers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game.
Steve Maugeri has everything you need to know ahead of time if you plan on taking a trip to Monday's big game.
Eight people were rescued after a carnival ride malfunctioned in Wilton Manors on Sunday, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products have been recalled due to potential contamination with listeria, officials say. The products were sold in 7 states.
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.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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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.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.