Hundreds brave high heat to apply for high-paying BSO civilian jobs
The Broward Sheriff's Office held a job fair Saturday and hundreds of applicants turned out, braving the high heat.
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The Broward Sheriff's Office held a job fair Saturday and hundreds of applicants turned out, braving the high heat.
Need a good-paying job? The Broward Sheriff's Office will be offering civilian jobs with a starting pay of nearly $57,000 with full benefits.
Florida's employment picture continues to brighten, while the state jobs agency envisions conditions slowing to a more "stable" pace over the next two years.
Florida might have posted its lowest weekly total of jobless claims in at least 16 years.
Florida had 4,941 first-time unemployment claims last week, according to an estimate by the U.S. Department of Labor.
With the state set to issue a detailed unemployment report Friday, first-time jobless claims decreased last week.
First-time unemployment claims in Florida doubled during the first week of 2022 from the holiday-shortened final week of 2021.
A new economic forecast predicts unemployment will continue to decline in Florida in 2022 and the state's job growth will outpace the national economy.
First-time unemployment claims in Florida continue to fluctuate just above pre-pandemic levels.
Unemployment claims in Florida last week were the highest since mid-September, but the number of applications remained similar to levels before the COVID-19 pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called Friday for indefinitely keeping debt collectors away from Floridians facing "overpayment" notices on unemployment aid received during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workers who are fired for refusing to get inoculated against COVID-19 need not apply — for unemployment benefits.
Florida's unemployment rate inched down slightly from July to August, as the labor force continues to grow but the number of people without jobs holds steady.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says he anticipates "pretty good" July unemployment numbers, as a federal report Thursday showed that first-time jobless claims last week in Florida were at a level not seen since before the coronavirus pandemic.
First-time unemployment claims have gone up in Florida, but the count remains at pre-pandemic levels as employers report being unable to fill openings, most in lower-paying tourism and leisure fields.
Newly filed unemployment claims continue to slow in Florida, with the state recording its lowest weekly total since the COVID-19 pandemic crashed into the economy in March 2020.
While Florida's jobless rate ticked up slightly last month, it was nowhere near where it was last May.
Floridians struggling since the start of the coronavirus pandemic are being forced to take jobs below their skill levels and at low wages as the state scales back unemployment assistance, opponents of reducing aid said Thursday.
Florida Republican leaders touted the state's economy Wednesday and said they expect businesses to boost hiring as additional federal unemployment benefits end in the coming weeks.
An estimated 18,355 first-time unemployment claims were filed last week in Florida, close to the average for the past three months, as leisure and hospitality fields continue to bear the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he opposes raising Florida's unemployment benefits, which are some of the nation's lowest, because he's more focused instead on getting people back to work.
An effort to increase Florida's much-criticized unemployment benefits, boosting the amounts and lengths of payments, continued to advance Thursday in the state Senate.
Unemployment claims in Florida increased slightly last week, with an estimated 16,170 new applications submitted, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The coronavirus pandemic caused a huge spike in unemployment, but women could be bearing the brunt of it. That's because the industries hardest hit tend to employ more female workers.
A day after legislative leaders unleashed the plan, the House began moving forward Thursday with a proposal that would cover a pandemic-caused shortfall in the unemployment system by requiring out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes from Floridians.
Police believe there may be more people involved and ask residents to monitor the banking activity of elderly family members.
Davie Fire Rescue, state and county units responded to the wildfire near US 27 and Griffin Road.
A Miami-Dade woman said she's caught in limbo trying to get her Real ID driver's license. She can't prove she was ever born.
After years of paused student loan payments, millions of borrowers are still struggling to restart repayment, and some haven't even begun.
According to the arrest affidavit, the investigation into Rafael Moreno began after he had a meeting with a victim in March 2025.
Police believe there may be more people involved and ask residents to monitor the banking activity of elderly family members.
Davie Fire Rescue, state and county units responded to the wildfire near US 27 and Griffin Road.
A Miami-Dade woman said she's caught in limbo trying to get her Real ID driver's license. She can't prove she was ever born.
During the week-long event, there will be special tributes commemorating the Navy's 250 years of defending the nation.
After years of paused student loan payments, millions of borrowers are still struggling to restart repayment, and some haven't even begun.
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.
Vice President JD Vance met briefly with Pope Francis on Easter Sunday. Vance said he knew the pontiff was "very ill," but he "didn't realize how sick he was."
A proposed amendment that would have kept the door open for sports facilities was rejected.
Elon Musk told Tesla investors that he plans to scale back his time at the Department of Government Efficiency.
President Trump said he isn't planning on firing Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, one day after calling Powell a "major loser."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a "reorganization" of the State Department, with plans for staffing cuts.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
The Affordable Care Act requires health insurers and group health plans to cover certain preventive-care services recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at no cost to patients.
Casely received 51 consumer reports of the charger's lithium-ion batteries catching fire while in use, resulting in burn injuries.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
A majority of the agency's COVID-19 vaccine work group now backs narrower "risk-based" recommendations.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
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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.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
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Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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