Broward Education Foundation, Broward County Public Schools and Florida Power & Light Company Teamed Up for FPL’s Power to Care Event at Apollo Middle School in Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. (Feb. 19, 2026) Broward Education Foundation, the sole nonprofit benefitting Broward County Public Schools, partnered with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) during its annual Power to Care volunteer week, as dedicated volunteers rolled up their sleeves to help beautify Apollo Middle School in Hollywood. “We’re honored to

CareerSource Broward Welcomes Matthew Rocco and Nelson Fernandez to Broward Workforce Development Board

CareerSource Broward (CSBD) is pleased to announce the appointments of Matthew Rocco, President of the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA), and Nelson Fernandez, President of Development at ANF Group, to the Broward Workforce Development Board (BWDB). Rocco and Fernandez join an accomplished group of more than 25 leaders from the business, labor,

Fort Lauderdale United FC to Host 2024 NWSL Champions Orlando Pride in Sunshine Showdown

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (February 23, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC is thrilled to announce that it will host the 2024 NWSL Champions, Orlando Pride, on March 7 in the Sunshine Showdown at Beyond Bancard Field, marking another historic meeting between the Gainbridge Super League and the NWSL. Both leagues, considered first-division professional

Florida Sails Forward

Home » In The News » Economic Development From the January/February 2026 Issue Florida’s economic landscape continues to show strong momentum, driven by population growth, business formation, job creation, and proactive state policy. Florida’s economy is now one of the largest in the United States—with gross domestic

MATCH RECAP: Fort Lauderdale Earns Point in Thrilling Draw vs. Brooklyn

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (February 14, 2026) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-6-7, 19 PTS) drew its matchup with Brooklyn FC (4-6-7, 19 PTS) on Saturday evening, 3-3, in a thrilling match at Beyond Bancard Field in the first game of Interim Head Coach Paul Jennison’s tenure. Defender Abi Hugh scored and assisted in her first goal contributions of her

SFBJ: Corporate-first private aviation program launches for Florida businesses

A new private aviation program aimed at Florida-based businesses is launching as companies continue to look for faster, more predictable ways to move executives and teams across the state. Fort Lauderdale-based Makers Air, formerly known as Watermakers Air, launched Ascend for Business on Feb. 1. The corporate-first, contract-based private aviation program

Broward Education Foundation Hosted Broward Teachers Union’s 29th Annual Innovative Teacher IDEA EXPO for Broward County Public Schools Educators

More than 300 attendees interacted with more than 35 grant-winning innovative teacher disseminators who displayed their projects illustrating effective and dynamic teaching strategies. Each attendee received access to links featuring each project that includes course outlines, lesson plans, resource lists, student worksheets and tools to help adapt projects

Guy Harvey Foundation and Coastal Conservation Association Florida Announce Conservation Education Partnership

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (February 10, 2026) – The Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) and Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Florida, two leading conservation organizations, have partnered to expand environmental education, strengthen coastal ecosystem awareness and invest in the next generation of conservation leaders across the Sunshine State. Through