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Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Broward County Adds 6,800 Nonagricultural jobs over the year in September 2025

(FORT LAUDERDALE, FL) – Broward County’s job report indicated a 4.0% unemployment rate in September 2025. This rate was 0.7 percentage points greater than the region’s year ago at 3.3% and 0.2 percentage points lower than the state’s rate of 4.2%. The labor force was 1,095,507, up 662 (+0.1%) over the year. There were 43,439

Monday, December 22, 2025

Locklear Scores, Fort Lauderdale Drops Fall Finale

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (December 20, 2025) – Fort Lauderdale United FC (4-4-6, 18 PTS) dropped its matchup with Spokane Zephyr FC (4-6-6, 18 PTS) on Saturday evening at Beyond Bancard Field in the final match of the Fall portion of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season. Forward Kiara Locklear scored her team-leading fifth goal of the season and

Monday, December 22, 2025

CareerSource Broward Recruiting Employers For 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – CareerSource Broward (CSBD) invites Broward County employers to register as a worksite for the 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP), an eight-week workforce initiative that connects local employers with motivated young talent, while CSBD covers their wages and program costs. Employer registration is now open.

Monday, December 22, 2025

Distinguished Alumni of Broward County Public Schools Honored at Broward Education Foundation’s 2025 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast

Fort Lauderdale, Florida – (December 16, 2025) Outstanding leaders in education, business and the community, all alumni of Broward County Public Schools, were honored at the 2025 Hall of Fame Award Breakfast presented by Publix Super Markets Charities. The sold-out event was held at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday, December 10. In addition

Monday, December 22, 2025

Guy Harvey Foundation and Florida Power & Light Company Celebrate Partnership Milestone

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (December 15, 2025) – Since 2021, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), through a gift by the NextEra Energy Foundation, a corporate foundation of NextEra Energy Inc. and Florida Power & Light Company, has collaborated with the Guy Harvey Foundation (GHF) to expand environmental education opportunities for teachers and

Monday, December 22, 2025

Understand Your Workforce: Join the Free UKG eSymposium on January 28 to Learn and Earn HR and Payroll Recertification Credits

What: As organizations face accelerating shifts in employee expectations, global labor demands, and technological transformation, leaders must be equipped to reveal deeper insights about their workforce to drive smarter planning, better operations, and stronger business outcomes. UKG is hosting its complimentary bi-annual UKG eSymposium: Understand Your

Monday, December 22, 2025

Florida Blue: Making the holidays brighter for caregivers

South Florida – December 17, 2025 – Caregivers play a vital role year-round for their loved ones, including during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season. This time of year can be extra challenging for caregivers, since it typically comes with added stress, like planning dinners, hosting family and friends, and increased social pressures.