Starting Sept. 30, workers and employers across Florida will face a new wage landscape as the state minimum wage increases from $14 to $15 an hour. Florida will reach an important milestone in its wage policy this month. Beginning Sept. 30, 2026, the state minimum wage will increase from $14 to $15 an hour, completing the series of annual increases established by a constitutional amendment approved by Florida voters in 2020. The change represents a $1-per-hour increase for employees currently earning the state minimum wage. For someone working 40 hours a week, gross weekly earnings will rise from approximately $560…
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More than 200,000 customers have benefited from FPL’s program to move neighborhood power lines underground, strengthening the electric grid against hurricanes and severe weather. Florida continues to strengthen its electric infrastructure against the impact of hurricanes and severe storms. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) announced that it has completed 2,000 miles of overhead-to-underground neighborhood power line conversions across communities in its service area. The scale of the milestone is significant. Those 2,000 miles are roughly equivalent to driving two and a half times from Pensacola to Key West, or about four and a half times the length of Florida. The projects are part of FPL’s…
A new analysis ranks Florida last in the United States for construction wages after adjusting for cost of living, while South Florida presents an even more challenging picture for workers in the industry. Construction remains one of the industries driving Florida’s continued growth, but the workers building homes, commercial developments and infrastructure face a troubling economic reality: their wages have the lowest purchasing power in the nation. A new analysis from Construction Coverage, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), ranks Florida last among all 50 states for construction worker wages after…
Experts warn that a fracture in older women may be a sign of osteoporosis and an important opportunity to prevent more serious injuries.A fall may seem like an isolated accident, but for older adults, it can be an important warning sign. As Fall Prevention Awareness Week is observed Sept. 21-25, health experts are drawing attention to the connection between falls, fractures and bone health, particularly among older women. In Florida, 25.5% of adults age 65 and older reported falling within the previous 12 months, according to America’s Health Rankings’ 2026 Senior Report, which uses data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
The company is offering $50,000 classroom grants, literacy programs and STEM opportunities to support Florida teachers, students and families during the new school year. As a new school year gets underway, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is strengthening its commitment to education through a variety of free programs designed to enhance learning experiences and introduce students to new academic and career opportunities. Among the initiatives are Classroom Makeover Grants, which provide $50,000 to help eligible teachers within FPL’s service area transform their classrooms into modern learning environments. The funding can be used to introduce technology, educational resources and other tools that expand…
Miami-Dade residents will have another opportunity to bring home free trees during the third Adopt-a-Tree event of the season, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 13, at Zoo Miami.The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or until the available trees run out, at Zoo Miami, located at 12400 SW 152nd St., Miami, FL 33177. Parking will be free. Since its launch in 2001, Miami-Dade County’s Adopt-a-Tree Program has distributed more than 250,000 trees to local residents, helping expand the area’s tree canopy while giving families an opportunity to add fruit trees and other species to their properties at no…
Miami-Dade residents could pay slightly more for garbage and recycling services during the upcoming fiscal year. The County is proposing an increase in the annual solid waste collection fee from $702 to $724 per household, a $22 adjustment intended to maintain current service levels. The County Administration is recommending a 2% increase based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The proposal is expected to be considered by the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners in September and is anticipated to be included in the proposed FY 2026-27 budget. For most customers, the fee would continue to appear on their property tax…
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has reached a new milestone in its energy strategy: its investments in solar energy have generated more than $1.3 billion in customer savings by avoiding fuel costs while continuing to expand energy infrastructure across the state. FPL now operates 120 solar energy centers across 30 Florida counties, representing what the company describes as the largest utility-scale solar portfolio in the United States. Twelve new centers were added in 2026, including the recently completed FPL Sea Grape Solar Energy Center in St. Lucie County. Together, FPL’s solar facilities provide approximately 8,826 megawatts of generation capacity,…
Miami Children’s Museum has taken a significant step toward making play and learning more accessible to every child, earning the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).The certification recognizes the museum’s efforts to create a welcoming environment for autistic and sensory-sensitive children and their families. To earn the designation, the museum’s entire staff completed specialized autism and sensory training focused on understanding individual needs and applying best practices when assisting visitors. “We believe every child deserves a place where they can be themselves, play and explore their curiosity freely,” said Deborah…
Three volunteer fire departments in Florida will receive $10,000 grants to purchase critical safety equipment, part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening departments that often protect their communities with limited resources. The grants are being awarded through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, developed in collaboration with the National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC). In 2026, the program is distributing $1.5 million among 150 volunteer fire departments across the United States. Florida recipients include Cedar Key Fire Department, Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department in Chipley and Magnolia Volunteer Fire Department in Altha. Each department will receive $10,000 that…