Pembroke Pines is hosting a Veterans Employment Expo on October 15, 2024, to connect veterans with jobs. Vendor registration is free but required by October 1; contact Dinorah Oliva for details.

Big Lots is closing several stores in Palm Beach County as part of a nationwide retrenchment due to financial difficulties and a decline in consumer spending on discretionary items.

The article announces the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Palm Beach County from July 29 to August 11, highlighting tax exemptions on school supplies, clothing, and computers.

Whole Foods is opening a new store in Doral as part of the Doral Marketplace development, with construction beginning in Fall 2024 and an expected opening in mid-2025. The site will also include other businesses and industrial space.

Conn's HomePlus is closing 71 stores nationwide due to financial distress, impacting Florida significantly. The company faces stock devaluation and risks Nasdaq delisting.

Miami's Rishi Snacks, founded by Vijay and Manisha Patel, combines Indian flavors with inclusive employment for young adults with special needs, including their autistic son, Rishi.

Florida's annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts July 29, offering tax exemptions on certain school supplies, clothing, and technology until August 11.

President Biden proposes limiting rent increases to 5% annually for large corporate landlords, targeting those with over 50 units, to address soaring housing costs amidst economic concerns.

Delta Apparel may close 15 Salt Life stores in Florida, risking 98 jobs, unless a buyer is found. WARN notices were filed, signaling layoffs by August 29. Locations from Jupiter to Key West are affected.

Miami prepares for Amazon Prime Day, focusing on logistics for fast deliveries. Local businesses anticipate sales boosts during the event on July 16-17.

A 19-year-old from Pompano Beach, Florida, won a $1 million lottery and chose a $640,000 lump sum. The ticket was bought at A & J Seabra Supermarket in Deerfield Beach.

Villa Nueva recalls "Arepas LA Mejor" arepas for undeclared milk allergen in South Florida, posing a threat to individuals with milk allergies. No reports of illness to date.

Keith Lee's TikTok review led to a surge in popularity for Coop's Pit BBQ, with long lines and a $3,000 tip for the Miami food truck.