Two Palm Beach County residents claimed $2M scratch-off prizes in January; lump-sum payouts ranged from about $1.11M to $1.19M.

A UF/IFAS study finds Florida’s forest industry produced nearly $29 billion in 2023 and supported about 103,000 jobs, even as hurricanes and mill closures threaten rural communities.

Two Fantasy 5 top-prize tickets, each worth about $57,456, were sold Thursday at a Wilton Manors Publix and Suwanee Liquors in Live Oak. The evening draw matched 2, 5, 14, 21 and 32.

A Coral Springs Publix and a Bird Road Winn‑Dixie sold Friday’s Fantasy 5 winners, paying about $120,949 and $62,907; claim details and office info follow.

Atento filed a WARN notice saying it will eliminate 91 positions at its Miramar office, with a June 26, 2026 separation date and a 60‑day notice period.

Walmart and Wing demonstrated drone delivery at Miami‑Dade College and said Miami shoppers can expect a rollout by 2027 for quick drops of small items. The demo showed how orders could arrive in roughly 30 minutes.

Employers across Florida are trimming classic starter roles and favoring experienced hires as AI automates routine tasks, narrowing opportunities for new grads.

After a tornado wrecked the first build, Publix will open May 21 at Avenir Town Center in Palm Beach Gardens. The new store anchors the community's growing mini‑downtown.

Davie-based American Health Associates filed Chapter 11 after accumulating more than $15 million in debts, a move that could affect services to thousands of long‑term care sites.

WalletHub’s latest ranking puts Tampa at No. 1 for starting a business and lists St. Petersburg among the top five, citing low taxes and investor access.

A Florida court has ordered Live Nation to show mandatory ticket fees up front for Florida buyers, an immediate change the state says will improve price transparency at checkout.

UKG announced roughly 950 job cuts in a global reorganization; hundreds left immediately while about 350 will remain through a transition period.

A Hallandale Beach Stop & Save sold Wednesday’s lone Fantasy 5 midday jackpot — about $60,693 — and the prize must be claimed at the Miami district office in Miami Lakes.