Florida airport launches food drive to help federal workers

Orlando, Fla. — From now through this Friday, Oct. 24, officials with the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) will be collecting non-perishable food items to help federal workers who are struggling amid the government shutdown. The two...

Florida AG announces criminal investigation into video game Roblox

Credit: Shutterstock Following a civil subpoena earlier this year, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Monday that he is issuing a criminal subpoena to Roblox, an online video game. According to Uthmeier’s office, “multiple investigations...

UDON Expands South Florida Presence With Dadeland Mall Opening: Modern Noodles, Asian-Inspired Tapas & Showstopping Cocktail Bar

Credit: flowgalleryagency Spain’s leading Asian restaurant chain is making serious waves in South Florida’s competitive food and beverage landscape. UDON officially opened its doors at Dadeland Mall today, October 20th, marking a pivotal moment in...

In Bradenton, DHS Sec. Kristi Noem touts Florida partnership

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to the Tampa Bay area on Monday, where she praised the partnership between the federal government and Florida law enforcement agencies in cracking down on undocumented immigration “Florida has been, I...

“McMess”: Florida Sheriff Describes McDonald’s Drive-Thru Shooting With Fast-Food Puns

A Florida sheriff has used a series of fast-food puns to describe a chaotic shooting incident that began over delayed online orders at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Davenport. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd took to social media, calling the...

Audra McDonald headlines Florida Orchestra gala event in Tampa next year

Audra McDonald, who plays Morsani Hall inside Straz Center for the Performing Arts in Tampa, Florida on Feb. 28, 2026. Credit: The Tyler Twins The Florida Orchestra is a month into its 2025-26 season already, and Broadway veteran Audra McDonald...

Who collects SNAP Florida from October 20-28, 2025? End of month deposit schedule

The United States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a support program provided by the Social Security Administration. It helps people with limited incomes buy nutritious food. Although SNAP is a federal program, it is...

SNAP benefits in jeopardy as government shutdown threatens food aid for millions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) — A looming government shutdown could disrupt SNAP benefits for millions of Americans, forcing families to turn to food banks and local nonprofits for help. If the government shutdown continues, SNAP benefits, which...

Florida Poly, Sittadel Join Forces to Grow Polk’s Cybersecurity Workforce

3-minute read Florida Polytechnic University and Lakeland-based cybersecurity company Sittadel are teaming up to launch a student-powered Security Operations Center (SOC) on Florida Poly’s campus. Sittadel was founded in 2019 by Trafenia Flynn...

CIT Winter Camp: South Florida Safari

Winter Break from school is the perfect time to chill out with science! Join Frost Science for two, three-day camps and start the new year with some amazing experiments, discoveries and investigations, all while creating friendships. For more...

Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships

Share this Article You are free to share this article under the Attribution 4.0 International license. When it comes to motivating employees to be at their best, new research reveals frontline workers, such as cashiers and retail clerks, prefer...

DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Credit: via Gov. Ron DeSantis/X Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue hope to land the next generation of air transport companies at a testing facility in Central Florida. Perdue for years has championed advanced air...

Orlando airport holds food drive for fed workers as shutdown enters 4th week

This is Candise Isla’s fourth government shutdown since she began as an agent of the Transportation Security Administration, 12 years ago. But this one feels different. “The one thing I can say about this scenario is that the public has been there...

Florida Republican revives effort to allow minimum wage exemption for certain workers

An effort to cheapen labor costs has resurfaced in the Florida Legislature after failing to gain the traction it needed in order to pass earlier this year. Florida Republican Ryan Chamberlin, R-Belleview, on Friday refiled a bill (HB 221) that...

Five Star Breaktime Solutions Acquires MasRo Food Services

Five Star Breaktime Solutions has announced the acquisition of MasRo Food Services, LLC. "This transaction strengthens the company’s presence across Southern Alabama in Baldwin County, including Mobile and into Florida’s panhandle in Pensacola,"...

Trump's threats against Colombia worry South Florida businesses

Barista cafe owner Lina Bulla said most of her menu is Colombian cuisine and drinks, and about half of her products are shipped directly from Colombia. She's worried prices on these products may go up, after President Trump threatened to slap...

The Pickle Pad Builds On Expansion With New Florida Signing And Prepares For 2026 Grand Openings

October 20, 2025 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, Texas - The Pickle Pad continues to accelerate its expansion with a newly signed location in Florida and sites currently in development. As the brand gears up for three grand openings, it also looks...

Letters to Myself: Evelyn Neilson, B.S. Food Science, Shares Advice for First-Year Students

Opportunity: a good chance for advancement or progress. Opportunities can emerge at the most unexpected times, and knowing when to seize them requires courage, personal awareness, and wisdom. The college years are a unique period when students are...

FDA issues recall for several pet food brands

Several brands of pet food are under recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for possible salmonella contamination. Foodynamics and Raw Bistro Pet Fare are recalling several products due to possible contamination. Salmonella can affect...

What is the best local fast food in Louisiana? What LoveFood says

When you think of fast food, you probably think of well-known national chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell, Burger King and more. However, there are local joints in each state that may be lesser-known, but are no less loved. In order to find the...