December 5, 2022

Floridian of the Year: Yolanda Cash Jackson

Yolanda Cash Jackson is Florida Trend's Floridian of the Year. Cash Jackson, a South Florida attorney and lobbyist who grew up in Liberty City and followed an uphill journey to become one of the state’s leading legal and legislative advocates, has built a career forging paths of opportunity for others.

Movers & Influencers

Personal promotions, transfers, board appointments, civic accomplishments and philanthropic activities for the week of November 30, 2022.

The Florida 500

This immense, year-long research initiative by the editors of Florida Trend has resulted in a personal, engaging look at Florida’s 500 most influential business leaders.

Bringing new perspectives to Florida politics

The 2022 election set a new high bar for women of color in Florida politics: 49% of women candidates running for major state or federal office in Florida are women of color.

Florida Icon: Jim Strickland

"At points of my life, the environmental community was over here and the agricultural community was over there — separated," says rancher Strickland. "It wasn’t until the last 10 or 15 years that we started coming together, and we’re getting closer still."

Pet product company SwiftPaws on track to hit $1.5 million this year

Meghan Wolfgram's passion takes her on a 10-year journey chasing success.

Only about half of current nurses would choose nursing career again

Survey results, says FAU nursing college dean Safiya George, will help the profession address the needs of nurses and the health care system.

Business Florida: Your 2023 Florida Opportunity Guide

Business Florida is for businesses looking to relocate to the Sunshine State. Learn about what makes Florida's eight geographic regions spectacular for commerce and industry. Produced in partnership with Enterprise Florida.

Changemakers: Barbara Brown

"I can remember telling my mother when I was 7 or 8 that NASA needed me," said Brown, Director of Exploration Research and Technolodgy Programs, Kennedy Space Center, Merritt Island.

Changemakers: Constance Collins

"It's a calling. It's a passion for me to see women and children have the opportunity to heal. That's a passion for me — preventing homelessness," says the President/Executive Director of the Lotus House, Miami.

Florida Trend's NEXT

In its 23rd year of publication, Florida Trend's NEXT: Your Future After High School in Florida™ has earned a reputation as a high-quality publication that provides students with important information about high school life, college preparation and career opportunities.

Do you work for one of the Best Companies in Florida? Let us know! The top-rated 100 Best Companies to Work for in Florida will be recognized in our Aug. 2023 issue. Register at BestCompaniesFLA.com.

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Florida Business News

Millions in state funds going toward restoration of damaged Florida homes

Florida families still rebuilding after Hurricane Ian can look forward to another boost of support from the state. The money is intended to help impacted Floridians who may not be eligible for FEMA's Direct Temporary Housing Assistance program.

Presidents from nearly 40 Florida universities to gather for 'first-of-its-kind' meeting

Nearly 40 college and university presidents from across the state of Florida will all gather in one room Wednesday — hosted by Tallahassee Community College — for a meeting behind closed doors.

Florida gas prices are at their lowest level since a tax break in October

Gas prices across Florida have dipped to their lowest levels since Gov. Ron DeSantis instituted a gas tax break for the month of October, with some locations seeing prices below $3 a gallon.

NASA set for Orion’s return slingshot around moon to head back to Earth

NASA is set to bring the Orion spacecraft back around the moon today for its slingshot maneuver to send it back to Earth and complete the Artemis I mission.

Nearly two months after Hurricane Ian, Naples attraction inches toward full reopening

Tin City’s manager and tenants look to reopen the tourist attraction and shopping destination in mid-December after massive overhaul was brought on by flooding from Hurricane Ian.