While much of the Florida Barrier Reef has succumbed to a “death by a thousand cuts”—warming oceans, acidic waters, and lethal diseases—a remarkably resilient stretch of reef has remained a stubborn stronghold of life.

South Florida is emerging as a strategic hub for cosmetics and dermatology brands, with global and emerging skin care companies expanding their headquarters, manufacturing and distribution across the region.

Only the lowest paid Floridians qualify for Medicaid in the Sunshine State, the result of eligibility rules that are among the strictest in the nation. Despite that, Florida may be about to adopt a work requirement program that critics say could violate federal law.

The panel that oversees public universities in Florida is set to meet Monday to approve a one-year ban on hiring new foreign faculty through the H-1B visa system – a move critics said could harm research and education in the state.

For decades, Florida’s Grapefruit League has been easy to summarize: six weeks of baseball, a surge of visitors, full hotels and busy restaurants. But the bigger picture is more complex.