The Many Contradictions of a Conservative Labor Movement

What does it look like when the Right attempts to articulate its own version of a “pro-worker” program? That is the question driving the American Compass think tank. Founded during the last year of Donald Trump’s first term in the White House,...

Florida Students to Learn About Pioneer Life Through ‘A Land Remembered’

by BRAD BUCK, UF/IFAS Pioneer life is about to come alive for about 15,000 curious fourth-graders across Florida. As they step back in time, the young explorers will discover the grit, ingenuity and spirit that shaped the earliest days of the...

Deep in the Glades, this farm grows ‘artisanal oysters.’ Can they revive an industry?

Josh Wilkie and Fabio Galarce leaned over the side of their boat and hauled up a basket full of oysters, each just an inch or two in size. Wilkie grabbed his shucking knife, popped one open and slurped down the silky meat inside. “They’re our...

Florida attorneys grilled about law making it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter the state

An appeals-court panel on Thursday grilled attorneys about a new state law making it a crime for undocumented immigrants to enter Florida, questioning whether enforcement and oversight of such issues should be left to the federal government. The...

Agricultural Classification (a.k.a. Greenbelt)

One of the most common calls that I receive as an Extension agent is “How can I Greenbelt my land?” Agricultural Classification, commonly known as “Greenbelt,” is a land classification that provides a lower use assessment value (not market value)...

Florida growth law draws another legal challenge

The growth management group 1000 Friends of Florida and an Orange County resident filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the constitutionality of a new state law that blocks cities and counties from approving “more restrictive or burdensome” changes...

Old Farmer's Almanac releases Thanksgiving 2025 weather forecast

The Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts clear skies for much of the East Coast, while rain and snow could hit the West Coast and northern states. WASHINGTON — Americans traveling for Thanksgiving this year can expect a mix of weather across the country,...

Cold front moves into South Florida, bringing lower humidity

Cold front moves into South Florida, bringing lower humidity OUT. WE REALLY NEED TO TAKE SOME TIME. PUT THE REST OUT FOR SURE. LET ME SHOW YOU WHAT’S GOING ON HERE AS WE CHECK OUT THE WEATHER. AND IT’S ACTUALLY A PRETTY GOOD DAY IF YOU’RE PLANNING...

Florida Land Steward Update, October 9, 2025

NEW TRAINING TO HELP LANDOWNERS AND LAND MANAGERS TO PLAN INVASIVE PLANT TREATMENTS SIIPA is a web-based tool that analyzes your invasive plant data and determines which areas should be treated first. The University of Florida IFAS Invasive...

Florida delegation urges USDA to include specialty crops in new aid programs

Scott Franklin U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official facebookScott Franklin U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | Official facebook Congressman Scott Franklin of Florida’s 18th district has led a bipartisan group of...

Family separations and racial profiling: Trump’s deportations tear apart the Maya community in Florida

The seven siblings were anxiously waiting for their parents, who had left hours earlier to get them breakfast. That’s when the landlady knocked on the door of the family’s home in Palm Beach, north of Miami. She confirmed their worst fears: the...

Florida's new growth law draws another legal challenge

The growth-management group 1000 Friends of Florida and an Orange County resident Tuesday filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a new state law that blocks cities and counties from approving "more restrictive or burdensome" changes...

Florida's agriculture industry could suffer if H-2A workers are too hesitant to come

The H-2A program has allowed foreign workers to fill agricultural jobs on a temporary basis for decades. But intense immigration enforcement is instilling fear and anxiety among those workers, even though they're in the U.S. legally. Farmers, as a...

Florida agriculture commissioner warns of black-market Chinese signal jammers used by criminals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson warned this week that criminals are circulating Chinese-made signal jammers on the black market that could be used to cut off victims’ ability to call for help during home...

Florida’s avocado industry faces renewed threat from ASBVd

Lourdes Mederos UF/IFAS Florida avocados, a signature staple in kitchens, a favored fruit tree in landscapes and a source of pride for the state’s growers, are facing a renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd). The disease can severely...

Criminal gangs in China exploit US gift cards to move stolen cash, report says

NEW YORK - Gift cards, one of the most basic financial products in the US retail market, have become the backbone of a billion-dollar criminal economy that investigators say is moving American money into China. Homeland Security Investigations...

College Football Predictions For Today's Week 8 Games: Crimson and Cover

Photo By - Imagn Images.Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) rolls out to pass during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Arizona snatching defeat from the jaws of victory doomed last week’s...

Florida's 2025 hurricane relief law faces a lawsuit

An Orange County hobby farmer and a nonprofit that advocates for smart growth have sued Florida over this year’s hurricane relief law. They say the law overturns local rules aimed at controlling mega developments and protecting threatened areas...

Cuban Farmers Can Barely Guarantee Water for the Animals and Their Own Homes

Faced with the farmers’ demands, the authorities replied that “there are more important companies” to attend to first Farmers can barely guarantee water for the animals and their own homes. / Adelante 14ymedio, Havana, October 11, 2025 — For more...

Florida businessman is Trump’s pick as next US ambassador to PH

This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. Lee Lipton had only recently been appointed a diplomat. If he's confirmed, he'll bring with him over 25 years of business experience. MANILA,...