32 seasonal agricultural visas approved for employers classified under Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in Livingston Today publication area during 2024

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Fishing with Dan: Fly rod fishing for Volusia County snook

In street slang, a snook is a person who may be an easy mark. Someone easily taken advantage of. That, then, makes me wonder how our great game fish came by that same name. Snook are some of the best opponents a serious angler has ever...

NC Florida News Publication Area Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting Employers: 79 H-2A approvals in 2024

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Sunblotch viroid—the silent avocado killer raising concerns in Florida groves

By Carla Espinoza Gutiérrez Florida avocado growers are facing a renewed threat from sunblotch viroid (ASBVd), a disease capable of cutting yields by up to 80 percent and rendering fruit unmarketable. Fortunately, University of Florida researchers...

Florida Was a Top Destination for Immigrants in Recent Years — and Economy Grew

After Paola Freites was allowed into the U.S. in 2024, she and her husband settled in Florida, drawn by warm temperatures, a large Latino community and the ease of finding employment and housing. They were among hundreds of thousands of immigrants...

Remembering former Red Sox star-turned-Florida county commissioner Mike Greenwell

Former Boston Red Sox star and Lee County Commissioner Mike Greenwell died of thyroid cancer at age 62. Greenwell played 12 seasons for the Red Sox, finishing with a career .303 batting average and two All-Star appearances. After his baseball...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.10.25

Good Friday morning. I have to share an amazing photo with you. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at The Workmans’ recent shoot in Washington, D.C. If you’ve worked in Florida politics, you immediately recognize that the subject in the photo is Susie...

Prelude to a Murder: When Misfits Falls in Love in Deepest Florida

At sixteen years old, Leo Schofield felt like an outcast. He’d grown up in the housing projects of Fall River, Massachusetts, and he had the working-class New England accent to prove it. But as he reached his formative teenage years, his parents...

New Report Reveals Montana Has The World’s Top Trending Destination For 2026

It's hard to believe, but 2026 is fast approaching, bringing with it early questions about the best places to travel. After all, there is a whole world of possibilities to explore. Is 2026 the year to go visit the towering Swiss Alps? Or is it the...

Your Farm Business Plan Is a Blueprint for Success

by LUIS RODRIGUEZ Farming is more than just a way of living; it’s a business. While the rewards of working outdoors and producing food for the nation are immense, long-term success in agriculture depends on careful planning and strategic...

Pet blessing at Lakota Farms highlights faith and care for rescued animals

Bishop John Noonan | Diocese of Orland website As rain fell at The Sanctuary at Lakota Farms, Father Roy Eco of Blessed Sacrament Parish in Clermont led a pet blessing ceremony on October 4, marking the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This annual...

Florida's gun tax holiday saves owners; attendance soars at fort myers show

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Gun show attendance has surged in Florida as customers flock to take advantage of significant savings during the state's inaugural Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday. At the Florida Gun Show in Fort Myers, General Manager Robert...

Exploring Palmetto: One of Florida’s best-kept secrets

PALMETTO, Fla. — Palmetto is a small city in Manatee County offering a perfect blend of affordability, small-town charm, and incredible growth potential. “There are a lot of big cities everywhere around us, but we are the central hub,” said Lloyd...

Old Farmer’s Almanac: First Snowstorm For New York in November

In New York State, it is going to be a WARMER winter and a lot less snow coming our way. This winter is going to be drier and less snow starting in November and lasting all of the way through March. Temperatures are expected to be a little higher...

Fundraiser created for victims of Kentucky plane crash in Florida

LEVY COUNTY, FL. (WBKO) - Three people are dead after a Kentucky plane crashed in Florida. On October 5, around 4:30 p.m., a plane returning from Lebanon, Kentucky, was attempting to land for refueling. Officials say the plane went down about a...

President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown weighs heavy on the US labor market

Maria worked cleaning schools in Florida for $13 an hour. Every two weeks, she’d get a $900 paycheck from her employer, a contractor. Not much — but enough to cover rent in the house that she and her 11-year-old son share with five families, plus...

'When in doubt, don't go out': Storms impact Florida beaches

Ocean Rescue officials are warning of hazardous beach conditions as high tides and offshore storms impact Florida's shores. Jupiter town leaders temporarily closed four beach access points, citing erosion and the need for repairs. Officials with...

11/25 – 2025 Farm to City Food Distribution

UF/IFAS West Florida Research & Education Center (WFREC), in partnership with Feeding the Gulf Coast and Waterfront Rescue Mission, will once again host National Farm to City Week — Nov. 26–Dec. 3, 2025. To mark the occasion, a Thanksgiving...

This Florida City Was Named Best Hidden Gem Housing Market for Its Affordability—and It Has White Sand Beaches and Small Town Charm

Florida is a popular place to buy a house, and for people hoping to make a big purchase, some cities are more buyer-friendly than others. Of all cities in the Sunshine State, Pensacola came out on top thanks to its relatively low housing costs and...

Fleming Island representative voted to run Florida House for two years

TALLAHASSEE – When the Florida House of Representatives officially reconvenes on Jan. 13, Fleming Island’s Sam Garrison will gavel the session in order. The Florida Republican Conference unanimously voted Garrison, who represents most of Clay...