The Sunshine Economy

Florida Republican lawmakers said employees need protections against being fired for not getting vaccinated. Democrats called it political theater casting doubt on COVID-19 vaccines.

Florida Republican lawmakers said employees need protections against being fired for not getting vaccinated. Democrats called it political theater casting doubt on COVID-19 vaccines.

The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for.

The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for.

Norwegian Cruise Line requires all its passengers and crew to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and has been fighting in court to continue its mandate.

Parts of Florida consistently rank as some of the most unaffordable places to live with the combination of low incomes and high housing costs.

Thousands of people have dropped out of the job market even as the economy continues rebounding. From hotels to health care, companies are looking to hire.

COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face, and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.

Are you caring for someone you love? How do you start the conversation about assisting your loved one as they age? WLRN's Sunshine Economy wants to hear your story.

Medical products maker Demetech moved into masks early during the pandemic, but now is left holding millions of them.

The South Florida economy has been growing, but it remains far from its pre-pandemic condition. Meantime, the virus continues spreading.

Jorge Pérez built Related Group into one of the leading condominium and apartment developers in the region, reshaping the South Florida skyline — especially along the waterfront. Now his two oldest sons have taken over the day-to-day running of the company after the Surfside collapse and during a pandemic.