Employment

Researchers found sea-level rise can cause fewer jobs, fewer businesses, and slower job growth.

At least 25 positions need to be filled.

The National Virtual Veterans Career Fair is free to veterans, spouses, active-duty military, and members of the National Guard and Reserve.

An event aimed at expanding opportunities for local residents will be held later this month.

Allegiant is to host a hiring event in partnership with Goodwill to fill key positions at Punta Gorda Airport. The event will take place Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at The Goodwill Community Resource Center on Peachland Boulevard in Port Charlotte.

Lee County schools hope to recruit teachers with Teach in Lee event.

May sees single largest monthly loss so far in 2025; Men outpace women losing jobs, which reverses a recent trend.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly report on jobs. The Sarasota area experienced growth year over year but the Cape Coral-Fort Myers area showed a slight decline.

Better Together to host Nationwide Day of Second Chances job fair on April 29 for Southwest Florida job seekers with barriers to employment

The rollback would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to work full-time, including late nights and days longer than eight-hour even on school nights without required breaks.