Sunshine Sentinel

Florida attorney general 'disgusted' with arrests, pandemic-related unemployment fraud

By Alexus Barnhart | Sep 27, 2021

Back in June, Florida residents' opportunity to participate in federal unemployment insurance ended. Despite this, fraudulent unemployment cases are continuing to be reported.

Florida's Sen. Scott plans to focus on the 'debt crisis' with the introduction of the Federal Debt Emergency Control Act

By Alexus Barnhart | Jun 18, 2021

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Federal Debt Emergency Control Act on June 9 as a way to hold the Office of Management and Budget accountable for gross domestic product spending.

Florida employers seek workers; DeSantis announces change to unemployment benefits

By Alexus Barnhart | May 26, 2021

More than a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the U.S. continues to experience a labor shortage, and Florida is no exception as many businesses are having difficulties filling their staffing needs.