This Giant Florida Western Store Will Make You Feel Like You Stepped Into Texas

Who says you have to travel to Texas to experience real cowboy country? Hidden in South Florida is a massive, barn-style store where the shelves are stacked with leather boots, cowboy hats, rugged denim, and just about everything you’d expect to find on a working ranch. Step inside, and you might forget you’re only a short drive from Fort Lauderdale.

JetBlue seeks to calm travelers in Broward County, investors with financials

JetBlue released its quarterly earnings on Monday, a day early, in an apparent bid to reassure investors after a report showed that its creditors were looking into how to get the airline to pay its debts. The airline had double-digit revenue growth and is optimistic about the rest of the year, even as fuel prices surge and uncertainty in the Middle East abounds. The airline reported total operating revenue in the third quarter of 2026, from July to September, increased 21.1% to $2.8 billion when compared to the same period last year. “Resilient demand and strong yields drove revenue well ahead of our initial expectations, allowing us to recapture more of the increase in fuel costs than we initially expected,” Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s chief executive officer, said in a statement accompanying the earnings release. The uptick in earnings came even as JetBlue said it spent $868 million on fuel in the third quarter, 61% more than the same period in 2025 “I’m very encouraged by the progress we made in the third quarter,’ said Geraghty. The airline’s stock price has plummeted since August. On Monday at market close, it fell to $2.37 per share, a company low. One reason for

Mattamy Homes donates 125 acres in Martin County to support St. Lucie River restoration

Developer Mattamy Homes is transferring 125 acres to Martin County in support of restoring the St. Lucie River. The developer said the parcel was donated from the northern section of the Newfield development to the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, a federal plan to restore, protect, and preserve South Florida's water resources.

Lennar eyes new mall-to-mixed-use redevelopment in Florida

Lennar, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, is planning to purchase the Boynton Beach Mall. The mall is currently scheduled to close in early 2027 and sits on 91 acres in Boynton Beach, Fla. The builder intends to transform the space with townhomes and mixed-use opportunities. “Although planning is...

A Fort Lauderdale telemedicine owner must forfeit $10,431,463 on top of restitution after a 20-year sentence handed down October 23

Christopher Harwood, 44, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was ordered to forfeit $10,431,463 on top of paying $17,942,402 in restitution to Medicare. The orders came with a 20-year prison sentence handed down October 23 for organizing a Medicare fraud conspiracy that ran more than six years, the Justice Department says. Harwood owned and operated a telemedicine... The post A Fort Lauderdale telemedicine owner must forfeit $10,431,463 on top of restitution after a 20-year sentence handed down October 23 appeared first on The Financial Wire .

Delray Beach homeowner faces higher costs after new roof, new insurance company

A Delray Beach homeowner says a new roof and a new insurance company resulted in a new worry over money. "My finances are very limited," says 83-year-old Doris Fiorenza. "I only have Social Security, I'm low income, and with all these bills I'm getting hit with, I'm going to run out of money."

KemperSports Selected to Manage The Florida Club

NORTHBROOK, IL – KemperSports, a leading golf, sports and hospitality experience company, today announced it has been selected to manage The Florida Club, a premier daily fee golf club located in Stuart, Fla. Designed by Dick Gray, The Florida Club offers a distinctive golf experience set among the natural...

Panther National Names Aronimink’s Andrew Whitelaw COO and GM

Andrew Whitelaw will oversee golf, club and residential operations after leading Aronimink through the 2026 PGA Championship.

Empty downtown storefronts push Lake Worth to recruit new merchants

Lake Worth Beach will pay a commercial real estate brokerage to attract higher-class shops to the middle-class city's half-vacant downtown. The Community Redevelopment Agency will contract with West Palm Beach-based Anderson & Carr to recruit "boutique entertainment," "artisanal concepts," shops and restaurants to Lake and Lucerne avenues. The agency will pay the firm up to $175,000. All five CRA board members approved the one-year deal on Oct. 13. "No offense to vape shops and smoke shops — I'm sure they're really great — but we do have quite a bit, and it would be really nice to have some more places to shop," CRA Executive Director Joan Oliva told the board. Anderson & Carr is tasked with persuading businesses in places such West Palm Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton to open branches downtown. The firm also plans to look beyond Palm Beach County to places such as Tampa Bay to pitch companies on the small city of 44,000. Representatives for Anderson & Carr told board members they would like to make Lake Worth Beach a destination by attracting restaurants featuring international chefs. 'Land-banking' concerns rise as Lake Worth leaders see empty storefronts Anerson & Carr's contract says strategy to

Demolition Clears Way for Related Group's 21-Story Apogee Tower in West Palm Beach

A commercial demolition permit has been issued for the site of Related Group's planned Apogee condominium tower at 4906 North Flagler Drive in West Palm Beach, clearing the way for crews to remove the existing structures before any tower construction can begin. The 21-story, 39-residence project has been working through the city's approval process since late 2023, and the newly issued permit marks the first visible sign of physical work at the site.

Buyers Seek 7-Figure Refunds for Condos Inside a $1B Florida Development

The grand vision included a country club, golf course, swimming pool and wine cellar, with the entire project initially expected to be completed by late 2017. It's still not done.

A cleaning company in Boca Raton celebrates 10 years of excellence

In the heart of Boca Raton, Douglas Avila is a man on a mission. Through his business, Ez AllClean, Douglas has single-handedly elevated the art of upholstery care to a meticulous craft. Operating since 2017, Ez AllClean was born out of a simple yet profound idea: to treat every piece of furniture as if it were his own. As a Brazilian immigrant, Douglas embarked on this journey from scratch, fostering a business that thrives on word of mouth and stellar reviews, thanks to his unwavering commitment to quality.

Marad awards $498 million for port projects across 19 states

The Maritime Administration has awarded nearly $498 million in Port Infrastructure Development Program grants to 35 projects in 19 states, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Oct. 27. The fiscal 2026 awards will support infrastructure improvements at coastal, Great Lakes and inland ports, including dock replacements, cargo-handling upgrades and new...

The Melted Mallow To Open Coral Springs Shop

The Melted Mallow is preparing to open at 9739 W Sample Rd, in Coral Springs, in December 2026. According to the business’s official website, the shop is getting ready to welcome customers to its new home later this year. The Melted Mallow is a dessert business specializing in ice...

Holiday Season Is the Best Time For Homebuyers to Score a Deal in These 7 U.S. Metros

Early November is the best time for homebuyers to score a bargain in Milwaukee, Riverside, CA and Tampa, FL, according to a new report from Redfin, the real estate brokerage powered by Rocket. In Detroit and three Florida metros—Fort Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach—house hunters may benefit from holding...

Justin Raby on Opening Yoga Joint’s First Franchise Studio and the Grassroots Marketing That Fueled a Fast Ramp-Up

Founded in 2010 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Yoga Joint has expanded to approximately 20 locations across Florida and is actively franchising nationally, with studios in development across Florida, Texas, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, and Massachusetts. Justin Raby opened the brand’s first franchise location, Yoga Joint West Boca, in September 2024. He’s a serial entrepreneur who spent nearly 15 years building and then selling a medical staffing company, and he also owns a med spa in Fort Lauderdale.

Renters, businesses could foot bill if Amendment 3 passes

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — If Amendment 3 passes, renters and consumers could end up footing some of the bill to make up for the funding shortfall. Palm Beach County leaders are looking at a potential budget shortfall of more than $150 million if voters approve the amendment on November 3rd.

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Trader Joe’s Plans Five New Stores in Texas, Florida and Arizona

Trader Joe’s is preparing to open five additional grocery stores in Texas, Florida and Arizona, bringing its specialty-food aisles to three Texas metropolitan areas and two more Sun Belt communities. Opening dates have not been announced. Trader Joe’s has 28 stores planned nationwide for 2026 through mid-2027, public relations...

Tamarac Commissioner Krystal Patterson shares advice for South Florida women entrepreneurs

Women-owned businesses are an important part of South Florida’s economy. There are over 46,000 female-owned businesses in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties combined, according to 2023 U.S. Census Bureau Data. October is National Women’s Small Business Month, so WLRN’s Sofia Zarran spoke with City of Tamarac Commissioner Krystal...