‘Sophisticated cyberattack’ on city of Jacksonville Beach potentially impacts workers, residents personal data

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – The city of Jacksonville Beach plans to reach out to residents about a “sophisticated cyberattack” that occurred at the end of January that could have potentially…

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Florida Senate passes bill to limit local heat protections for workers

Outdoor workers could have less protection from the heat with an impending law that could go into effect during the peak of this summer’s heat. In a move sparking debate,…

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7,400 essential workers in St. Johns County can’t afford a home. The county has a roadmap to address the issue

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – More than 7,400 St. Johns County residents who work in education, healthcare and law enforcement are unable to afford a home in the county, according…

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Starbucks in Mandarin closed, workers go on strike

Coffee lovers in Mandarin were forced to go somewhere else for their coffee after striking workers at the Mandarin Starbucks location closed the store. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you’re a…

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UPS to hire over 300 workers in Northeast Florida during 2-day hiring blitz Friday & Saturday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The peak season for delivery companies, like UPS, runs from Oct. 15 until mid-January as holiday packages increase demand. To deal with that influx of deliveries, UPS…

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Why are United Auto Workers in Jacksonville on strike?

The North Florida Central Labor Council picketed alongside employees Friday afternoon outside the distribution center on the city’s west side. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Dozens of Jacksonville United Auto Workers are…

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Florida election officials want to shield poll workers from harassment, make them exempt from public records requests

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In a little more than five months, voters will be heading to the polls for the presidential primary in Florida. The controversy surrounding the past presidential election…

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Local federal workers demand urgent action as countdown for government shutdown begins

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local members of the American Federation of Government Employees are calling on their elected officials in Washington to pass a budget so they can keep receiving their…

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