The Department of Occupational Regulations (DPOR) advises everyone to double-check the license status of contractors they're hiring to complete a job -- here's how you do it.

A business licenses enable owners to operate legally within certain geographic areas. Before doing business with a specific person or company, you may want to ensure that the business is in compliance ...

Jan Haley lives in South Fort Myers for the landscape and lifestyle. “I love the weather, I love the beautiful flowers,” Haley said. But she knows with the tropical climate, comes hurricanes. That’s ...