Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs are creating jobs and prosperity in their communities

Stories of Florida’s immigrant entrepreneurs show how immigrants find opportunities and fill economic gaps.

By: Paula de la Cruz-Fernández, University of Florida, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,213

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

By Paula de la Cruz-Fernández, University of Florida

Immigration to the U.S. is often framed as a problem to be managed, controlled or punished. Immigrants are often derided for crossing the border without authorization or “taking jobs” from U.S. citizens.

This rhetoric has intensified when Donald Trump has been in the White House. Trump and officials in his administrations have repeatedly characterized immigrants as a drain on national resources.

But

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