Economy
Lawsuit filed in Palm Beach County against purchase of Israeli bonds
A Palm Beach County couple with ties to Gaza is suing to stop County Clerk Joseph Abruzzo from buying Israeli bonds. He says the purchases are legal. Read More.
Half of Florida households struggle to make ends meet, report finds
Almost half of Florida households are gainfully employed but still struggling to make ends meet, according to a new report published by United Way that lays bare the financial burdens increasingly squeezing Floridians. Read More.
Florida’s unemployment rate for June holds steady for third straight month
Miami had the state's lowest jobless figure. The broader state figure hasn't changed since April. Read More.
Jimmy Patronis organizes financial ‘fair’ in Orlando Wednesday
Much of the 'financial fair' is aimed at helping Floridians deal with insurance issues. Read More.
Report: Miami Renters Paying 154% Over Average
Miami residents who aren’t homeowners are paying rent at an average that ranks among the top 10 highest in the country. Read More.
The Latest On Florida’s Property Insurance Market
Florida TaxWatch just released its current analysis for the 2024 Florida’s property insurance market. Read More.
Florida Tax Collections Top Estimate
State general-revenue tax collections in May were 4.2 percent higher than expected, according to a report released Tuesday by the Legislature’s Office of Economic & Demographic Research. Read More.
Here are the 5 worst cities in Florida to buy real estate in the next 5 years: Experts
Expert warns to look past beautiful beaches before buying property in the Sunshine State. Read More.
Florida ranked top economy in the U.S. for second year in a row
CNBC placed Florida as the top state in the nation for economy in 2024, the second straight year. Read More.
Copa America final expected to bring hundreds of millions to South Florida's economy
CBS News Miami's Nikiya Carrero details the economic impact of the international soccer match as fans from around the world flock to Miami this weekend. Read More.
This Florida city is the third top economic powerhouse among small U.S. cities
Port St. Lucie was named the best city for economic growth in the U.S. when ranked against other cities with a population under 250,000. Read More.
Florida’s economy is resilient, but growing pains persist
A new quarterly report on Florida’s economy shows the Sunshine state is still in a major economic storm, but doing better than previous years. Read More.
Palm Beach County enhances workforce, affordable housing dashboard
Palm Beach County leaders are revamping a dashboard helping local families find affordable and workforce housing units. Read More.
Hundreds of Job Cuts Announced by Florida-Based Westgate Resorts
One of the world’s largest timeshare resorts is cutting hundreds of jobs in Florida. Read More.
Palm Beach County's record market value: More than a half-trillion dollars
So what’s Palm Beach County worth? How about a little more than a half trillion dollars. Read More.
