Economy
Florida lawmakers discuss a possible study into eliminating property taxes
A proposal that would start the ball rolling toward eliminating property taxes in Florida was heard this week in a House committee. Read More.
Four South Florida Neighborhoods Rank Among Nation’s Top 10 Most Expensive
For decades, South Florida has been known for luxurious properties and communities that attract the world’s wealthiest to build or buy a new home in world-famous cities such as Palm Beach and Miami. Read More.
South Florida ranks No. 2 on list of cities with biggest inflation problems
Soup Kitchen in Boynton Beach saw record-breaking year, serving hundreds every day Read More.
What you're paying at the pump: Gas prices increase by 13 cents in Palm Beach County
Palm Beach County motorists can expect to pay more at the gas pump this week but still can find regular unleaded fuel for under $3 per gallon. Read More.
EPA Regulations Projected To Cost Taxpayers Around $1 Trillion
Most of the EPA funding came through Biden - backed bills that U.S. Congress passed. Read More.
Report shows Florida wages are the highest they have been in last 20 years
The data is coming out amid a contentious debate about Florida’s labor market in the state Legislature. Read More.
6 new property insurance companies enter Florida market
The new year now means six new companies are ready to enter the state and start writing homeowners insurance policies, according to industry experts. Read More.
Watch out for rising deductibles in homeowner insurance renewals
As new insurance renewals reach homeowners in Florida, some are getting a surprise and it’s not the premium. Read More.
Raising local property taxes could become harder in Florida. A proposal begins moving forward.
City and county boards would face a higher threshold for approving property-tax hikes in Florida, under a proposal that started moving forward Monday in the Legislature. Read More.
Home prices forecast to rise in 20 U.S. cities – and fall in these 5
Mortgage rates are pulling back from their dream-crushing highs of last year, but homeowners in 20 U.S. cities may want to brace for higher home prices, a new study found. Read More.
STUDY: Poor water quality could cost Southwest Florida billions of dollars
Red tide impact constant and costly. Read More.
Florida’s Revenue Projections Get Bump
State economists on Tuesday increased general-revenue projections by about $2.18 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they put together a new budget. Read More.
Lawmakers push to make fixes to a signature law on affordable housing in FL
The 2023 law went into effect last July and has been met with resistance within some local governments Read More.
Legislative panel says 'yes' to boosting state pensions for retired workers
The Florida Retirement System provides pensions for state, county and municipal employees. Read More.
PortMiami welcomes world’s largest cruise ship after record-breaking year
Its inaugural voyage is on Jan. 27. Read More.
