Economy
Florida Consumers May See Car Prices Drop In 2024
For consumers looking to buy a vehicle, Cox Automotive has come out with their 2024 forecast which suggest prices could decline this year. Read More.
Property insurance fraud a growing problem in Florida
Upcoming legislative session to address several bills related to property insurance Read More.
State pensions for public workers in Florida could be boosted under new legislation
With lawmakers returning to Tallahassee for a legislative session Tuesday, significant changes to the pensions for school teachers, bus drivers, office workers and other public employees could be in the works. Read More.
Workforce housing units coming to Delray Beach
Flo will have 116 units with 23 designated to workforce housing Read More.
FDA approves Florida plan to import drugs from Canada
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Florida’s drug importation program of certain prescription drugs from Canada that will allow reduced prices for Americans. Read More.
Strong job market, stubborn inflation: Charting South Florida's economy as a new year begins
The data is strong but confidence is fragile as the economy — or at least how voters feel about it — is at its familiar place as the most important issue as an election year gets underway. Read More.
Toll-road users saved $470 million in Florida’s yearlong credit program
Frequent toll-road users in Florida saved about $470 million in a recently completed, yearlong program that provided credits on their bills. Read More.
Bipartisan Florida push would ban most businesses from refusing to accept cash
Refusing cash payments could become illegal for most Florida businesses in 2024. Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Shevrin Jones, a Miami-Dade County Democrat, and state Rep. Joel Rudman, a Panha… Read More.
An International Company Is Making A $115 Million Investment in FL With A New Facility and 400 Jobs
In 2023, some international companies have invested in Florida with new facilities and jobs. Examples are Bauducco and Cosentino Group, as just a few examples. And a recent announcement means that there is one more example to add to the list because an international company is building a new facility on Florida's Space Coast and bringing jobs as well. Read More.
Palm Beach County unemployment rate dips as no recession materializes
In their last employment report of the year, CareerSource Palm Beach County and the Florida Commerce Department said the jobless rate for November stood at 3.1%, down 0.1 from October.
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Wilton Simpson: Farmers Can Apply for Florida Farm TEAM Card Beginning January 1
Last week, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that farmers can apply for the Florida Farm Tax Exempt Agricultural Materials (TEAM) Card beginning January 1, 2024, to use for sales-tax-exempt purchases of agricultural materials. Read More.
Jimmy Patronis: SBA Purchases $25 Million in Israeli Bonds
This week, during the Israel Bonds Prime Minister’s Circle Gala in Boca Raton, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the State Board of Administration (SBA) has purchased another $25 million in Israel bonds.
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Florida Conservation Group gets $1.1M in funding to improve ranchland water quality
'Florida’s unique aquatic biodiversity and delicate water quality is benefiting from collaborative projects like this one.' Read More.
Want to save money? Computers, clothes included in Florida tax-free holiday Jan.1-14
Thinking about buying a new computer or maybe some new school clothes for Christmas? Read More.
Palm Beach County allocates $3 million for first-time homebuyer program
Palm Beach County leaders have allocated about $3 million dollars towards helping first-time homebuyers. Read More.
