Economy
Jimmy Patronis: $36 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned to Floridians in October
State Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced that more than $36 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians during the month of October. Read More.
Tiger Woods-designed mini-golf location to bring jobs and dollars to Delray Beach
A brand-new mini-golf and dining experience is opening this week in Delray Beach. Read More.
Florida gas prices haven’t been this low all year
Gas prices hit a new low in Florida on Sunday. Read More.
Chip LaMarca: JetBlue-Spirit merger will unleash huge benefits for Floridians
With the state of travel today, that’s something we can all get behind. Read More.
Seminole Tribe to launch sports betting in Florida in December
The Seminole Tribe of Florida announced it will be launching sports betting at its casinos in the Sunshine State in December, a week after the Supreme Court cleared the way. Read More.
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Florida Treasury to Purchase Additional $120 Million in Israel Bonds
Today, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis announced the Florida Treasury will invest an additional $120 million in Israel bonds. Read More.
You’re probably middle class if you’re a single millennial or boomer, living in Florida and making $45,000 to $145,000 per year
H&R Block’s chief tax officer Kathy Pickering says millennials and boomers “have drastically different views of the world,” but not about money. Read More.
Jacksonville businesses welcome Florida-Georgia game and the economic impact it brings with it
The Florida-Georgia game happens on Saturday but the festivities were well underway on Friday night with an exhibition baseball game followed by a concert and fireworks. Read More.
South Florida’s rise as a global business hub
Even before the pandemic, South Florida was a known global brand. Decades ago, it earned the title “gateway to the Americas” for U.S. and international companies looking to do business throughout the hemisphere. More recently, its allure rose as an outpost for similar companies seeking entry into the U.S. or global markets. Read More.
Chamber Forum: Mark Wilson outlines the ‘State of Florida Business’
'If we unify the business community for good, good things happen.' Read More.
A historic housing construction boom may finally moderate rent hikes
An unprecedented surge in the nationwide construction of new housing — mostly apartments — may finally be making a dent in fast-rising rents that have been making life harder for tenants. Read More.
Boat show opens Wednesday; expected to draw 100,000 to 7 venues
The 64th Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the ultimate mix of business and pleasure marine style, will take over the southern end of the city’s waterways next week with an expected 100,000 visitors and a return to a full complement of venues on both sides of the Intracoastal Waterway. Read More.
Proposal to Tax Electric Vehicles Threatens Florida's Economic Progress
Proposal to Tax Electric Vehicles Threatens Florida's Economic Progress - Motorblog Uruguay Read More.
Pete Buttigieg in West Palm Beach rides Brightline and pledges federal funds for safety
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pledged dollars to support Brightline safety but was non-committal on support for expansion to Tampa or Treasure and Space coast stations. Read More.
The staggering numbers behind Perry paper mill closing: 2,000 jobs, $10 million in taxes lost
The November closing of the Foley Cellulose Mill in Perry will wreak economic havoc across the Big Bend and will cost Florida nearly 2,000 jobs and $9.9 million in state and local taxes, according to University of Florida economists. Read More.
