Economy
Palm Beach International is latest South Florida airport to draw from federal treasure chest of grants
South Florida’s major airports are on a roll, as Palm Beach International became the latest this week to gain a multimillion dollar grant to upgrade its infrastructure. Read More.
New study: Minimum wage workers in Florida do not make enough money to afford cost of living
The minimum wage is $12. Read More.
Florida Housing Scorecard: 4 Cities Ranked for the Best Real Estate Investments
The Sunshine State provides a wealth of opportunities for real estate investors wanting to grow their financial portfolios. Read More.
Today you can begin applying for My Safe Florida Home program
After months of waiting, homeowners in the Sunshine State will finally be able to access the My Safe Florida Home program on Monday. Read More.
PBIA breaks passenger record with more than 8 million travelers
Palm Beach International Airport set a new record for passengers who traveled through the airport in the past year. Read More.
Miami tops U.S. rental market competitiveness with high demand and limited supply
Miami remains the most competitive rental market in the United States, according to a report by RentCafe, with 19 prospective renters per unit. Read More.
Florida's homestead exemption bill would lower property taxes: What to know
House Bill 7019 now must be approved by voters in the form of constitutional Amendment 5, which will appear on November’s ballot. Read More.
Rick Scott Issues Weekly Update On ‘Biden’s Inflation Crisis’
Earlier today, Florida junior US Senator Rick Scott released a weekly update on his actions to address America’s debt crisis and rising inflation. Read More.
JPMorganChase Expands in South Florida
The bank’s downtown Miami office will double in size to accommodate 400 additional employees. Read More.
Mortgage rates drop below 7% for first time since March
The rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage fell from 7.02% to 6.94% for the week that ended June 14, according to Mortgage Bankers Association data. Read More.
Why is orange juice more expensive than last year? Fort Pierce orange grower weighs in
Orange juice is up 32% from last year, according to numbers from the federal government. In May 2023, it cost $3.18, while in May 2024 it cost $4.19. Read More.
A new airport could spark the economy in a rural part of Florida. Will the workforce be ready?
One of Florida’s poorest counties is preparing for the new “Airglades” airport, a $300 million cargo hub that could transform its economy. Read More.
Cabinet approves rules to lower business rent tax
The Cabinet has approved new rules to administer a cut on the sales tax on commercial leases, or business rent tax, from 4.5% to 2%. Read More.
How School Indoctrination Is Sabotaging The US Economy
The school closures were devastating for children and teenagers, causing immediate harm with long-term negative consequences. Read More.
DeSantis signs trimmed budget, vetoes nearly $1 billion
Gov Ron DeSantis signed a $116.5 billion state budget into law Wednesday after cutting $1 billion worth of local projects and other initiatives, boasting that Florida is able to do more with less money than other states and the federal government. Read More.
