Florida Consumer Confidence Drops to Lowest Level Since 2023
Florida consumer sentiment declined for the fifth consecutive month in July, reaching its lowest level since December 2023 as households remained concerned about inflation,…
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Court Orders Rewrite of Florida Property Tax Amendment Summary
A Leon County circuit judge on Tuesday rejected the ballot title and summary for a proposed constitutional amendment that would make sweeping changes to Florida’s property tax system, ruling that the language approved by…
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Study: Tourism drove $98.6B Central Florida economy
Central Florida saw a record-breaking $98.6 billion in economic impact from its tourism industry last year, according to a new study released this week.…
Uthmeier Warns Catholic Schools Over Vaccine Exemption Policies
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Friday warned Catholic schools that denying religious exemptions from student vaccination requirements could violate state law and threaten…
USDA Funding Targets Feral Swine Damage on Agricultural Lands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making $35 million available for projects aimed at reducing feral swine damage on agricultural lands, with Florida…
Congressional Lawmakers Seek Federal Approval for Florida Physician Training Funds
Florida’s congressional delegation is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to approve and renew Medicaid funding for physician residency programs as…
UF Ranks No. 1 in National AI Readiness Assessment
The University of Florida (UF) ranked first among the nation’s largest public universities in a new assessment measuring how well institutions are preparing students…
Central Florida Tourism Generates $98.6 Billion in Economic Impact
Central Florida’s tourism industry generated a record $98.6 billion in economic impact in 2025, supported by increased visitor spending, employment and tax revenue, according…
Florida court weighs challenge to Amendment 3 ballot language
A Florida judge heard arguments Wednesday challenging the ballot language for the property tax relief amendment, also known as Amendment 3. Three similar lawsuits…
