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Breakfast Bites: Florida manufacturing growth leads nation; citrus, tourism post notable drops; plus more…

Breakfast Bites: Florida manufacturing growth leads nation; citrus, tourism post notable drops; plus more…

by Brian Burgess | Aug 7, 2023

Easily digested news nuggets to start your week off right… Sunshine State leads national manufacturing rebound Florida has experienced significant growth in manufacturing jobs since 2021, ranking third in the country in total manufacturing jobs added, but tied...
Florida is pumping hundreds of millions into self-driving car tech, but when will it pay off?

Florida is pumping hundreds of millions into self-driving car tech, but when will it pay off?

by Brian Burgess | Aug 6, 2023

In 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill removing unnecessary obstacles that hinder the development of autonomous vehicle technology. The bill was intended to solidify Florida’s position as a leading state for transportation innovation. At the time of the...
Florida’s prisons face dual crisis: inmate boom and scorching heat wave

Florida’s prisons face dual crisis: inmate boom and scorching heat wave

by Brian Burgess | Aug 3, 2023

Florida’s prison system is experiencing a dual crisis with a projected increase in the inmate population and a severe heat wave in aging, unairconditioned facilities. In an attempt to mitigate the heat, inmates have been allowed to wear shorts and T-shirts, but...
Amid explosive growth, Citizens Insurance will be cherry-picked by private insurers

Amid explosive growth, Citizens Insurance will be cherry-picked by private insurers

by Brian Burgess | Aug 2, 2023

Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. will offload hundreds of thousands of homeowner policies to private insurers due to explosive growth in policies. Concerns persist over the health of the property insurance market, with regulators approving proposals...
Three Florida cities among top 10 worst for renters nationwide

Three Florida cities among top 10 worst for renters nationwide

by Brian Burgess | Aug 2, 2023

Miami is the least affordable city for renters in the U.S., with 53% of households spending at least 35% of their income on rent. Other Florida cities like Orlando and Tampa are also facing rental affordability issues, with 45% and 44% of renters respectively...
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