by Capitolist Staff | Nov 5, 2025
Florida now ranks as the world’s 15th largest economy, surpassing Spain and placing just behind Australia, according to new data released by the Florida Chamber Foundation. The organization announced this week that the state’s gross domestic product exceeds $1.7...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 5, 2025
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) voted unanimously on Wednesday to reopen Apalachicola Bay to oyster harvesting beginning January 1, 2026, marking the end of a five-year closure implemented to restore the bay’s oyster population. The...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 4, 2025
Consumer confidence among Floridians declined for the fourth consecutive month in October, according to the University of Florida’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research (BEBR). The state’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell one point to 78.3 from a revised 79.3 in...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 3, 2025
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially filed to run for governor of Florida, entering the 2026 race as a Democratic candidate, according to a report published by Politico. Demings, who has served as mayor since 2018, submitted his qualifying paperwork on...
by Capitolist Staff | Nov 3, 2025
Democrat gubernatorial candidate David Jolly announced an expanded statewide leadership team for his campaign on Monday, adding a slate of political, business, and community figures to guide policy development and outreach across Florida. Attorney Sean Pittman and...
