by News Service of Florida | Jul 2, 2024
As Florida enters the peak of hurricane season, property insurers have benefited from improved reinsurance market conditions, resulting in better prices and availability, though concerns remain about potential impacts from an active storm season on future market...
by Caden DeLisa | Jul 2, 2024
Florida’s consumer sentiment index slightly rose to 73.2 in June from 73 in May, with mixed views on economic conditions influenced by persistent inflation and high interest rates, while lower-income Floridians continue to express more pessimistic outlooks....
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 26, 2024
The Florida Council of 100’s “Beyond Sunshine” strategy aims to boost Florida’s economy by 2030 through targeted investment in high-wage industry clusters, projected to create 200,000 direct high-wage jobs, indirectly add 400,000 jobs, and...
by News Service of Florida | Jun 25, 2024
Florida’s upcoming “Freedom Month” in July will exempt a wide range of recreational items and activities from sales tax as part of a legislative effort to encourage outdoor activities and boost consumer spending. Retailers hope outdoor enthusiasts...
by News Service of Florida | Jun 19, 2024
A Leon County circuit judge heard arguments on Tuesday regarding whether Florida State University’s lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference over more than $500 million in penalties should proceed in Florida, focusing on jurisdictional issues and media...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 19, 2024
Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s state-backed insurer, proposed an average rate increase of 13.5 percent to ensure actuarial soundness and financial stability, influenced by legislative reforms and cost adjustments. Citizens Property Insurance Corp.,...