by Caden DeLisa | Nov 29, 2023
The University of Florida’s consumer sentiment survey for November indicated a growing optimism about Florida’s economic prospects, with a 1.9-point increase in consumer confidence to 68.3, marking the second consecutive monthly rise. Floridians showed a...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 28, 2023
Rep. Kelly Skidmore, a Democrat from Boca Raton, has officially declared her candidacy for the role of Florida House Minority Leader for the 2026-2028 legislative term. Skidmore first served in the Florida House from 2006 to 2010, was reelected in 2020 and 2022, and...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 28, 2023
Baptist Health and Florida International University announced an expansion to their longstanding partnership on Tuesday to boost medical education and research in South Florida. As part of the agreement, Baptist Hospital will become a statutory teaching hospital for...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 28, 2023
A pair of Florida lawmakers filed companion bills this week that would require health insurance providers to participate in filed claims. Non-compliance with the provisions, should they be adopted, would result in a default against the health plan. The House bill,...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 28, 2023
Florida reported a decrease in new unemployment claims in the week before Thanksgiving, signaling robust job market health. The state’s unemployment rate in October was 2.8%, significantly below the U.S. average of 3.9%. Florida’s jobless rate ranks...
by News Service of Florida | Nov 28, 2023
Florida lawmakers file nearly 1,500 proposals for 2024, seeking $3.1 billion in funding, with a focus on water treatment, transportation, and education projects. Key proposals include $50 million for water storage in Lake Okeechobee, $50 million for private passenger...
