by Caden DeLisa | Sep 13, 2023
Childcare challenges in Florida cost the state $5.38 billion annually, according to an economic report published by the Florida Chamber Foundation on Wednesday. The monetary shortcoming is comprised of $911 million in tax revenue loss, $3.47 billion in employer burden...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 12, 2023
Data presented at a recent Citizens Property Insurance Claims Committee meeting revealed that since the implementation of Senate Bill 76 in 2021, 75 percent of appraisals resulted in settlements below initial demands, while only 14% exceeded them, indicating that the...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 12, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals rejected a request to reconsider an ongoing legal challenge attempting to halt online sports betting in Florida. The case was brought by West Flagler Associates to block a state compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe, which would have...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 12, 2023
Insured losses skyrocket to $156.4 million as claims surge to 17,472 – steadily climbing toward industry estimates in the billions. Unreported until now: 26,000 gallons of wastewater spills and a kerosene leak in St. Petersburg add to Hurricane Idalia’s...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 12, 2023
Florida experienced a 7% drop in Medicaid enrollment as the temporary COVID-19 emergency rule ends, affecting those not usually eligible. Media criticisms proliferated after more than 430,000 Floridians were removed from Medicaid, but it turns out Florida has actually...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 12, 2023
Small business optimism in Florida decreased by 0.6 percent in August, reaching a level of 91.3, which is below the 49-year average of 98, marking the 20th consecutive month of decline. Inflation remains the primary concern for Florida business owners, with 23 percent...
