by Caden DeLisa | Aug 24, 2023
Central Florida’s tourism had a record economic impact of $87.6 billion last year, up 31 percent due to increased visitor spending, job creation, and tax revenue. Visitor spending in 2022 rose by 38 percent to $55.5 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 24, 2023
A new Florida Chamber of Commerce poll finds a majority of Florida voters are optimistic about the state’s economy, with more than half believing it is better off than other states. Governor Ron DeSantis enjoys a similar approval rating, while President Joe...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 24, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on familiar domestic talking points during the first Republican primary debate on Wednesday, largely avoiding attacks from other candidates. The governor highlighted education policy, attributing the nation’s decline to its...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 23, 2023
Rep. Jervonte “Tae” Edmonds has reintroduced a bill in Florida to increase minimum teacher salaries to $65,000. The “Save Our Teachers Act” would amend current state law, raising the minimum wage from $47,500 to $65,000. Existing bonuses and...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 23, 2023
It may not seem like it, particularly to Floridians who already know him well, but tonight’s GOP debate on Fox News marks the first truly national stage for Governor Ron DeSantis. While he’s appeared on national television on at least a hundred prior...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 23, 2023
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has approved Orion180 Select Insurance Company and Orion180 Insurance Company to operate as property and casualty insurers in the state. The Indiana-based insurers utilized an expansion application to enter...
