by Caden DeLisa | Apr 11, 2023
The House Infrastructure Strategies Committee unanimously approved a bill (HB 1071) related to drone delivery services in Florida. The bill defines drone delivery services and establishes criteria for drone port construction, including size and usage. The measure also...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023
Florida House panel approves insurer accountability bill, despite concerns it lacks stronger provisions found in the Senate version. CFO Jimmy Patronis supports the legislation, emphasizing the need to help policyholders and increase accountability in the claims...
by Brian Burgess | Apr 11, 2023
Homebuying activity could be on the rebound nationwide, predicated by a 43% surge in mortgage rate lock activity in March compared to February. In Florida, the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro market ranked 9th in total mortgage origination volume, while...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 10, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday condemned the Federal Reserve for potentially implementing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) without specific authorization from Congress, stating it is constitutionally required for major policy changes. Florida Senate Bill SPB 7054...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 10, 2023
Florida’s tech employment sector grew by 4.8 percent in 2022, nearly two percentage points higher than the national average of 3.2 percent, resulting in approximately 22,029 new tech workers. The state’s tech industry employs 485,000 people, accounting for...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 10, 2023
Brevard County’s Tourist Development Tax generated $2.86 million in February, marking a 17 percent Year over Year increase and a record 23 consecutive months of revenue growth. The tax has generated over $10 million YTD, a 22 percent increase from the previous...
