by Capitolist Staff | Sep 8, 2026
EverBank Financial Corp., the Florida-based parent company of EverBank, N.A., and Seattle-based WaFd Inc. announced Tuesday that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a $3.9 billion reverse merger that will create a larger national banking company. Under...
by The Center Square | Sep 4, 2026
A new study shows Florida’s 2022-2023 legal system abuse reforms have successfully stabilized and strengthened the state’s property insurance market, lowered insurance costs for consumers and reduced excessive litigation. The actuarial study, released September 2 by...
by Tom Wheeler | Aug 30, 2026
Every month, a new batch of Americans pack a moving truck and leave any one of a number of expensive states behind for lower taxes, more freedom, and a government that gets out of the way here in Florida. They come here because Florida has built a reputation as a...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 28, 2026
Florida’s tourism brand reached an estimated value of $162 billion in 2026, up 14% from $142 billion in 2024, according to a new valuation announced on Friday by Brand Finance for VISIT FLORIDA. The study attributed $137.3 billion of that value to the businesses,...
by The Center Square | Aug 25, 2026
Sixteen state attorneys general are calling on the “Big Four Accounting Firms” by letter for accountability over their actions that prioritize Environmental, Social, Governance investment strategies and climate goals, which will prove to be detrimental to consumers,...
by The Center Square | Aug 3, 2026
Central Florida saw a record-breaking $98.6 billion in economic impact from its tourism industry last year, according to a new study released this week. Direct visitor spending hit nearly $63 billion in 2025, up 5% from the previous year, according to the Tourism...
