Smart & Safe Florida brings in new donors, raises $15M

Smart & Safe Florida brings in new donors, raises $15M

Smart & Safe Florida, the group behind the push for legalized recreation adult-use cannabis, announced that it has raised $15 million in donations from an array of industry donors after the Florida Supreme Court’s approval for Amendment 3 to be on the...
DeSantis signs food delivery app regulations into law

DeSantis signs food delivery app regulations into law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill regulating food delivery platforms in Florida, requiring explicit consent from restaurants for listings, transparent consumer cost breakdowns, and prohibiting unauthorized price alterations. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on...
Florida’s consumer sentiment hits unexpected snag

Florida’s consumer sentiment hits unexpected snag

Florida’s consumer confidence dropped in March, breaking a five-month rising trend and contrasting with an improving national outlook. In an unexpected shift, Florida’s consumer confidence dipped in March, ending a five-month streak of increases and...
Fuel costs give utility customers break

Fuel costs give utility customers break

State regulators approved a plan to reduce Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills due to lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric plan similar cuts but also propose base rate increases for 2025-2027 to fund...