by Caden DeLisa | Apr 2, 2024
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...
by News Service of Florida | Apr 2, 2024
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...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 2, 2024
Hurricane Ian has incurred $19.3 billion in insured losses, with more than 758,000 claims filed as FloridaCommerce has made $910 million available for housing rehabilitation and hazard mitigation. Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit Florida in recent...
by Andrew Powell | The Center Square Contributor | Apr 2, 2024
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the extension of the state’s toll relief program, promising 50 percent rebates on toll costs for Florida residents, aimed at providing financial relief from inflation and saving commuters hundreds of dollars annually. Gov. Ron...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 1, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court has approved a ballot initiative for November that, if passed, would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21. The Florida Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of a ballot initiative seeking the legalization of recreational...
by Caden DeLisa | Apr 1, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court approved a proposed amendment for the November ballot to enshrine abortion rights up to the point of fetal viability in the state’s constitution, while concurrently upholding a 15-week abortion ban that triggers a more restrictive...
