by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024
Florida’s major metropolitan areas are expected to maintain a surge apartment construction, driven by strong demand but potentially tempered by rising borrowing costs and a focus on luxury developments that could exacerbate affordability issues. Florida’s major...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024
Florida’s small businesses continue to struggle with inflation and labor shortages, despite a slight increase in optimism, as ongoing cost pressures and declining sales challenge operations. Florida’s small businesses continue to grapple with persistent...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 12, 2024
Florida insurers are dealing with nearly $90 million in claims from Hurricane Debby, while the storm caused $28 billion in total economic losses across the United States. Florida insurers are grappling with nearly $90 million in claims filed in the wake of Hurricane...
by The Center Square | Aug 12, 2024
The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranked Florida as the 24th highest combined state/local sales tax rate at 7 percent. The state sales tax is 6 percent and the average county levy is 1.02 percent. Groceries and prescription medicines are exempt from sales tax....
by News Service of Florida | Aug 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — More than a quarter of the 120 Florida House seats have primary elections Aug. 20, with Democrats competing in 14 districts and Republicans squaring off in 21. The Florida Democratic Party this year has a strategy of fielding candidates in all...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 12, 2024
Florida gas prices dropped by 13 cents to $3.33 per gallon last week, the lowest since mid-June, due to declining crude oil prices. Florida motorists experienced a welcome decline in gas prices last week, with the average cost per gallon falling by 13 cents to $3.33,...
