by News Service of Florida | Aug 13, 2024
More than three years after Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Legislature approved a law to place restrictions on social-media platforms, Florida says a First Amendment fight about the law should go back to a federal district judge for a closer look....
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 13, 2024
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took. to social media on Tuesday to advocate for Amendment 2, a proposed constitutional amendment that would enshrine the right to fish and hunt in the state. Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson took to...
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....
