by Andrew Powell - The Center Square | Jul 25, 2023
Florida’s economy is booming with expected peak general revenue of $46.3 billion in fiscal year 2023, but it’s projected to flatten at $45.3 billion in 2024 due to housing market and automotive sales slowdowns, partly caused by higher fuel costs....
by Brian Burgess | Jul 21, 2023
A PR-savvy scientist named Tom Hird, known as “The Blowfish,” is promoting his work by investigating reports of sharks potentially ingesting cocaine off Florida’s coast. Despite a feeding frenzy of media attention, there is no actual evidence of...
by Andrew Powell - The Center Square | Jul 10, 2023
Florida’s fresh seafood industry is posting significantly reduced hauls across the entire state, from the Atlantic, to the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle. A combination of two factors has contributed to the ongoing pinch: rising diesel fuel costs and hurricane...
by Caden DeLisa | Jun 8, 2023
A survey conducted by the University of Florida indicates that social media is a significant factor in attracting visitors to Florida, with 40 percent of respondents citing it as influential in their destination decisions. Other factors that influenced travel...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Jun 7, 2023
Travel from Canada to Florida has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels, with 1.44 million Canadians visiting in the first quarter of 2023. Visa issues, including long wait times for visa appointments, are complicating Florida’s efforts to attract overseas...
by Brian Burgess | May 21, 2023
Last week, Walt Disney Company announced the decision to cancel a $1 billion investment in Lake Nona, Florida, and scrub relocation plans for 2,000 employees who were slated to work there. Disney’s announcement of the decision was masterful. They pointed the...
