Small business optimism fell sharply in August, driven by rising inflation, weakening sales expectations, and increased uncertainty, according to the latest NFIB survey. Small business optimism fell sharply in August, erasing gains made in July, as inflation and...

(The Center Square) – Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off on the debate stage in Philadelphia Tuesday evening, a major moment in a campaign that polling shows is evenly tied nationally and in the swing states. The two candidates...

The Florida Young Republicans endorsed Amendment 3 on Tuesday, citing individual freedoms and potential economic benefits, further strengthening the growing bipartisan coalition backing the measure. The Florida Young Republicans on Tuesday endorsed Amendment 3, a...

TALLAHASSEE --- A federal judge will hear arguments next month about whether he should block a new Florida law that bars the production and sale of “cultivated meat" in the state. Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has scheduled a hearing Oct. 7 on a request by the...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for reforms to Florida's condominium safety regulations, which were introduced after the 2021 Surfside collapse, aiming to ease the financial strain on condo owners facing steep assessment costs due to mandatory inspections and reserve...

TALLAHASSEE --- Legislative budget leaders said they expect lawmakers to remain “fiscally responsible” after being advised Friday the state faces potential deficits in coming years as federal coronavirus pandemic money dries up. After receiving a presentation about...

The Campaign Legal Center filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Byron Donalds, accusing him of failing to disclose over 100 stock trades valued at up to $1.6 million, in potential violation of the STOCK Act The Campaign Legal Center (CLC), a nonpartisan government...

Duke Energy Florida has requested approval to lower residential electric rates by 6 percent in January 2025, citing reduced fuel costs. Duke Energy Florida is seeking approval from the Florida Public Service Commission to lower residential electric rates in January...

A Florida TaxWatch report warns that the state could face a water shortage by 2025 due to rapid population growth and underfunded water infrastructure projects, potentially leading to economic setbacks and environmental degradation. Florida could face a water shortage...

The Florida Public Service Commission held a workshop to evaluate the potential of Small Modular Reactors as part of the state's energy strategy, noting flexibility and safety features, while concerns over costs, regulatory hurdles, and long timelines remain. The...