by Caden DeLisa | Nov 16, 2023
South Florida, including Miami-Dade and Broward counties, faced severe weather with high winds and flash floods, leading to school closures, power outages, and significant rainfall — up to 9 inches in Miami-Dade and 8 inches in Broward. Fort Lauderdale’s...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 16, 2023
The State of Florida set a new record in tourist visitation for Q3 of 2023, with an estimated 35.1 million visitors, an increase from both 2022 and pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The total number of visitors in the first three quarters of 2023 reached 105.2 million, a...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 16, 2023
SpaceX and Blue Origin representatives advocated for increased investment in Florida’s space infrastructure at a House subcommittee meeting, emphasizing the need for expanded facilities and workforce development to sustain aerospace sector growth. The companies...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 15, 2023
Rep. Mike Giallombardo introduced legislation to protect various entities from liability in cyberattacks, provided they comply with established cybersecurity standards. The bill specifies that entities like healthcare providers under specific regulations (e.g.,...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 15, 2023
Stacy Volnick’s term as interim president of Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is extended until the end of 2024 or until a permanent president is appointed, following a Board of Trustees vote on Tuesday. Volnick has a long history at FAU, having joined in 1991...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 15, 2023
Robert Coker, Senior Vice President of U.S. Sugar, announced his retirement after 42 years of service, having played a key role in legislative efforts like the Everglades Forever Act and shaping ten federal farm bills. Coker joined U.S. Sugar in 1982, advancing to...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 15, 2023
Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation approved a 15.1 percent decrease in industrial and a 12.6 percent decrease in “F” class workers’ compensation rates for 2024, continuing a seven-year trend of rate reductions. The rate cuts, based on...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 14, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis and United Kingdom (UK) Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to enhance business and academic collaborations between their respective governments. The MOU largely focuses on sectors...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 14, 2023
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed four bills focusing on hurricane relief, school vouchers, and international and local security concerns amid global geopolitical tensions. The legislation includes a $176.17 million allocation to the My Safe Florida Home program...
by Caden DeLisa | Nov 14, 2023
Moody’s Investors Service reaffirmed Florida’s Aaa issuer rating, noting a stable outlook for its economy The agency attributed the rating to Florida’s effective fiscal management practices and economic resilience compared to other states....
