by Capitolist Staff | Sep 8, 2026
EverBank Financial Corp., the Florida-based parent company of EverBank, N.A., and Seattle-based WaFd Inc. announced Tuesday that they have entered into a definitive agreement for a $3.9 billion reverse merger that will create a larger national banking company. Under...
by The Center Square | Sep 4, 2026
A new study shows Florida’s 2022-2023 legal system abuse reforms have successfully stabilized and strengthened the state’s property insurance market, lowered insurance costs for consumers and reduced excessive litigation. The actuarial study, released September 2 by...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 3, 2026
University of Florida (UF) faculty conducted a record $1.34 billion in research during fiscal year 2026, marking a slight increase from the previous year as growth in state, industry and university-supported research offset a decline in federally funded spending. The...
by The Center Square | Sep 3, 2026
Florida property owners who run short-term vacation rentals in Hillsborough County must register their rental under an ordinance passed Wednesday. The ordinance, passed unanimously by Hillsborough County commissioners, includes a $200 annual registration fee, and...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 2, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds in the race to succeed him, giving the congressman the backing of Florida’s term-limited governor as the campaign moves into the general election. Donalds announced the endorsement Tuesday...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 2, 2026
Florida will receive 5.67 million eggs for distribution through food banks and pantries statewide as part of a multistate antitrust settlement involving major egg producers, Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday. The eggs represent Florida’s share of a...
by Capitolist Staff | Sep 1, 2026
Florida consumer sentiment declined for the sixth consecutive month in August as residents grew more cautious about the national economic outlook and major household purchases, according to a new University of Florida (UF) survey. The University of Florida’s consumer...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 31, 2026
The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking permits for automated license plate readers installed by local law enforcement agencies within state highway rights-of-way, citing privacy, surveillance and misuse concerns. In an Aug. 31 memorandum, FDOT said all...
by The Center Square | Aug 31, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis says nearly $23 million in grant awards announced Monday will boost workforce opportunities and support Florida’s defense industrial base. Among the awards is a $15.3 million grant through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, which went to four...
by Capitolist Staff | Aug 31, 2026
The Florida Police Benevolent Association (PBA) has endorsed Mike Beltran in the race for Florida’s 14th Congressional District, citing his record on public safety and support for law enforcement. The Florida PBA, which says it represents 31,000 law-enforcement...
