Florida Business News
- Floridians are growing more pessimistic about money, the economy
The results of the statewide survey released June 2 found overall consumer sentiment among Floridians declined in May for the third month in a row.
- Fort Myers may end minority, local vendor programs
Fort Myers City Council is set to consider ending programs that support hiring local and minority-owned businesses for city projects.
- Jax Beach bars and restaurants can expand capacity on Jaguars game days
Jacksonville Beach city leaders narrowly passed an ordinance amendment this week that will allow some bars and restaurants to temporarily expand their outdoor capacity on Jaguars game days.
- Funding partially restored to Tri-Rail, but big budget deficit looms
Tri-Rail will get up to $60 million from the Florida Department of Transportation, which would match previous subsidies the department granted the rail line that connects Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.
- Orlando seeks to loosen Downtown Historic District rules to juice development
Arguing the historic preservation efforts are impeding rather than enhancing downtown, Orlando is proposing to ease restrictions on building in its Downtown Historic District.