May 26, 2023
Florida Business News

Lawmakers shielded in redistricting fight

A panel of federal judges Thursday shielded eight current and former legislative leaders from having to testify in a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through last year.

Post-Hurricane Ian: Funding rejected for Florida fishermen

Without the support of federal funding, Florida fishermen are not hopeful.

Disney still has plans to spend billions in Florida despite its battle with DeSantis

The media and theme park juggernaut is set to invest $17 billion in central Florida’s Walt Disney World hub over the next decade, which includes the potential creation of 13,000 jobs.

Assaulting hospital workers will soon lead to harsher penalties

People visiting or admitted to hospitals in Florida will soon have even more of a reason — beyond just plain common decency — to keep their hands to themselves.

Port Canaveral boasts $6.1 billion economic impact for Florida

Thanks to a recent study, Port Canaveral has a clear answer for anyone wondering if the cruise industry has rebounded from its pandemic struggles.

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