Florida Business News
- Lower gas prices bring relief to Florida small businesses
Gas prices have been trending down in recent days, giving drivers some much-needed breathing room. The savings are also making a difference for small business owners who rely on fuel to keep their operations running.
- Hiring hubs
According to data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Florida's public universities with the largest research operations appear to dominate H-1B hiring.
- Column: Building Florida’s workforce pipeline for a stronger, more competitive economy
Florida has made significant progress in aligning education and workforce systems to meet the needs of a changing economy. Both the challenges and advancements require urgent attention.
- Florida’s jobless rate stays at 4.8 percent in May
An upward trend in the state’s unemployment rate paused in May, with hiring by small businesses considered “flat.” The Department of Commerce on Friday posted a 4.8 percent jobless rate for the state
- Florida home insurance hikes pump the brakes after years of surge
While affordability challenges remain, a year with virtually flat premiums is a notable change from the steep increases many homeowners have experienced in recent years.