Florida Business News
- Domestic travel drives record tourism
Florida attracted a record 143.3 million visitors last year, up 0.2 percent from 2024. The preliminary estimate is bolstered by domestic tourism, which accounted for 91.5 percent of the travelers.
- Florida CPA shortage prompts legislature to debate licensure overhaul
Florida's booming economy is creating record demand for certified public accountants but the profession is facing a massive wave of retirements.
- Study shows seaweed may cost Florida billions
A recent scientific study found that recurring invasions of this brown seaweed may cost the Sunshine State billions of dollars in annual losses, threatening tourism, fishing, and local businesses if trends continue.
- Emergency insurance assessment for Florida policyholders shelved 2 years early
The Florida Insurance Guaranty Association voted this month to eliminate the 1% emergency assessment on Florida homeowner and business property and casualty policies two years earlier than expected.
- Florida senator wants to outlaw ‘forever fees’ for community amenities
Developers across Florida, including some of the biggest in the state, are still profiteering off homeowners by charging illegal “forever fees” on amenities. A state senator hopes new legislation will put an end to the practice.