Florida Business News
- House Speaker: ‘Fast is not on the menu this session’
With just a few days left in the regularly 2026 legislative session, it appears unlikely the Legislature will accomplish the one thing it’s mandated to do: Pass a budget.
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Business Beat - Week of March 6th
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- Jobless claims down in Florida
An estimated 4,845 first-time unemployment claims were filed in Florida last week, the fewest for a week since the end of 2025.
- U.S. declares disaster for Florida agriculture industry
The U.S. approved a disaster declaration to provide federal assistance to Florida farmers following recent freezes. The federal declaration allows farmers to access aid programs to help recover from significant crop damage.
- Lawmakers approve bill allowing new type of business-run insurance company
Florida lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at modernizing the state’s captive insurance industry, clearing the way for a new type of insurance structure known as a protected cell captive insurance company.






















