Florida Business News
- Thanks, El Niño: Even fewer storms now expected in ‘below normal’ hurricane season
Predictions of a calmer hurricane season than average saw a further downgrade on Wednesday, as researchers at Colorado State University lowered the number of tropical storms expected in the Atlantic from their initial April report.
- Florida-based Trulieve set to become first cannabis company listed on the NYSE
Trulieve Cannabis Co., Florida’s largest marijuana provider and one of the biggest in the nation, has been approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
- Nine of the 27 most dangerous metro areas for pedestrians in the U.S. are in Florida
Florida’s well-documented reputation as one of the most dangerous states in the nation for pedestrians and cyclists is confirmed in a a study published this week.
- Florida Supreme Court keeps new congressional districts in place
The new congressional district map will remain in effect for the midterm elections, after the Florida Supreme Court rejected a push to block the new configuration.
- The changing face of the citrus sector: Florida vs. California
Many Florida growers have sold their groves to residential and commercial developers. Meanwhile, California growers are investing in infrastructure.