Florida Business News
- Downward trend in jobless claims ends
Florida saw a jump in first-time jobless claims last week, ending a three-week slide. The state had seen its weekly numbers slide since 8,164 applications came the week after Spirit Airlines shutdown operations on May 2.
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Business Beat - Week of June 12th
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- New lawsuit challenges Florida’s proposed property tax amendment
Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.
- What does it take to be middle-class in Florida?
Are you middle class in Florida? It can be hard to tell, as rising prices and the cost of living make "middle class" a moving target.
- Airbnb is giving free World Cup tickets to guests as business slows
The initiative comes as the tourism industry across the U.S., including in Florida, is under growing pressure to show it is making the most of a once in a generation, epic event.