Florida Business News
- Florida looks to attract more Canadian visitors
Visit Florida in December estimated the state had 507,000 Canadian visitors during the third quarter of 2025, down from 597,000 in the third quarter of 2024. The total is also the lowest for any quarter since 2021.
- Good news for Florida: New numbers show life expectancy hits new high
The statistic on the new surge in life expectancy reflects the state's recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic and the decline in drug overdoses.
- State Department announces no citizen initiatives made 2026 ballot; pot campaign calls it premature
For now, it appears no citizen-proposed constitutional amendments will appear on Florida’s statewide ballot for the first election cycle in decades.
- How to keep Florida's record cold temps from spiking your electric bill
Record cold temperatures in Florida this week could result in higher overall electric bills here as more Florida residents crank up the heat in their homes.
- Comparing grocery prices in Florida: One food item has sharply dropped
While national inflation is slowing, Florida residents are still seeing high grocery prices. Egg prices have fallen significantly, but costs for items like coffee and beef have risen sharply.