Florida Business News
- Florida blueberry industry faces major losses after historic frost
North and Central Florida blueberry growers often experience temperatures in the upper 20s, so after receiving notice of the freezing weather, Florida blueberry farmers prepared as usual. However, this was no ordinary cold snap.
- Florida’s rural roads face 73% traffic surge
Traffic on Florida’s rural roads is expected to increase by 73% by 2045, according to a new study by a national transportation research nonprofit. The study shows that congestion and freight demands are increasing along with the population and economy of the Sunshine State.
- A behind the scenes look at reporting on Florida commercial fishing
Commercial fishing is Florida's first industry and still remains one of the state's most economically important ones. Florida's commercial fisheries generate about $3.2 billion in income and support 76,700 jobs, according to NOAA Fisheries.
- Florida never told its opioid advisory council $4 million was spent on anti-marijuana ads
Sixteen months after members of a statewide advisory board raised questions, they still have no answers from the state about the process that shifted the money into the coffers of a marketing firm.
- Florida Chamber: Childhood poverty continues to decline
Florida’s childhood poverty rate continued to decline over the past year, with 3,192 fewer children living in poverty statewide, according to a new analysis from the Florida Chamber Foundation’s Florida Prosperity Initiative.