Florida Business News
- Florida’s economy still strong, but storms—real and political—loom
Florida’s economy remains on solid footing despite rising threats—from hurricane season to Capitol Hill chaos—according to University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith in his latest quarterly forecast.
- Florida Fourth of July road travel expected to hit new records this year
Fourth of July travel is already underway, and AAA says it’s going to be a record-breaking year. Among those travelers are more than 4 million Floridians who are expected to hit the road this Fourth of July.
- Florida cuts state hurricane reinsurance funding, reinsurers brace for impact
Florida has slashed its hurricane reinsurance funding, leaving insurers with fewer financial safety nets when disaster strikes.
- Are migrating retirees contributing to rising Sun Belt housing costs?
Every state has seen an increase in retirement-aged residents. However, those who relocate for retirement are most likely to move to the Sun Bel, with Florida seeing the greatest influx of older movers.
- Florida adopts revised plans to improve water quality
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection adopted plans to reduce pollution to Florida's rivers, springs and estuaries. Florida's Clean Waterways Act required the agency update the plans by July 1.