Florida Economic News
Read the latest economic news for Florida, including startups, business growth and unemployment rate reports.
Report: Brightline Rail 1st Quarter Revenue
Brightline, the intercity rail service based in Miami that connects South Florida to Orlando, reported significant year-over-year growth in total…
Poll Shows 1 of 3 Americans Have Yet to File Taxes
With the IRS tax filing deadline just days away, more than one-third of Americans still haven’t submitted their returns. According…
Florida Breaks Tourism Record for 6th Time During DeSantis’ Tenure
Tallahassee, FL — Florida has reached a new milestone in domestic tourism, capturing a record 15.5% share of the U.S. vacation…
Trump’s Plans on Student Loan Forgiveness
The Trump administration is putting in place new provisions on student loan forgiveness programs that will bar those who have…
Conservative-Leaning Poll Says Under 50% of Americans Expect to Earn More Money Within Next Year
Data from the latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey finds 46% expect to be earning more money a…
Rick Scott Leads Bill to Ban Citrus Imports from China
Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced the United States Citrus Protection Act which prohibits the importation of commercially produced fresh citrus fruit from…
Ron DeSantis Proposes Property Tax Relief Plan for Florida Homeowners
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed a plan to provide property tax relief to homeowners across the state, including rebate…
Federal Worker Cuts Could Impact Hillsborough the Most Out of All Florida Counties
A new report from the Tampa Bay Business Journal revealed that Hillsborough County is home to more than 60% of…
Orange County Convention Center’s Grand Concourse Expansion to Begin Construction in 2026
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) embarked on a $560-million expansion project that will bring an additional 44,000 square feet…
United Airlines Launches $315M Expansion at Orlando International Airport
United Airlines has launched a $315 million expansion project at Orlando International Airport. According to a report from the Orlando…
Report: Tampa Bay Times Sued Again by Parent Company Poynter Over Debt
According to an article in the Tampa Bay Business Journal, the trust of the late Marion Poynter has filed a…
Florida’s Ranking Among the 2025’s States with the Best Taxpayer ROI
With Tax Day coming up on April 15, Personal Finance website WalletHub released its report on the States with the…
