Florida Economic News
Read the latest economic news for Florida, including startups, business growth and unemployment rate reports.
Dwyer Workforce Development Announces Milestone Achievements in First Year Serving Florida
In its first full year of operations in Florida, Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) supported nearly 450 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)…
Toyota and Tesla are The Most Popular Car Brands In Florida
A new study by the vehicle performance data provider 0-60 Specs has revealed the most-Googled car brands in Florida, with Toyota and…
Florida’s Tourism Outlook for 2025 Has Some Local Communities Nervous
Industry experts expect the state's tourism numbers to remain strong this year, following a record-breaking 142.9 million visitors in 2024.…
Recall Issued on Yellowstone Brown Sugar Baked Beans
Vietti Food Group of Nashville, TN is recalling 4,515 cases of its Yellowstone Brown Sugar Molasses Baked Beans (15 oz.)…
Florida Citrus Growers May Soon Receive $200 Million in State Support
Florida’s struggling citrus industry may be on the verge of a significant boost, as a state Senate committee has proposed…
Florida Gas Prices Averaged $3.10 Per Gallon Last Week
Florida gas prices seesawed again last week. The state average went from $3.04 per gallon on Monday, back up to $3.18/g by Thursday. On Sunday,…
2025’s Most Popular Car Models in America
Car rental comparison company Discover Cars has analyzed the latest data to determine which car models are most popular in the US,…
Florida Ranks 10th Among U.S. States Most Exposed to China Tariffs
With an all-out trade war between the U.S. and China, a new report by Investors Observer shows which U.S. states are…
Florida CPA Groups Says Bill Would Have Catastrophic Consequences for Their Profession
This week, the Florida House Commerce Committee moved forward legislation that would revamp the CPA profession in the state. House…
New Report Reveals How Impact Fees Effect Some Florida Counties
Over the last 30 years, the topic of increasing or lowering impact fees has been much debated among Florida counties.…
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…
