Florida Economic News
Read the latest economic news for Florida, including startups, business growth and unemployment rate reports.
Florida Consumer Sentiment Bounces Back in May, According to UF
After three consecutive months of falling confidence, Florida consumers showed renewed optimism in May, according to a new report from…
Musk, Tesla Rival EV Dealer Rivian to Open Dealership, Warehouse in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is accelerating its expansion on the East Coast with the opening of a…
U.S. Department of Labor Will Close Job Corps Centers in Florida
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is closing Jobs Corps centers nationwide, including a location in St. Petersburg. The Pinellas County Job…
Report: Publix Buys 10-Acre Plot of Property in Polk County
Publix Super Markets Inc. is expanding its presence in Polk County with plans for a new store in Winter Haven.…
Florida Manufacturers Already Being Hit with Higher Tariffs
From Florida’s aerospace industry to a local housing development, several sectors in the state are feeling the effects of higher…
Walmart Customers in Florida Will Pay More Because of Higher Tariffs
Walmart CEO Bill McMillon says Walmart stores in the state have already been notified that price hikes to its shoppers…
Tampa Residents See Highest Property Tax Increase in Nation
According to a recent analysis by LendingTree, property taxes rose in every one of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas…
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)…
Survey Ranks the Top 20 Hardest Jobs in America
Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel, and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey.The poll…
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.)…
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