Florida Economic News
Read the latest economic news for Florida, including startups, business growth and unemployment rate reports.
Florida’s Housing Inventory Just Hit Another Record High
Real estate company Redfin says another record just happened with Florida’s housing market. The state saw a 23% year-over-year increase…
Cryptocurrencies Fall Along with NASDAQ, DOW
As of 11:30 AM, Cryptocurrency prices were trending downward, with the Coinbase 50 Index (COIN 50) by an average of…
Florida Roofing Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Ongoing Policy Discussions
Florida’s roofing industry is facing increasing uncertainty as discussions emerge over limiting the use of asphalt shingles while incentivizing metal…
Florida Business Group Says The State Needs A Larger Workforce
Peter Dyga, the President and CEO of ABC Florida East Coast Chapter, says there is a growing problem in the…
Americans Behind on Car Payments at Highest Rate in 30 Years
Car owners are missing their monthly payments at the highest rate in over 30 years. In January, the percentage of…
Survey Reveals Top Fears, Dreams of Taxpayers
With tax season in full swing, financial services website WalletHub conducted a poll how U.S taxpayers felt about the current…
Redfin Reports Florida Has Highest Number of Homes for Sale in State History
According to a recent report by Redfin, nearly one in five homebuyers in the Orlando metro area cancels their purchase.…
Florida’s Economic Forecast Over The Next Few Years
A new report released by Florida TaxWatch continues to examine if Florida’s impressive economic growth is sustainable over the next…
Reforming Florida’s Minimum Wage
Since approved in 2020 by Florida voters, the state’s minimum wage is increasing every year. In 2023, the minimum wage…
Survey Reveals 1 in 5 Tech Workers Fear Being Replaced by H1B Visa Holders
A recent survey conducted by job placement company Howdy.com asked 1,004 tech workers on their views of their industry, and nearly half believe the…
Southwest Airlines to Layoff 15% of Corporate Workers
Southwest Airlines announced that it will lay off about 1,750 employees, or 15% of its corporate workforce. According to an…
Florida Business Group Unveils 2025 Legislative Agenda
The annual Florida Jobs and Competitiveness Agenda from the Florida Chamber of Commerce outlines priorities they want state legislators to…
