Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology
Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Debt collection calls soaring in Florida
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.
Florida lawmakers weigh cutting or possibly eliminating property taxes
Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year.
Boeing opens engineering hub at Embry-Riddle, adding 400 jobs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University officially opened the Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology on its Daytona Beach campus.
Rumors swirl of Elon Musk’s Boring Co. eyeing Orlando tunnel along I-Drive
Buzz is building along Orlando’s International Drive over speculation that billionaire Elon Musk’s Boring Company could bring a Las Vegas-style underground transportation system to the heart of the city’s tourist district.
Trump tariffs likely to raise appliance prices, experts say
Prices for major appliances jumped in May, and new tariffs backed by President Donald Trump are expected to push them even higher as manufacturers face rising costs for foreign-made materials.
Bahama Breeze shuts down Daytona Beach, Gainesville locations amid chain-wide cuts
Bahama Breeze has abruptly closed 15 of its restaurants nationwide this week, including locations in Daytona Beach and Gainesville, as the chain shifts focus to better-performing sites.
Moody’s strips US of top credit rating: What the downgrade means for your wallet
Moody’s has downgraded the US credit rating for the first time, citing rising debt and political dysfunction. Here’s what the move means for your wallet, interest rates, and the broader economy.
Who owns America’s debt? What to know amid an uncertain economic outlook
Foreign countries hold trillions in U.S. government debt through Treasuries. But recent market volatility and tariffs have raised concerns about a global sell-off — and what that could mean for Americans.
Stock market today: Dow and S&P 500 continue decline amid Trump tariffs
The Dow dropped for second day in a row as President Donald Trump’s tariffs rock global markets.
Florida’s orange juice industry faces decline amid consumer shifts, climate challenges
Orange juice consumption has plummeted over 50% since 2000, with Florida’s orange crop facing a 30% decline for the 2024-2025 season, new data shows.
Florida House committee approves bill tightening rules for ballot initiatives
A Florida House committee on Wednesday approved a controversial ballot-initiative measure that would impose new requirements on gathering, submitting and validating petition signatures and increase penalties for wrongdoing.
Florida House Speaker proposes sales tax cut, sparking budget debate
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state’s sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year.
Florida citrus industry sees small boost, but historic decline continues
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season.
Florida lawmakers back bill to exempt trainees from minimum wage
A Florida Senate committee Monday backed a proposal that would give employers a way to sidestep the state’s minimum wage if they can classify positions as job training.
Florida lawmakers consider study on property tax cuts. expansion of homestead exemption
Florida lawmakers are considering property tax cuts, with proposals to expand the homestead exemption and possibly eliminate property taxes.
Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.