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Florida House, Senate divided on legal issues as session enters final weeks
TALLAHASSEE — As the 2025 legislative session enters its final weeks, the Florida House and Senate are divided about a series ...
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Preparing for tariffs in Southwest Florida construction market. Pricing, delay concerns
Neal Communities, Southwest Florida’s largest locally-owned and operated private home builder, has been making preparations ...
‘Mistakes were made.’ Hope Florida Foundation chairman acknowledges charity’s issues
The Florida charity created by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration didn’t keep meeting minutes, had no budget or bylaws, didn’t ...
Florida Senate tees up $1.83 billion tax cut proposal amid economic uncertainty
A Senate leader said on April 15 that he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative ...
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Floridians debate lowering sales taxes vs. property taxes amid economic concerns
On The Florida Roundup, host Tom Hudson spoke with state Rep. Tom Fabricio and call-in listeners about competing tax and ...
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Collier sees dip in Canadian visitors, amid economic turmoil
Amid economic and political turmoil, fewer Canadians are visiting Collier County. The latest data presented at a Tourist ...
What’s the cost to Florida’s economy of Canadian tariffs and canceling spring break? | Opinion
A recent story by the Miami Herald noted that flights from Quebec to Miami are down 20%, and the drop is more noticeable at ...
‘Having nightmares.’ Florida seniors anxious as tariffs, stock plunges disrupt economy
From community centers to neighborhood coffee shops to pickleball courts, South Florida seniors are voicing strong emotions ...
‘I am having nightmares.’ Florida seniors anxious over the economy
From community centers in Pembroke Pines to neighborhood coffee shops in Hollywood to the lively pickleball courts of Delray ...
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How is the Florida economy amid tariffs worries, stock shocks and consumer concerns?
President Trump paused most of his global reciprocal tariffs until July. Florida's economy is dominated by consumers — residents and tourists. The threat of tariffs comes as consumer anxiety has ...
How restoring the Florida Everglades would protect the Keys as scientists monitor drought conditions
The Everglades is more than just swamps, fan boats and alligators and restoration efforts impact more than the land between ...