Florida lawmakers pass $115B budget after special session, 99-6 House vote
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Legislature approved a multibillion-dollar state budget Friday afternoon, following a special session to agree…
Military family says they lost $7,400 in online Disney gift card scheme shut down by Florida court
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A military family said they lost more than $7,400 after purchasing discounted Disney gift cards…
Florida lawmakers to vote on $114.5 billion state budget that would bring millions to South Florida
Florida lawmakers will gather in Tallahassee on Friday to vote on the proposed state budget, and if it…
Florida property tax proposal could cut millions from Bay Area city and county budgets
TAMPA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal for a sweeping property tax cut is roiling local governments, who…
Port Tampa Bay approves $36M CEMEX terminal expansion to boost Bay Area’s construction material supply
Cemex expands Port Tampa Bay terminal Port Tampa Bay, Florida’s largest seaport is getting even bigger because the…
Emergency ready in Florida: What to pack in a ‘financial go bag’ before hurricane season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – With hurricane season approaching and wildfire risks rising from drought conditions, Florida emergency experts are…
Florida budget considers AI for SNAP eligibility
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida is considering a $4 million investment in artificial intelligence to help determine who qualifies…
New Florida proposal wants tax relief for mobile home parks
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A new Florida bill focusing on taxation could potentially give relief to some mobile home…
Bartow puts new aquatic center project on hold as Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Bartow nixes public aquatic center plans Proposed property tax cuts are already having a chilling effect on local…
This exclusive Florida enclave attracted a billionaire and A-list actor by selling safety as luxury
A quaint, 37-home neighborhood an hour from Miami is attracting moneyed residents, including actor Mark Wahlberg, despite not…
Dollars & Sense: Summer Jobs for Teens
ORLANDO, Fla. – College students hate AI. I mean, they love the fact that AI helps them with…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses property tax cuts in Melbourne roundtable
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