Author: Kylie Huggins
Gov. DeSantis Announces Florida Jobless Rate Down To 2.5 Percent
Florida’s already-low unemployment rate dipped to 2.5 percent in September, though the numbers don’t take into account economic effects of Hurric [...]
Florida Elections: Rubio, Demings Clash In Only Debate
Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and his Democratic challenger, Congresswoman Val Demings, quickly got combative Tuesday as they sought to sway r [...]
Election Changes Backed In Ian-Damaged Florida Counties
More than 1 million voters in three Southwest Florida counties slammed by Hurricane Ian will have more options to cast ballots in the November ge [...]
Florida Citrus Growers Head Into ‘Tough’ Year
Florida citrus growers face the possibility of producing the smallest crop since the Great Depression, which might be overly optimistic for an in [...]
Florida Lawmakers Add $360 Million To Hurricane Ian Efforts
A legislative budget panel Wednesday gave Gov. Ron DeSantis an additional $360 million to pump into Hurricane Ian projects, as response efforts c [...]
Lower Prices At The Pump Vaporize In Florida
Production cuts by OPEC and its allies last week have increased prices and eaten into savings Florida motorists initially saw from the state’s Oc [...]
Florida Farmers Try To Sort Out Hurricane Ian Damage
A week after Hurricane Ian stormed across Florida, farmers and ranchers continue waiting for flood waters to recede to get a full picture of the [...]
State Clears Way For Jobless Benefits In Florida After Hurricane Ian
State officials have taken steps to make it easier for people in areas affected by Hurricane Ian to receive unemployment benefits, as recovery ef [...]
Florida Citrus Growers Face ‘Gamut Of Damages’ From Ian
As they begin to assess groves damaged by Hurricane Ian, Southwest Florida citrus growers are seeing conditions potentially worse than after Hurr [...]
Florida Disaster Aid To Expand In Ian’s Aftermath
A major-disaster declaration that President Joe Biden issued early Thursday will be expanded to more areas as Florida tries to recover from Hurri [...]