Two Years After Hurricane Milton, Tropicana Field Gets the World Series Back
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg will host World Series games after a roughly $58 million restoration following Hurricane Milton. The Tampa Bay Rays return…
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Florida Faces Long Recovery After Hurricane Isaias as Thousands Remain Without Power and Emergency Aid Opens
Days after Hurricane Isaias hit Florida's Gulf Coast, power restoration is progressing while emergency food distribution and support services expand across affected counties.
Florida’s Amendment 3 Could Save Homeowners Thousands, but Raise Questions About Local Services
Florida voters will decide whether to raise homestead exemptions, saving homeowners money but reducing funds for local services. The change would cut billions from…
Tropical Storm Isaias Could Become First Hurricane of 2026 Before Gulf Coast Landfall
Tropical Storm Isaias formed in the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane before making landfall along the northern Gulf Coast. Heavy…
The Ensign GroupEnsign Enters Florida With Nine Nursing Facilities Across the State
The Ensign Group took over nine skilled-nursing facilities across Florida, adding 831 beds from Pensacola to Jacksonville. This expansion marks the company’s first entry…
Florida’s Minimum Wage Reaches $15 on Sept. 30
Florida’s minimum wage rises to $15 an hour on September 30, completing a voter-approved five-year increase. Tipped workers see a direct wage increase to…
Starbucks Settlement in Florida Will Change Employment Rules Nationwide
Starbucks has settled a Florida discrimination lawsuit, agreeing to stop using race or sex-based employment quotas. The settlement applies across all U.S. Starbucks locations…
Florida’s Migration Boom Didn’t End. It Moved Inland and Became Harder to Measure
Florida’s migration boom is evolving as more residents relocate inland to affordable counties despite slower net population gains. The state still attracts people across…
America’s Homeowners Have Never Been Richer. Some Recent Sun Belt Buyers Are Underwater
Homeowners in the U.S. now hold unprecedented equity, yet a rising number of recent buyers in Sun Belt states owe more than their homes’…
Florida’s Home-Insurance Crisis Is Easing. That Does Not Mean It Is Over
Florida’s home-insurance market is stabilizing with more private insurers and reduced rates. Citizens Property Insurance has significantly lowered its policy numbers, indicating decreased state…