Florida’s unemployment claims are marginally declining

Unemployment claim on computer screen – Courtesy: Blueee77/Shutterstock.com As the state Department of Commerce prepares to issue an October unemployment rate on Friday, Florida’s first-time unemployment claims decreased last week. The revised figure of 6,841 claims filed in Florida during the week ending November 2 was lowered to 6,356 claims filed in Florida during the

Despite hurricanes, Florida tourism reaches a new high with over 34 million people

Tourism – Welcome to Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Ingo70 Despite hurricanes that may have caused delays, tourists from all over the world still visit the Sunshine State. Visit Florida, the state’s official tourism marketing corporation, estimates that 34.6 million tourists visited Florida between July 1 and September 30. A 1.8 percent rise

After weeks of waiting for favorable weather, SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts splash down off the coast of Florida

SpaceX Rocket Launch — Courtesy: Shutterstock — John Huntington After nearly eight months in space, three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut eventually returned to Earth early Friday. Their journey to the ISS began with weather delays and finished at the mercy of the weather once more. After disembarking from the International Space Station on

According to recent data, Citizens Property Insurance rejected 77 percent of Hurricane Debby homeowners’ claims in Florida

Fountain pen and a property/liability claim form on a clipboard waiting to be completed, filled and signed by a policyholder or insured person. Photo and Caption: William Potter/Shutterstock.com New data from the Allbritton Journalism Institute shows that 77 percent of homeowners’ claims from Hurricane Debby were declined by Citizens Property Insurance. The first of two

Map of Florida power outages: Over 400,000 people remain without power in the wake of Hurricane Milton

Milton aftermath – Florida Power & Electric service work truck on the side of the road – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media On Monday morning, days after Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida leaving a path of devastation that was most severe on the west-central coast, over half a million Floridians were still

Amtrak will launch a new route, initially from Chicago to Florida

Amtrak passenger train passes through Index Washington – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ian Dewar Photography Amtrak will soon launch new, temporary service between Chicago and Florida as it prepares for significant construction along the heavily used Northeast Corridor. The new Floridian trains will make daily stops in Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. on their

Florida Reports a Rise in Employee Resignations

Computer screen with clock nearby – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by create jobs 51 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that from June to July, there was a surge in employment resignations in Florida. Twenty-five thousand workers in the state left their jobs in June, and 268,000 did the same in July. The 63,000

US Discretionary Spending Up: Where does Florida rank compared to other states?

South Beach, Miami, Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Mia2you In contrast to warning stories about high inflation and economic difficulties, U.S. spending is increasing. In addition to our ingrained love of retail therapy, the pandemic and the ensuing emphasis on the here and now have had a significant impact on people’s views toward purchasing. The

Florida’s gas prices just dropped by double digits. Check the price in Miami and other places

Sky High Gas Prices — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Laura Gangi Pond According to AAA, gas prices in Florida have decreased by 13 cents this week. According to industry watcher GasBuddy, prices in the Miami area decreased by 13 1/2 cents a gallon, or roughly 22 cents less than a month ago and 46 cents less

DeSantis plan to create state parks faces another obstacle with the withdrawal of a golf course backer

Governor of Florida at Ron DeSantis Press Conference – Courtesy: Shutterstock-Photo by YES Market Media Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to develop public parks with commercial endeavors, such as golf courses, pickleball courts, and massive hotels, is facing strong resistance from all political stripes. However, a major backer has stepped out, putting the plan on hold.