Business

Challenges Ahead for Florida’s Small Businesses: Survival Rates Among the Lowest in the Nation

As Florida continues to experience rapid economic growth, the outlook for its small businesses remains mixed. Despite the state’s reputation as a thriving hub for new companies, a recent study

Navigating Challenges: The Survival Struggle of Florida’s Small Businesses

Florida’s small business landscape is encountering significant hurdles, as recent findings shed light on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the state. According to a study conducted by Capital on

Florida’s Thriving Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: $142 Million Initiative Boosts New Business Growth

Florida is making headlines in the entrepreneurial world, leading the nation in the creation of new businesses. Over the past year, nearly 12% of all new business formations in the

Duke Energy’s Proposal to Raise Florida Rates Nears Resolution

Duke Energy customers in Florida are close to learning how much more they will pay for base rates on their electric bills starting next year. On Monday, lawyers representing Duke

Aeromexico Launches Daily Flights Between Tampa and Mexico City

Aeromexico inaugurated its new nonstop service between Tampa International Airport and Mexico City, marking the event with a grand celebration on Monday afternoon. The airline’s first flight into Tampa was

Disney Faces Lawsuit Over Employee Relocation to Canceled Campus

Two Disney employees have filed a lawsuit against the company, alleging they were forced to relocate from California to Florida for a new campus that was later canceled. Maria De

Citizens Insurance Seeks 14% Rate Hike on Florida Policies

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation, Florida’s insurer of last resort, may raise rates for over one million customers next year. The corporation’s board of governors approved a proposed 14% rate increase

New Chinese Restaurant Opening Soon in Hyde Park

Modern Chinese restaurant Hales Blackbrick is set to open a second location in Hyde Park this fall, offering more opportunities for fans to enjoy its Sichuan- and Cantonese-inspired dishes. Approximately

Ybor City Sheriff’s Office Relocation Plan

For many years, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has operated from a cluster of government buildings in Ybor City, including a notable brick structure known locally as Fort Heinrich. This

New Insurance Options for Florida Homeowners

Florida homeowners now have new insurance companies to consider, providing much-needed options for those recently left without coverage. Ted Herbert, a retired business professor from Rollins College, was surprised when