Florida Business News

Kaplan Receives Top Workplaces Award in South Florida for Third Consecutive Year

Kaplan, a global educational services company, has received the Top Workplaces award from South Florida’s Top Workplaces for the third consecutive year. The recognition is based solely on feedback from

Florida Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Legislative Session Wins for Business

The Florida Chamber of Commerce has celebrated a series of victories for businesses in the recently concluded legislative session. The group counted expansions on school choice and limits on lawsuits

A Threat to Florida’s Small Businesses: Unpacking HB 677 and SB 564

The Florida Legislature is on the brink of a crucial decision, poised to determine the fate of two significant business relief bills, HB 677 and SB 564, within hours. These

Illuminating a Sustainable Path: Legacy Vacation Resorts’ Solar Initi

Legacy Vacation Resorts, a well-established resort property owner operating out of Orlando, Florida, has embarked on a mission to harness the abundant sunshine synonymous with its home state. The company

Beyond the Blackboard: A Teacher’s Leap into Entrepreneurship

Sharlay Smith was standing in front of a third-grade class, immersed in her teaching career, when she experienced a sudden revelation that set her on a new professional path. Being

Florida Secures Second Place as Best State for Business, Despite Challenges

Florida has once again secured its position as the second-best state for business, trailing only Texas, according to the 2023 Chief Executive Best and Worst States for Business report. The

The Hidden Costs of Florida’s Senate Bill 262 on Consumers and Small Businesses

Touted as a “Digital Bill of Rights,” Florida Senate Bill 262 has the potential to negatively impact both consumers and businesses online by significantly increasing the costs associated with targeted

South Korean Company to Build Blue Hydrogen Fuel Plant in Polk County, Florida

LowCarbon Hydrogen Corp., a South Korean company, plans to build Florida’s first hydrogen fuel plant on a 10-acre land located in Polk County. The company is set to begin construction

The Impact of Insolvent Property Insurers on Policyholders in Florida

When an insurance company goes out of business, it can leave policyholders in a difficult position. This is happening quite a bit in Florida, and it’s leading to higher costs

Women-Owned Businesses in Florida Face Threat from Proposed Legislation

Florida is home to more than a million women-owned businesses that have persevered through the pandemic, natural disasters, and continue to serve their communities. However, proposed legislation in the Florida