Florida Business News

Florida Restaurant Ordered to Pay Back Wages and Damages to Servers Denied Tips

Ginza Fort Myers Inc., doing business as Ginza Japanese Restaurant in Fort Myers, Florida, has been ordered to pay $262,322 in back wages and damages to 75 servers who were

How to Build a Business in Florida with Little or No Money

Florida is a great place for new businesses, thanks to its sunny weather and business-friendly environment. One of the advantages of starting a business in Florida is that there is

Florida’s Pandemic Boom: A Thriving Economy Amidst a National Downturn

Florida has become the top destination for Americans fleeing northern states for the South during the pandemic, with businesses in the region seeing a boost in growth. According to U.S.

9 Profitable Business Opportunities for Entrepreneurs in Florida

Florida is home to more than 2.8 million small businesses, offering a wide range of opportunities for entrepreneurs to invest in and make a healthy profit. If you are looking

Battle Between Governor DeSantis and Disney Escalates with Proposed Revocation of Development Agreement

The battle between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. continues to escalate. DeSantis recently announced that the state legislature will file a bill to revoke an agreement Disney

Florida House Proposes $1.38B in Tax Breaks for Businesses and Shoppers

Florida lawmakers are working on a package of tax breaks for businesses and shoppers worth $1.38 billion. The package includes a variety of measures, such as sales-tax “holidays” and cutting

Small Businesses Hit Hard by Credit Crunch

Small businesses are feeling the pinch as lenders, particularly small and midsize banks that serve small businesses, tighten credit due to outflows of deposits and uncertainty about the economy. The

Study Shows Florida’s Major Cities Boast Lowest Unemployment Rates in the US

A recent analysis by Axios of Department of Labor data has found that three of the largest cities in the United States with the lowest unemployment rates are located in

Proposed Legislation Sparks Debate on the Future of Florida’s Hemp Industry

Florida’s hemp industry is at odds with a legislative proposal that they say could negatively impact their businesses. The bill in question is aimed at establishing a maximum THC potency

Makena Express Files for Bankruptcy Citing COVID-19 Pandemic

Florida-based trucking company Makena Trading Corp., doing business as Makena Express, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as the primary reason for its decline in