Florida Business News

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

System4 of Jacksonville Purchased by New Franchise Owner, renamed System4 of Northern Florida

​ JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — System4 Facility Services Management, an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced

Protecting Children or Censorship? Debate Over Florida Bill Continues

A proposed law in Florida is causing concern among some members of the LGBTQ+ community. The law, called Senate Bill 1438, aims to protect children from being exposed to live

Wish on Florida Restaurant Closes its Doors After Three Years of Success

It is with great sadness that the popular Italian restaurant, Wish on Florida, will be closing its doors on Monday, April 10. The co-founder, Philani Kweyama, announced the unfortunate news

Big Cat Rescue of ‘Tiger King’ Fame Plans to Sell Florida Property and Relocate Big

Big Cat Rescue, the Florida-based sanctuary famous for its role in the Netflix docuseries “Tiger King,” is planning to move most of its big cats to an accredited sanctuary in