Economy

Florida's unemployment rate dropped 0.1% in August, and now stands at an even 7%. That's although Florida actually lost nearly 500,000 jobs that month.…

Sarasota County has a higher percentage of people over 65 than any other large county in the nation - by far. County leaders now realize that all those…

Visit Florida, the state’s tourism marketing agency, says Florida is on track for a third consecutive record year for visitors.In the first six months of…

Florida’s population is increasing faster in 2013 than it has in six years. For the first time since 2007, the state is growing by 1% annually. During the…

Hurricane season is upon us, and Florida has already seen its first tropical storm. Although Andrea was just a warning shot compared a devastating…

School’s letting out for summer this week and that means teenagers across South Florida will be looking for summer jobs. The job market for Florida teens…

A bill to speed up Florida's foreclosure process is awaiting Gov. Rick Scotts' signature. If he signs it, one group of lawyers vows to file a…

Home sales in Florida are on the rise as the economic recovery continues. Sales are up 17.4% from last year, with the greatest surge in the Tallahassee…

A community that works together profits together. That’s the germ of the message delivered Thursday at a Regional Economic Development Symposium hosted by…

Hertz is relocating its worldwide headquarters to Estero from New Jersey. Governor Rick Scott and the company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer made…