Economy

After at least three years of red ink, most states have budget surpluses. It's a sign of a recovering economy and leaves states with a new dilemma: how best to spend the money.

Florida lawmakers are doing something they haven't done in years: adding money to state programs. The recession sent the state into multi-billion budget…

President Barak Obama visited PortMiami Friday to talk about the economy. Meanwhile, Governor Rick Scott was asking the federal government to repay…

Florida's 28 public colleges say they're pumping more than $26 billion a year into the state economy. They released a report Monday showing their positive…

Governor Rick Scott recently announced 2012 was another record breaking year for Florida’s tourism industry with tourists having a $71.8 billion impact on…

A surge in gasoline prices is taking a toll on South Floridians' wallets, and their way of life. AAA's Fuel Gauge Report shows the average price for…

A Florida House panel heard about ports Tuesday and the value they bring to Florida’s economy. We could hear a lot more about beefing up Florida’s 15…

Lawmakers heard from experts at the Capitol Wednesday about the rising sea level threat facing South Florida communities. The waters off the coast of Key…

The president is calling for a lot of investments that could go a long way in South Florida, including transportation, first responders, and the region's…

Foreclosure rates in much of Florida got worse in 2012. That's according to new data from the company RealtyTrac. RealtyTrac has named 6 metropolitan…