Florida Business News
- Florida budget puts millions in reserves as economic uncertainty brews
The new budget lacks some of the top priorities of legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, coming in $500 million less than the governor’s proposed budget, and $3.5 billion less than last year’s adjusted total.
- Downtown St. Pete businesses feel summertime lull without Rays baseball fans
With Rays games taking place in Tampa this season, St. Pete businesses say they’re missing out during an already slow time of year.
- Palm Beach County millage rate to stay the same, but taxes likely to increase
Palm Beach County homeowners will likely see a property tax increase in 2026 due to rising property values, despite a stable millage rate.
- Fort Myers-based FineMark Bank agrees to merge with Commerce Bank
FineMark National Bank & Trust, which once operated out of a renovated former Blockbuster Video space in south Fort Myers after being founded in 2007, just announced a merger agreement with Commerce Bancshares Inc.
- 'Jacksonville stood out': Otto Aviation formally announces headquarters move
Otto Aviation, a company that plans to build “next generation” business jets, formally announced Monday it’s moving its headquarters to Jacksonville, and building a production facility there.