May 17, 2024
Florida Business News

Florida's first-quarter tourism numbers set record

Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels.

Danish company opens U.S. headquarters in St. Pete to match customers and sales

A Danish drone technology firm has opened a U.S. headquarters in St. Petersburg. The move comes as the defense company wants to be closer to its customers and partnerships.

JEA partnering with NextEra Energy Resources for solar facilities

The sites will have a combined available output of 200 megawatts that could provide power for more than 37,000 households.

Calls to Orlando suicide, crisis lines spike amid economic strains

Central Florida has been deluged with calls from people considering suicide or facing other mental health crises in recent months, prompting social services leaders to sound the alarm.

What’s more expensive in Miami? Here’s how inflation has changed the cost of living

South Florida has the highest inflation rate when compared to 13 of the largest U.S. metro areas. The Consumer Price Index for the region rose 4.5% during the 12-month period ending in April.

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