Florida Business News
- 2 years after healthcare expansion passes, Florida kids are still waiting to get access
In 2023, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an expansion of Florida KidCare, raising income eligibility from 200% to 300% of the federal poverty level. For a family of three, that increased the maximum qualifying income from $53,300 to $79,950.
- Pot proposal goes to Florida Supreme Court
Attorney General James Uthmeier has formally submitted a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment to the Florida Supreme Court, setting the stage for a judicial review of the ballot initiative.
- These Central Florida cities added the most new restaurants in 2025
More than 500 new restaurants opened in 2025 in Central Florida, with the most openings occurring in downtown Orlando, Kissimmee, Melbourne and Clermont.
- Trackers, AI translators, pepper spray: Cabinet approves cops’ immigration requests
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved more than $2 million in immigration enforcement money for local agencies seeking AI language translators, pepper spray, GPS trackers, handcuffs, bonuses and more.
- Southwest Florida builders adopt AI, redefining tech-driven construction
Southwest Florida building and construction are implementing AI into their processes and even launching new businesses with their tech teams.