Florida Business News
- Florida GDP passes a European stalwart, aims for more
Adios, Spain. That’s what the economy of Florida is saying, as it passes the European nation in GDP. Florida officials set a long-term goal of becoming a top 10 economy in the world by 2030.
- Quarter of Florida residents ‘seriously’ contemplate leaving state because of high cost of living, survey says
A quarter of Floridians surveyed are “seriously considering” moving elsewhere because of the high cost of living in the state. And when those who are thinking about it somewhat are added, half are contemplating leaving because of the cost of living.
- Florida gas prices remain below $3 per gallon, even after pump jump
Gas prices in Florida shot up 11 cents per gallon last week, but they still never crossed the $3 mark. The lowest daily average price this year was $2.87 per gallon on Oct. 21. The highest: $3.23 per gallon, on Jan. 16.
- Top Florida lawmaker revives 'rural renaissance' push
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is reviving his "Rural Renaissance" plan to boost funding for rural areas. The plan aims to improve education, health care, housing, and infrastructure in less-dense parts of the state.
- Chasing rare beauty: Poachers brave dangerous Florida swamps for imperiled ghost orchid
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated there are less than 1,000 ghost orchids left in the United States. The agency proposed the ghost for listing under the Endangered Species Act earlier this year, a potential addition to its state protected status.