Florida Business News

• Fearing COVID-19 surge, Florida officials crack down on spring breakers

  Though many colleges have canceled spring break to prevent students from congregating in vacation spots, officials in Florida cities are expecting a large influx over the coming weeks.

• Florida gas prices highest since summer 2019

  Gasoline prices continue to grow more expensive as February proved to be the priciest month at Florida pumps since July 2019.

• Disappearing seagrass hurting beloved manatees in Florida

  Tens of thousands of acres of seagrass that is critical to the health of the Indian River Lagoon have disappeared. The situation is threatening a number of species, including manatees, who depend on seagrass for food.

• Florida bill affecting vacation rentals moves through legislature

  Listen up if you own or plan to stay at a Florida Airbnb. SB522, a bill moving through the state legislature, could affect how you do business.

• Hurricane Facts: What do hurricane hunters do in the offseason?

  For at least six months out of the year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunters are passing through tropical storms in the Atlantic and collecting data. The team is based out of Lakeland Linder International Airport, about an hour southwest of Orlando,

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