PolitiFact Florida: Andrew Gillum’s Pants on Fire claim on Florida’s low unemployment rate
Gov. Rick Scott has touted a strong Florida economy built up over his two terms in office. But Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate seeking to replace him, says the economy is “propped up” by low wages and people working multiple jobs just to make ends meet.
Patients to benefit once Cleveland Clinic, Steward Health compete in Indian River, Brevard
Better hospital care is a likely outcome for residents of Indian River and southern Brevard counties once Indian River Medical Center joins the Cleveland Clinic in the new year.
Hurricane Michael Pummels the Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Michael roared ashore Wednesday as one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S., toppling houses, trees and power lines in its path through the Florida Panhandle.
7 benefits of Federal Reserve interest rate increases
Interest rates are going up. The Federal Reserve in June hiked rates for the second time in 2018.
US boat manufacturers face higher costs due to tariffs
U.S. boat manufacturers are facing higher prices for raw materials and parts because of tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.
Fueled by more people, Florida’s economic prospects look good over next 30 years
Florida’s economy should be in good shape 30 years from now. There will be bumps, including four to five recessions, if history is a guide.
Unemployment rises 0.5 percent in Orange, Seminole
Fueled by a growing workforce, unemployment in Orange and Seminole counties in June jumped to 3.4 percent, up half a percentage point from the previous month, the state reported Friday.
Florida’s GDP hits $1 trillion mark: As a country, it’d rank 17th in world
Florida’s gross domestic product topped $1 trillion Friday, an economic output that would make the Sunshine State the world’s 17th largest economy if it were an independent country, the state chamber said.
Orlando to get new area code — 689
Central Floridians who get new telephone numbers will be assigned a new area code of 689 sometime within the next 10 months, in a sign of the region’s burgeoning population and economic growth.