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Sean Snaith, Ph.D., director of the University of Central Florida Institute for Economic Competitiveness, will present his annual economic update.

No wonder there are “hiring” signs nearly everywhere. In South Florida, there was an increase of more than 57,000 jobs in 2018 than a year earlier.

Bolstered by population growth at a rate that far outpaces most cities in the nation, Orlando’s economy is expected to forge ahead in 2019 with continued diversification.

During the fiercely fought governor’s race, Republican Ron DeSantis’ economic plans centered mostly on continuing what outgoing Gov. Rick Scott had done — pursue jobs, cut regulations and give companies tax breaks.

After winning their own fight for higher wages, the UNITE HERE union representing hospitality workers at Disney World held a rally Thursday demanding Universal employees get the same raise.

Two leading real estate economists believe there is a lot for professionals in the commercial sector to be confident about.

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.

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 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.

Interest rates are going up. The Federal Reserve in June hiked rates for the second time in 2018.