Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida’s Gulf Coast
Hurricane Milton is expected to hit Florida’s Gulf Coast late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
Hurricane Helene's Path of Destruction
Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, tore through Florida and the southeastern U.S., leaving behind immense damage and claiming at least 44 lives.
Where the Wealthy Retire: America's Richest Retirement Towns
Looking for a plush spot to spend your retirement? Well, GoBankingRates.com just ranked the richest retirement towns in the U.S., and it's quite the list!
FDA Approves Florida's Plan to Import Affordable Canadian Medications
The Food and Drug Administration has given Florida the green light to import medications from Canada - a move aimed at lowering drug prices in the United States.
Severe Rainfall Triggers Flooding, Power Outages, and Closures in Florida
Intense rainfall in parts of Florida has caused widespread flooding, power outages, and school closures.
Florida Governor DeSantis Announces Military Aid to Israel Amidst 2024 Presidential Race
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced plans to send drones, weapons, and ammunition to Israel in response to the situation in Gaza.
California Sees Ongoing Exodus as Housing Costs Drive Migration to Other States
In 2022, California continued to experience an exodus as more than 817,000 people left the state for other parts of the U.S., while about 475,000 individuals moved to California, resulting in a net loss of approximately 342,000 residents.
Florida Sends Aid to Israel
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that the Florida Division of Emergency Management is sending two cargo planes filled with supplies to aid Israel.
Florida Hit by Tornadoes, Damaging Homes, Vehicles, and Businesses
Severe weather in Florida resulted in at least one tornado damaging homes, vehicles, and businesses.
Florida Counties Urged to Adopt Innovative Strategies for Transit Services
Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) and Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) are grappling with declining ridership and financial challenges, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Governor Signs Controversial Bill on Phosphogypsum in Road Construction
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing the study of phosphogypsum in road construction, overturning a federal prohibition under the Trump administration but reinstated by Biden's EPA.
The Brightline Transformation in the U.S. is Revolutionizing Passenger Rail
Brightline, a Florida-based company owned by Fortress Investment Group, is challenging the traditional passenger rail model in the U.S. by offering a privately funded and operated alternative.
City Grants Permit for Construction of Building 1 Warehouse at Edgewood Logistics Center
City permits have been issued for the construction of Building 1 at the W. 12th/Edgewood Logistics Center in Jacksonville.
Fast-Growing States Drive $100 Billion Wealth Migration and Economic Shift
Six fast-growing states in the South, including Florida, Texas, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, are now contributing more to the national GDP than the Northeast, according to Bloomberg.
Girl Scouts Rock the Supply Chain: Empowering Young Leaders in Logistics and Innovation
In South Florida, the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida collaborated with Ryder, a Miami-based company, to develop a special patch program called "Girl Scouts and the Supply Chain."
JAXPORT Achieves Record-Breaking Port Traffic
The Jacksonville port authorities have set a new record for the largest containership ever to call the port.
The logistics of repairs the damage to southwest Florida beach
The Southwest Florida coastline is set to receive thousands of truckloads of sand as beach restoration efforts continue, less than a year after governments in Lee and Collier counties spent millions on restoring the beaches from erosion.
Disney Sues Ron DeSantis
On Wednesday, Disney announced that they are taking Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida, to court, alleging that it is in political retaliation for their opposition last year to the law that prevented teachers from discussing LGBTQ+ issues in schools.
Florida Testing New High-Tech Freeway System
News has emerged that Florida is testing a new type of freeway that could pave the way for future roadways.
Americans are moving to the South and the West in droves
While California and New York lost hundreds of thousands of residents, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas were mass gainers. Some speculate that the migration is due to lower taxes and also reference the strong job market and “bounce-back” post-pandemic.