business and development

Gov. Ron DeSantis says unemployment claimants will likely have to show how they looked for work once an executive order waiving a work-search requirement ends this month.

Preparations are underway for the grand opening of the Calhoun County airport after its terminal and hangars were damaged during Hurricane Michael. Local officials hope the repairs and upgrades will attract more industry to the area.

Tallahassee leaders will host a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning at the Lake Bradford Road intersection to officially open the FAMU Way extension to traffic.

Florida Congressman Charlie Crist is backing a Democratic proposal that would provide relief to the hospitality industry. The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the industry has lost more than 3 million jobs since the start of the pandemic.

Florida drivers are paying an average of $2.79 for a gallon of regular unleaded gas, but the price isn't as good for drivers in the Panhandle.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe have finalized a 30-year gambling agreement, inking a deal that would deliver at least $2.5 billion to Florida over the next five years in exchange for giving the tribe control over statewide sports betting.

The House has approved a tax package that would lead to sales-tax “holidays” on back-to-school supplies and hurricane gear, as well as a “freedom week” related to entertainment and outdoor activities.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe are set to sign off on a sweeping gambling deal that would bring sports betting to Florida and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers over the next five years, according to sources in the governor’s office.

Floridians who buy items from out-of-state online businesses will be charged sales tax under a plan signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. The money from the taxes will go toward the state's unemployment trust fund. Business groups are excited to see the change.