Economy

First-time unemployment claims dropped more than 30 percent last week in Florida, as the state approaches a holiday period that is anticipated to have slow retail sales and reduced travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida’s minimum wage is $8.56, meaning a person working full time would make just under $18,000 a year. Workers making that amount say it’s not a livable wage. Now, Floridians have the chance to decide whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The proposal is on the November ballot. But a new campaign has emerged to stop the proposal from getting through.

A Leon County circuit judge is mulling whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit. 19 plaintiffs say persistent problems with Florida’s online unemployment system, known as CONNECT, have prevented them from getting benefits.

As the stock market plummets amid coronavirus fears, retirement accounts have also plunged.Certified Financial Planner Terri Jackson has seen 30 years of…

The Florida Chamber of Commerce’s Chief Economist says there’s a low chance of a recession this year. However, that doesn’t mean it will be smooth…

October is a busy month for the city of Tallahassee and local businesses. Florida State and Florida A&M University’s Homecoming weeks are two main reasons…

After a strong start to the year, local economic growth has hit a snag in key sectors, according to the Tallahassee Economic Index.The index weighs growth…

Florida is $21 billion in debt.State leaders were actually happy to hear that number at the most recent Florida Cabinet meeting.The amount of money owed…

Seminole County is the first US government agency to accept cryptocurrency as payment for county services. And according to a coinmap.org study, Tampa and…

In the last year, employment in Leon County has risen 2%, while the average weekly wage has increased by 4%. Leon County has seen significant fiscal…