FL Ag Commissioner Warns Panama Is Future Competitor
Florida could be in a competition with Panama as the Central American nation invests more money into infrastructure, according to the state's Agricultural Commissioner, Adam Putnam.
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Florida could be in a competition with Panama as the Central American nation invests more money into infrastructure, according to the state's Agricultural Commissioner, Adam Putnam.
We're slowly starting to feel a little better about the economy. At least that's according to the University of Florida's monthly survey which found the state's consumer confidence rated a 78 on a scale fo 2 to 150.
Senate Republicans failed to generate the votes to kill a bipartisan bill to extend long-term unemployment insurance by three months. The filibuster by some Senate Republicans to the extension fell by a vote of 60-37 Tuesday morning.
Minimum wage workers have something to smile about in the New Year, a pay increase. The increase will benefit an estimated 416,000 low-wage workers in Florida, boosting their pay rate by 14 cents an hour.
Charles Dickens' famous line, "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," succinctly sums up the difference between workers and corporations as 2014 begins.
In the last month, the price at the pump across the state has increased more than a dime in some areas.
Most Americans can deal with a shortage of different items, but the latest warning from economists on a shortage could lead to some mass spread whining.
As lawmakers continue to debate a possible expansion of gambling in Florida; a major study has found that a gambling expansion wouldn't have much of an impact on the economy or Florida society.
Workers in their 40s and 50s don't have a lot of time left to secure their financial future, and there are several common mistakes that often threaten their dreams.
As the Republican-led government shutdown continues, the approaching debt limit and a possible debt default continues to grow larger on the horizon.
As Republicans continue to hold the U.S. government and economy hostage to achieve policy goals; consumer confidence in the U.S. is dropping at a rate not seen since Lehman Brothers collapsed in 2008.
"A financial crisis and recession that could echo the events of 2008 or worse." That's the dire warning the Treasury Department issued Thursday about the possibility the GOP forced government shutdown could tumble into a debt default by the United States.
Conspiracy theories have long been a favorite of authors and movie-makers. But, according to new polling, a large percentage of Americans subscribe to some form of conspiracy theories.
The Great Recession, according to economists, technically ended a few years ago. But, based on jobless numbers and poverty, South Florida has a long way to go to ever recover from the economic downturn that devastated the nation.
Payroll provider ADP said Wednesday that the Sunshine State continued to add jobs during the month of August.
Floridians continue to view the economy and how affects them from the glass is half empty perspective.
South Floridians still stuck in the unemployment line may be in luck. New national data shows that people have higher likelihood of being hired within the Sunshine State.
The state's unemployment rate was flat for a third straight month. Governor Rick Scott and Republicans used the news about the economy to criticize potential opponent Charlie Crist.
The economy is expected to grow steadily over the next three years in Florida.
Florida economists will meet Friday to draw up their forecasts on exactly how much money the state is expected to collect in taxes over the next few years.
It's time to head to a bar, grab a drink and look for a – job. Forget the usual stuffy job fairs or having to fax a resume to a potential employer, these days a person can hit the bar scene and the job market all at the same time.
After a day that saw Wall Street hit record highs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics threw some cold water on the nation's economy with an average unemployment report for the month of July.
After edging up over the last couple of months, consumer confidence in Florida took an unexpected dip this month.
Air Force One will make its way to the Sunshine State later this week as President Barack Obama is scheduled to continue a series of speeches in Jacksonville.
