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Lawsuit Abuse Imposes 'Tort Tax' on Tampa's Economy

Excessive litigation costs drain billions from the region, hampering job growth and economic progress.

Ethanol Industry and Corn Growers Frustrated by Stalled E15 Negotiations in House

Renewable Fuels Association president doubtful Congress will pass E15 bill before summer

Bipolar Economy Swings Pose Challenges in 2026

Experts see imbalances, AI risks, and productivity gains shaping the year ahead

The Kingdom Where No One Could Afford to Stay

A city's growth comes at the cost of its longtime residents

U.S. Proposes Coordinated Price Floors for Critical Minerals

Initiative aims to reduce reliance on China and support domestic production

Fort Pierce Sees $35.8M in Annual Tax Revenue from Proposed Kings Highway Jobs Corridor

The city hopes the new jobs corridor will solve its longstanding budget shortfalls.

Zuckerberg Moves to Florida as California Faces Tax Exodus and Business Flight

High-profile relocations highlight growing trend of wealthy individuals and companies leaving California for more business-friendly states like Florida

Building Miami's Economy — Together

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council is focused on aligning business, government, education, and community to ensure growth creates real opportunity across the county.

Coconut Grove Struggles to Lure Filmmakers as Florida Incentives Dry Up

Independent filmmakers still find the neighborhood cinematic, but major productions have moved on to states with better tax credits.

Russia Faces Looming Economic Crisis as War Costs Mount, Oil Revenue Plummets

Kremlin grapples with dwindling oil income, widening budget deficit, and growing banking sector vulnerabilities

Russian Officials Warn Putin of Looming Financial Crisis as Ukraine War Drags On

Moscow's budget deficit widens as oil revenue plunges and sanctions take toll, raising fears of banking crisis by summer