For readers in Florida, this page covers macro-level economic conditions, state policy, growth metrics and financial data. Reporting follows the forces shaping the economy and how major trends impact the state.
Higher fuel costs and slower consumer spending are pressuring Florida's stone crab businesses after the season opened October 15.
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Do you think seafood prices in your area have gone up this year?
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Are you spending less on groceries than you did a year ago?
The grocer's third-quarter results reflect lower drug prices under a Medicare change and softer consumer spending.
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Do you think the job market in Florida is getting better?
Florida recorded 4,956 new unemployment claims for the week ending Oct. 24, marking a second straight weekly decline.
The state average reached $4.09 per gallon on Monday while diesel prices climbed to $6.14.
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Is the loss of high-net-worth residents a significant long-term economic threat to high-tax states?
The state continues to attract wealthy individuals relocating from high-tax regions across the country.
Coverage takes in GDP reports, interest rate decisions, cost-of-living comparisons and recession indicators. Reporting reaches across the state, from the capital to the rural counties. Economic patterns here are often shaped by the reliance on specific industries like tourism, agriculture and construction. Shifting workforce dynamics and the ongoing demand for housing remain the most consistent drivers of economic change in the state.
