Opinion

Florida chamber: State GDP projected to outpace US — again — this year

The Sunshine State’s rapid population growth will slow a bit in 2026, officials project, but that’s also more sustainable over the long-term.

  • By Sheridan Morby
  • | 5:00 a.m. January 30, 2026
The skyline of downtown Tampa.
The skyline of downtown Tampa.
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Florida is one state among many in the U.S., but its economy continues to stand out.

 

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