Report: Florida CEOs post record high optimism levels

By Anastasia Dawson
| 1:37 p.m. July 2, 2026

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Florida’s CEOs are reporting record high levels of optimism in sales, capital investment and hiring expectations — despite national uncertainty, according to the Florida Council of 100's quarterly CEO Index.

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