Florida

Louis Llovio
March 27, 2023

Former Clearwater mayor chosen to take over city

Clearwater's City Council chooses former Mayor Brian Aungst Sr. to step in with parameters in place to deal with cases involving his son, a development attorney.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Business Observer Staff
March 26, 2023

Survey: Florida is best state for startups

The state edged out Texas in a recent study.

News

Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Governor signs major legal reforms into law

The bill will "decrease frivolous lawsuits and prevent predatory practices of trial attorneys," says the governor's office.

News

Louis Llovio
March 24, 2023

Publix commits to addressing food insecurity

The Lakeland grocery giant held a hunger summit to work with food banks on how to best get food to those in need — a growing population.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
March 21, 2023

Home sales fall more than 20% in Florida and across the country

Despite plenty of inventory and falling sales, prices in the Florida and along the Gulf Coast continue to rise.

News

Brian Hartz
March 20, 2023

Clearwater mayor shocks city council with sudden resignation — during meeting

Frank Hibbard, unhappy with spending priorities, made the announcement during a Monday morning budget workshop.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

Louis Llovio
March 14, 2023

Pro business group takes on trial lawyers in new ad campaign

The Associated Industries of Florida in a new campaign urges lawmakers to past tort reform and warns the public of "greedy" billboard lawyers.

News

Louis Llovio
March 13, 2023

Florida's new insurance commissioner loses interim tag

The Financial Service’s Commission has approved Gov. Ron DeSantis' pick for Office of Insurance Regulation, Michael Yaworsky.

News

Louis Llovio
March 11, 2023

Legislators work to prevent enemy governments from buying Florida land

The Legislature will consider bills that will keep foreign governments or people tied to them from owning property near military bases and agricultural land.