Jim Turner

May 22, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Much of the initial focus will be on storm-preparation discounts, which would now go beyond batteries and portable radios to include common household supplies such as laundry, trash bags and even pet foods. The already-active 2023 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on June 1.

By Jim Turner

5 minute read

May 21, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Since April 2022, when the unemployment rate was 3%, Florida's labor force has grown by 248,000 people and the number of people listed as unemployed has declined by 36,000.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 19, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Gov. Ron DeSantis has until Wednesday to act upon a bill that in part allows "prevailing" parties to recover legal fees in comprehensive growth-management plan challenges at the state Division of Administrative Hearings.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Most of the nearly $1.3 billion in breaks for next fiscal year are slated to come from sales-tax cuts targeted at consumers. That includes providing tax exemptions on such things as diapers and other items from babies and toddlers.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

May 14, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disney CEO Bob Iger said questions about risks to Disney's future should be directed toward the state.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The bill about Disney monorail inspections came amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney that started last year when the company opposed a law that restricts instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

By Jim Turner and Ryan Dailey

4 minute read

May 08, 2023 | Daily Business Review

As Florida lawmakers put the finishing touches on this year's legislative session, they approved a request from Gov. Ron DeSantis to help speed 20 highway projects across the state under the banner of "Moving Florida Forward."

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 05, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The bill includes holding two back-to-school tax holidays, after holding one holiday in past years. It would allow shoppers to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes costing $100 or less, school supplies priced at $50 or less and personal computers that cost $1,500 or less.

By Jim Turner

3 minute read

May 04, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Disney and other large theme parks conduct their own safety inspections because of a carve-out from oversight by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read

May 02, 2023 | Daily Business Review

The budget includes such things as Gov. Ron DeSantis starting to get $4 billion he wants to speed a series of highway projects.

By Jim Turner

4 minute read