January 24, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Debate Builds Over DeSantis Rejection of Black Studies CourseState Sen. Shevrin Jones announced a news conference will be held Wednesday at the Capitol with Black leaders, including prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
By Ryan Dailey
4 minute read
January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Harris Vows to 'Never Back Down' on Abortion Rights"Can we truly be free if so-called leaders claim to be quote, I quote, on the vanguard of freedom while they dare to restrict the rights of the American people and attack the very foundations of freedom?" Vice President Kamala Harris said.
By Jim Saunders
3 minute read
January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Court Upholds Conspiracy Conviction in Gator Egg CaseA three-judge panel of the Second District Court of Appeal rejected an appeal by Robert Thomas Beasley, who was convicted in DeSoto County.
By News Service of Florida
2 minute read
January 23, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Judge Blasts DeSantis But Dismisses Warren LawsuitGov. Ron DeSantis accused Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, above, of "incompetence and willful defiance of his duties" because Warren pledged to avoid enforcing a new law preventing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
By Dara Kam
6 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Vanished $4 Billion Brings Down Century-Old Retailer in a WeekThe startling and rapid meltdown has left Brazilians with the prospect of losing a ubiquitous company known for its unmistakable red-and-white logo and holiday sales.
By Vinícius Andrade, Cristiane Lucchesi and Maria Elena Vizcaino
5 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Wayfair to Cut 1,750 Jobs, 10% of Staff, After Sales DeclineWayfair said the reductions would include about 18% of corporate employees, reflecting efforts to eliminate management layers and become more agile.
By Matt Townsend
2 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Stocks Bounce Thanks to Tech Rally, Fed CommentsGoogle parent Alphabet Inc. gained after revealing a plan to cut 12,000 jobs. Netflix Inc. surged after reporting stronger-than-expected subscriber numbers.
By Stephen Kirkland
2 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Bankrupt Genesis Owes Its Top 50 Creditors $3.4 BillionGenesis's biggest creditor is a $766 million claim related to customers of crypto exchange Gemini, who have money stuck with Genesis's lending unit.
By Sidhartha Shukla, Joanna Ossinger and Suvashree Ghosh
2 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida House Republicans Propose Major Voucher ExpansionThe legislation would provide state-funded vouchers that families would be allowed to use for private-school tuition and numerous other services and expenses.
By Ryan Dailey
5 minute read
January 20, 2023 | Daily Business Review
Florida Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Gun LawFlorida since 1987 has barred cities and counties from passing regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws, and the penalties in the 2011 law were designed to strengthen that "preemption."
By Jim Saunders
3 minute read