Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Tyler Perry to pay off overdue property taxes of 300 older Atlanta residents with a $2.75M donation
Tyler Perry plans to donate $2.75 million to help ensure older homeowners in Atlanta, Georgia, are able to stay in their homes as real estate taxes rise.
Small businesses experiencing post-pandemic boom despite tough economy
Small businesses are doing well after the pandemic. They are experiencing a boom, despite the economy being in a tough spot.
Florida real estate market staying hot despite agent exodus: ‘It’s not an accident’
Miami real estate leaders and National Association of Home Builders CEO Jerry Howard explain why the number of agents heading for the door won't impact Florida's market.
Orlando named world's most expensive destination for family vacation: report
Orlando, Florida, is the world's most expensive destination for a family of four seeking a seven-day vacation, according to research done by an Australian travel insurance comparison site.
Law enforcement agents seize $15M worth of fake sports memorabilia
Law enforcement agents seized fake sports memorabilia that is worth millions. They confiscated more than 600 fake championship rings across four major U.S. pro sports leagues.
Mississippi former tax preparer sentenced for making false statements on tax return
A Mississippi woman was sentenced to two and a half years in prison for making false statements on her tax return. She was ordered to pay $231,636 in restitution.
Alabama Democrats want to ban employers from forcing workers to get microchipped
Alabama Democrats are trying to pass a bill that would prohibit state agencies, private businesses, insurance providers and bail bondsmen from requiring microchips.
Florida bill revoking Disney's self-governing status heads to DeSantis' desk
The Florida legislature has passed a bill that would complete the state's takeover of Walt Disney World's special self-governing district, punishing the company for its public stand against parental rights legislation.
White House knocks DeSantis as Biden visits Florida: 'I would not get into a fight with Mickey Mouse'
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre teased Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday, questioning his administration's ongoing feud with the Walt Disney Company.
Florida senator slams Biden as Social Security, Medicare 'hypocrite' ahead of visit
Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., calls for President Biden to resign, alleging the president cheated on his taxes and is a "hypocrite" on his Social Security and Medicare accusations.
DeSantis ridicules Biden's off script oil and gas comments at State of the Union, slams energy policy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocked President Biden's statement at the State of the Union address Tuesday that the U.S. needs oil and gas production for the next decade.
Is the US ready for a four-day work week?
Research shows 64% of managers expect their company to transition to a four-day schedule within the next five years.
Wall Street bullish on Ron DeSantis presidential prospects in 2024
Wall Street is starting to love Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s prospects in the 2024 presidential election that it is looking at stocks that could perform well should he win the presidency
SpaceX launches 9,000-pound satellite into orbit from Florida
SpaceX used their Falcon 9 rocket to launch a 9,000-pound satellite into orbit on Monday evening from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District to get new name, governor-appointed board
The Reedy Creek Improvement District will not get dissolved under a bill filed during a special session in the Florida State Legislature on Monday.
Disney a focus of Florida special legislative session next week
The Florida Legislature will have a special session next week in which lawmakers are expected to see bills on the Reedy Creek Improvement District and other topics.
Miami woman charged with fraud after using COVID funds for lavish lifestyle
A Florida woman is facing up to 20 years in prison if convicted on federal charges after she allegedly used fraudulent forms to obtain $381,000 in COVID-19 relief.
Florida's workforce ended the year larger than New York's for first time ever
Florida's workforce has surpassed New York's for the first time ever amid an economic boom and population influx, according to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.