Florida News Updates

The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.

“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."

“As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida’s ports for greater operations,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.

Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian’s Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.

The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.

Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.

While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded SeaPort Manatee a $9.5 million grant to help repair berths and infrastructure after the port sustained $225 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.

CORTEZ, Fla. — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton spent much of Oct. 12 searching for gas as a fuel shortage gripped the state.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida residents repaired damage from Hurricane Milton and cleaned up debris Oct. 11 after the storm tore homes to pieces and flooded streets.