Tariffs push import volumes lower in July, U.S. inflation rises
Import volumes are trending lower than a year ago over the past several months. Global Port Tracker reports the nation’s largest ports handled 1.96 million containers in June, up 0.7%…
Windsor Door announces $12 million line expansion
Windsor Door, a garage door manufacturer headquartered in Little Rock, will invest $12 million in a manufacturing line that will operational during the first quarter of 2026, the company announced…
Monique Worrell asks court what records can be released from grand jury case
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is asking the courts to weigh in on whether she can publicly release records connected to a grand jury case against her. The secretive grand…
Live Local gap: New watchdog report says updated law still overlooks Florida’s ‘missing middle’
Florida’s twice-updated Live Local Act is delivering affordable units and faster approvals, but not for a major category of renters it promised to help. A new report from Florida TaxWatch…
Sarasota Republicans call for Tom Edwards to leave School Board over leadership of pride organization
Sarasota County School Board member Tom Edwards just joined a nonprofit promoting diversity programs. Now, local Republicans say he should resign his public office. Project Pride SRQ last week announced…
Delegation for 8.12.25: Redder state — Chinese spyware — aquaculture — buses — Turkey
How red can it get? A mid-decade redistricting effort increasingly appears to be in Florida’s future. But uncertainty remains about how aggressive the Republican-controlled Legislature can get, and how many…
From sun and sand to code and capital: Top 10 economy hinges on embrace of tech
Tourism, agriculture and construction have been the pillars of Florida’s economy for decades. But the Florida Chamber is pushing high-tech industries to join in on buoying the state’s $1.7 trillion-plus…
Rick Scott says Donald Trump will make D.C. safe for his grandkids
President Donald Trump’s decision to mobilize the National Guard to deal with crime in the nation’s capital is drawing praise from a Florida Senator. During a chat with Charlie Kirk,…
Is it 2027 yet? Tampa businessman mulls mayoral bid
With about two years until the election, a local business leader is mulling whether to jump into the Tampa mayoral race in 2027. Two candidates have already filed for the…
U.S. inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food
U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago.…