Business and development

Both houses of Congress have approved the increase in the debt limit at the federal level and have sent it on to President Obama. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT FM’s Bailey Meyers spoke with University of Florida Professor of Economics David Denslow about his analysis of the measure. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPDenslow.mp3]

Although consumer confidence is on the upward swing, Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachman reports the aftermath of the debt deiling debate could derail any improvement. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPConsumerConfidence.mp3]

As people drive along U-S 441 in Alachua County between the cities of Gainesville and Alachua, they might see a sign for Progress Corporate Park and wonder what that is. The idea years ago, was to create high-tech businesses, taking advantage of University of Florida researchers and others, which also …

Credit cards are accepted nearly everywhere. At the gas pump, movie rental kiosks, and even vending machines. Now, theives have a new way of stealing your financial information without your wallet or credit card ever leaving your possession and then stealing your money solely through online purchases. As WUFT-FM’s Brittany …

Downtown Gainesville is the home to more than 20 bars and restaurants, and on most Friday nights, those bars and restaurants attract a fair share of business. One group says they think they can increase business on Friday nights even more by hosting a street party. However, as WUFT-FM’s Brittany …

A new University of Florida survey shows consumer confidence fell once again this month. As WUFT-FM’s Brittany Thompson reports, four of the five consumer confidence components is on the decline. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FP CONSUMER CONF WRAP.mp3]

After nearly two years of construction, Main Street in Gainesville is up and running again in full force…this time with some improvements. Florida’s 89.1 WUFT-FM’s Samantha Taub has more on the changes.. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/mainstreetWRAP.mp3]

For many Americans, the tough economy has sent them searching for more deals when they shop, in order to stretch their budgets. As WUFT-FM’s Shannon McCarthy reports, the internet coupon industry could be the wave of the future: [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FPShannonMcCarthyWrap.mp3]

New employment figures released today show the rate of unemployment in Florida has dropped for the eight month in a row. WUFT-FM’s Paula Cunniffe spoke with University of Florida Economics Professor Dave Denslow, who says that an increase in tourism related jobs is helping the Florida economy. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/media/audio/FP Denslow.mp3]

As some bankers and community advocates protest tougher down payment requirements on homes, others are advocating a different approach to home ownership. Earlier today WUFT-FM’s Dan Katz spoke with University of Florida Family Financial Management Specialist Micheal Gutter, about the state of the housing market and what it means for …