A study by an economics professor emeritus at the University of Florida found that commercial businesses in Gainesville pay 52 percent more for energy than the national average.
Read More »Fla. Chamber Supports Scott’s $85M Incentive Proposal
The Florida Chamber of Commerce offered support Thursday for Gov. Rick Scott's proposal to set aside $85 million for incentives next year.
Read More »Ridesharing Bill Could Pick Up Speed This Year
Turnover in the Florida Senate could signal brighter prospects this year for a renewed proposal that would prevent local governments from regulating app-based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft
Read More »Scott Proposes Freezing Fees, Bright Futures Extension
Seeking to keep higher-education costs low and help more students graduate on time, Gov. Rick Scott on Tuesday will outline an ambitious legislative agenda to cap student fees, eliminate sales taxes on textbook purchases and extend the Bright Futures scholarships to summer classes.
Read More »Scott Taps Conservative Lawson For Supreme Court
Gov. Rick Scott on Friday selected C. Alan Lawson, chief judge of the Daytona Beach-based 5th District Court of Appeal, to replace Justice James E.C. Perry, who is retiring.
Read More »In Photos: Satchel’s Pizza Reopens After Fire Destroys Salvage Shop
Well-known Gainesville pizza restaurant, Satchel's Pizza, reopened Friday after a fire destroyed it's salvage shop. The store opened at 11 a.m. and sold salvageable souvenirs and accepted donations for charred T-shirts and bandannas that had survived the fire.
Read More »Water Claims Could Lead To More Citizens Policies
Increases in water-damage claims --- primarily in South Florida --- will likely reverse years of downsizing by the state-backed Citizens Property Insurance, board members were advised Wednesday as they approved a hike in the corporation's operating budget.
Read More »Nation’s Largest Solar Installer To Open Florida Facility
The largest U.S. solar panel installer is moving into Florida's residential market after the state's voters last month rejected a utility-backed ballot measure that critics said would make going solar more expensive
Read More »Dignity Village Will Close In Time, The Right Way
Alachua County Commissioner Robert “Hutch” Hutchinson said, “Dignity Village will be closed.” He added, "We’re not going to be closing Grace Marketplace or Dignity Village within weeks or months. We are going to take our time and do it right.”
Read More »State, FEMA, And SBA Provide $7.3 Million To Residents And Businesses Affected By Hurricane Hermine
Federal funding has come through for Florida residents following two of the most recent natural disasters that affected the state, Hurricane Hermine and Hurricane Matthew. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that they have given more than $7.3 …
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