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Peter SchorschFebruary 2, 2017

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Sachs Media Group, Florida’s powerhouse public affairs communications firm, reported its best year ever in 2016, with revenues surging by 20 percent. In a crowded space of small and large firms that support legislative causes with messages and media, Sachs Media Group is among the largest and longest standing, with a deep bench, comprehensive suite […]

Mitch PerryFebruary 2, 2017

Dana Young is introducing new legislation to give small craft breweries the ability to move product through other craft breweries. But the “Big Beer” industry in Tallahassee is already expressing concerns about SB 554, the Senate proposal filed Thursday by the Republican from Tampa. The bill allows craft breweries producing under 7,000 kegs a year, and does not […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

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Gov. Rick Scott continued to make the pitch for economic incentives, telling Florida business leaders to call their House members to encourage them to support his request for millions of dollars for Enterprise Florida. “Here’s my ask: This, in my opinion, is the most important thing we can do for the state,” he said. “Talk […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 2, 2017

NextEra Energy Inc., the parent of Florida Power & Light, reported fourth-quarter earnings of $966 million, or $2.06 per share. The Juno Beach-based company said its adjusted earnings were $1.21 per share. The results missed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.29 per […]

Associated PressFebruary 2, 2017

For decades, Australia and the U.S. have enjoyed the coziest of relationships, collaborating on everything from military and intelligence to diplomacy and trade. Yet an irritable tweet President Donald Trump fired off about Australia and a dramatic report of an angry phone call between the nations’ leaders proves that the new U.S. commander-in-chief has changed […]

Michael MolineFebruary 2, 2017

With the Legislature poised to confront major challenges to Florida’s insurance industry and the businesses and consumers who rely on it, the Florida Chamber of Commerce will convene in Miami Thursday to map out possible solutions. On the agenda are mandatory personal-injury protection, or PIP, coverage for motorists; abuse of assignment-of-benefits agreements in property insurance; […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 2, 2017

The average cost of a Super Bowl party is down slightly in 2017, but the Florida Retail Federation doesn’t think that will stop Floridians from going all out this weekend. Florida families are expected to spend an average of $75 per person to watch Super Bowl LI between the Atlanta Falcons and the New England […]

Staff ReportsFebruary 1, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott and the Florida Cabinet on Wednesday formally approved Ryan Matthews as interim Secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection. Matthews will serve until Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam decide on a permanent replacement for outgoing Secretary Jon Steverson. Until then, Matthews will be […]

Jim RosicaFebruary 1, 2017

A Florida appellate court has ruled that a former Uber driver isn’t entitled to unemployment benefits because he was an independent contractor, not an employee. A unanimous three-judge panel of the 3rd District Court of Appeal in Miami ruled Wednesday for the Department of Economic Opportunity, the state’s jobs agency, against Darrin E. McGillis. The […]

Scott PowersFebruary 1, 2017

Current CareerSource Florida Vice President of Policy Michelle Dennard is in line to become the new president of the state’s workforce preparation and placement agency. Dennard was the top-scoring candidate for CareerSource’s president and chief executive officer job following interviews of three finalists conducted Jan. 20 by the agency board’s search committee. She scored highest on […]

Headlines

Sachs Media Group surges to record year in 2016

Dana Young files bill allowing craft breweries to distribute limited amounts of their own product

Rick Scott stresses need for economic incentive dollars during Enterprise Florida meeting

FPL parent NextEra Energy misses Wall Street expectations

Analysis: Donald Trump’s clash with Australia strains alliance

Florida Chamber hosting summit in Miami to take on state’s insurance woes

Florida families will each spend at least $75 on Super Bowl festivities, retailers say

Rick Scott, state Cabinet OK Ryan Matthews as interim DEP secretary

Fla. court says Uber drivers are independent contractors, not employees

Michelle Dennard in line for CareerSource Florida presidency