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Staff ReportsOctober 28, 2016

Consumer sentiment among Floridians declined 1.5 points in October to 90, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. The reading is the last one before the November election. “Consumer sentiment is 1.5 points lower than the current year’s average,” said Hector Sandoval, director of the Economic Analysis Program at UF’s Bureau of Economic […]

Tom JacksonOctober 28, 2016

Hjalma Johnson, small-town banker, international mensch and most devoted of Bull Gators, is never without a story pertinent to the moment. But he knows his listener’s time is precious, and so, even as he dives in, as if there were a pull-string in the middle of his back, he inevitably tenders this offer: “Stop me […]

Guest AuthorOctober 26, 2016

Candidates for Florida’s newly drawn Senate District 8 outlined their disparate visions for the future to more than 300 students at a debate held at the University of Florida Tuesday evening. But one thing both men had in common was their choice to lead lives that differ dramatically from the lives their fathers led. “Happiness […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 30, 2016

Consumer sentiment took an upward turn in September. The latest University of Florida consumer survey found consumer sentiment among Floridians was up 2.8 points in September. The report found four of the five components increased in September, while one remained unchanged. The report found perceptions about a person’s financial situation climbed 3.2 points from a […]

Associated PressSeptember 22, 2016

Florida could grow to more than 33 million residents by 2070, and the percentage of the state that is developed could jump from less than 20 percent to 33 percent, according to a new study presented Wednesday. Florida’s population would expand by 15 million people from 2010 to 2070 if growth trends continue, according to […]

Scott PowersSeptember 12, 2016

College students demonstrated it again in last week’s primary election: they don’t vote, at least not in primary elections. As first reported by Orlando Sentinel columnist Beth Kassab over the weekend, University of Central Florida’s on-campus students gave a dismal turnout, 4.3 percent, the worst in Orange County. Kassab noted even worse turnouts were seen among […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 3, 2016

Duke Energy will continue to supply electricity for the University of Florida. The University of Florida board of trustees voted Thursday to keep Duke Energy as the provider of both electricity and steam to UF’s main campus in Gainesville. The new agreement should be ratified and signed by the end of the year. Since 1992, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 29, 2016

The Florida Chamber of Commerce stands by its assertion that a high number of unlikely voters have already cast ballots in Tuesday’s primary. The Tampa Bay Times reported last week that the political team at the Florida Chamber of Commerce had noticed a trend in the number of people rarely voting in primary elections. The […]

Staff ReportsAugust 26, 2016

Consumer sentiment among Floridians plummeted 4.8 points in August to 88.2, according to the latest University of Florida consumer survey. This is the lowest reading in the last year, and all five components that make up the index declined. Perceptions of one’s personal financial situation now compared with a year ago dropped most sharply, down […]

Dominic CalabroAugust 24, 2016

It is Hurricane season in Florida. And Seminole season. And it’s also the season for the Gators and Rattlers and Bulls and many others. After a long hot summer, Floridians are eagerly awaiting the return of college football. Not only is college football great for the fans, but it is also a boon for communities […]

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Florida consumer sentiment ticks downward before the election

Tom Jackson: Banker’s pay-it-forward tale is essence of America

Keith Perry and Rod Smith offer different visions for Florida, while touching on the personal at SD 8 debate

Consumer sentiment ticked up in September

Study: Florida could have 33 million residents by 2070

College students avoid voting booths like the library on a Saturday night

UF votes to keep Duke Energy as campus electricity provider

Florida Chamber stands by assertion that there are a high number of “unlikely voters” in primary

Florida consumer sentiment drops in August, continues downward trend

Dominic Calabro: College football is a touchdown for Florida’s local and state economies