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BusinessRoyal Caribbean Beats Expectations and Raises Its Full-Year Outlook
The Miami-based cruise giant reported stronger-than-expected second-quarter earnings and lifted its guidance for the rest of 2026.
BusinessNextEra Energy Posts Higher Q2 Profit and a Growing Clean-Energy Backlog
The Juno Beach utility giant reported a 9.5% rise in adjusted earnings per share and added 3.6 gigawatts to its renewables pipeline.
BusinessTesla Extends Its Robotaxi Service to Orlando and Tampa
Weeks after debuting in Miami, Tesla's driverless ride service moved into two more Florida metros just ahead of its quarterly earnings call.
BusinessFlorida Ports Invest Billions to Stay Ahead of Demand
As cargo volumes climb, the state's seaports are racing to expand before they hit their limits.
BusinessTampa's Startup Founders Build a Tighter Support Network
Peer groups and small funds are filling the gaps that once sent talent to bigger cities.
BusinessThe Rise of Florida's Homegrown Food and Beverage Brands
From craft sodas to hot sauce, a wave of local makers is scaling out of the Sunshine State.
BusinessPink Petals Nail Spa: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS
When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.
BusinessFort Myers Rebuilds Its Economy One Storefront at a Time
Two years on from disaster, a coastal downtown is finding its footing through small, stubborn wins.
BusinessWhy Corporate Headquarters Keep Relocating to Florida
A steady migration of employers is changing the economic center of gravity across the state.