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Fewer people are moving to Florida — and more are leaving - Once the darling of American transplants, Florida’s appeal seems to have dimmed. Just three years ago, Florida ranked among the nation’s top destinations for people making a move. But that momentum seems to have faded. Florida still offers the warm climate and favorable tax structure that remain major draws, but it’s lost ground on the crucial affordability factor.
Florida gas prices up as travelers hit the road for the holidays - Gas prices are higher this week as travelers take to the road for Nochebuena and Christmas. But even with the 7-cent increase, most areas in Florida remain under $3 a gallon, according to an AAA report. And the average price across the country has dipped. North Florida remains the cheapest to get gas in the state. Naples and Palm Beach County are among the most expensive areas.
Stadium construction to shut down Daily's Place in Jacksonville for at least two years - When the Jonas Brothers walk off the stage at the end of their Dec. 30 concert at Daily's Place, the show won't be the only thing coming to an end — the venue itself will shut down for at least three years. Bold Events, the events-organizing firm owned by Jaguars owner Shad Khan that operates Daily's Place, is announcing today that the venue will suspend programming for 2026 and 2027 due to the Stadium of the Future construction project that will transform EverBank Stadium.
Tampa Bay’s growth is no accident: 2026 outlook - Across commercial real estate, hospitality and entrepreneurship, Tampa Bay is showing layered growth that signals durability rather than speculation. JLL research shows that lifestyle-driven mixed-use office districts consistently outperform traditional office markets. These environments command 32% higher rents, lease up twice as fast and maintain far lower vacancy rates.
Orlando officials say tree count is good investment, despite DOGE criticisms - Orlando oversees more than 110,000 trees, which shade its parks, line its streets and soak up rain, but also require trimming and pruning to keep them healthy and out of power lines and removing diseased or decaying trees before they topple in a hurricane at the city’s expense. Over the past four years, Orlando has created a detailed database on each of its trees: its location, species, height, width, age and health.
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