Stories Tagged as
Florida
Orlando is 'purple' when it comes to political donors
by
David Gura
Aug 1, 2012
Central Florida city is a top locale for both GOP and Democratic fundraisers, in a swing state that will play a key role for either Mitt Romney or Barack Obama winning the election.
High-end buyers boost Florida condo market
Jul 24, 2012
Empty nesters with money to spend are fueling something of a boom in Florida's vacation home market.
These fireworks are brought to you by Bacardi
Jul 4, 2012
Thanks to corporate sponsors, Coral Gables, Fla., gets its fireworks show back after budget woes axed it six years ago.
Condo buyers square off against foreign investors
Jun 25, 2012
The condo market is on the rise in hot cities like Miami. But that means competition from international buyers who bring cash.
What Leap Day means for the U.S. economy
by
Mark Simpson
Feb 29, 2012
There's one extra day this month for businesses around the country to try and rake in some extra dough. In Central Florida, some hotels and one very big mouse are using Leap Day to drum up excitement.
More from NASCAR CEO Brian France
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
Heading into the Florida primary, we went to the CEO of NASCAR to get a glimpse at the state's economic situation.
Florida gets more jobs, but maybe not the right kind
by
Kenny Malone
Jan 30, 2012
Florida has long relied on tourism to drive its economy, but the state wants more technology firms and other skilled jobs.
For public good, not for profit.
Florida lawmaker hopes to change food stamp rules
Jan 30, 2012
Florida is the latest of states that are proposing to limit what kinds of food people on food stamps can buy.
How the Florida economy has hit NASCAR
by
Adriene Hill
Jan 30, 2012
We speak to Brian France, the CEO of NASCAR, about how the economy in Florida has suffered in recent years, and what he hopes to get out of the primary in that state.
A moon colony for the economy?
by
Jeremy Hobson
and Stacey Vanek Smith
Jan 27, 2012
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has been grabbing headlines with his proposal to establish a "moon colony." Is it likely to happen?