Florida lawmakers to consider weakening century-old child labor laws
A proposed GOP bill to loosen child labor laws in Florida is part of a...
Economy
A surge of hiring in September defies predictions, pointing to US job market’s enduring resilience
An unforeseen burst of hiring last month has lifted hopes that the economy will prove...
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Don’t expect the same raise you got last year
U.S. employers surveyed said merit raises will average about 3.7% across all industries next year,...
The average long-term US mortgage rate surges to 7.49%, its highest level since December 2000
The cost of financing a home surged again this week as the average long-term U.S....
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Orlando restaurant leaves its downtown home
DoveCote in downtown Orlando has revealed it is moving, but not announced a new location.
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‘Insanely rising costs’ shut down Altamonte Springs restaurant
An Altamonte Spring restaurant is closing, citing "insanely rising costs" as the reason for the...
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Florida minimum wage reaches $12, but inflation dampens impact
Florida's minimum wage increased to $12 an hour Saturday on its way to reaching $15.
Fed’s Powell gets an earful about inflation and interest rates from small businesses
Federal Reserve officials typically gather many of their insights and observations about the economy from...
Orange County approves $6.7 billion budget for fiscal year starting Oct. 1
As Central Florida's population grows, so do the operating costs for Orange County government, which...
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Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood is booming with new businesses
More than a dozen new businesses have opened in Orlando's Mills 50 neighborhood in the...