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Florida tax relief for Florida businesses and families
Viera Voice - Florida
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Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–2026, totaling $117.4 billion after $567 million in line-item vetoes. TAX RELIEF FOR FLORIDA BUSINESSES AND FAMILIES The FY 2025-2026 budget includes $2 billion in tax relief...
Florida solar industry on edge as Congress slashes support for clean energy
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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As lawmakers in Washington have worked to hammer out the parts of President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” to curtail clean energy programs, Florida’s solar industry held its breath. Companies paused investments. Small business owners rallied...
Immokalee Foundation students pitch business ideas to area entrepreneurs
ABC7 - Florida
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July 4, 2025
Students in Collier County recently pitched business ideas to area business leaders and entrepreneurs. In “Positively Gulf Coast” it’s part of “What’s Your Pitch? A Showcase of Student Innovators.”The creative program is put on by The Immokalee...
Florida business owner discusses tax benefits on NFIB podcast
Sunshine Sentinel - Florida
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June 30, 2025
NFIB member and Florida small business owner April Meier participated in NFIB’s podcast, the Small Business Rundown. During the episode, she discussed her recent visit to Washington, D.C. for NFIB’s annual Fly-In event on Capitol Hill. Meier is...
Small businesses, nonprofits hurt by drought may qualify for loans
Leesburg Daily Commercial - Florida
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Small businesses and nonprofits in South Florida affected by the June 1, 2025, drought can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans. The loans, provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), offer up to $2 million with interest...
The "Athens Of Florida" Is Quickly Becoming The Coolest City In The State
The Travel
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July 4, 2025
When most people plan a trip to Florida, they usually stick to well-known tourist spots like Miami and Orlando. However, this has started to change in recent years. Located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, DeLand has quickly become the state's...
How will Florida's new budget impact Bay County?
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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Florida's new state budget preserves Tourist Development Councils, benefiting Bay County's tourism industry. Governor DeSantis vetoed funding for phones for homeless youth and a wastewater feasibility study in Bay County. The budget eliminates...
Florida Republicans push 'One Big Beautiful Bill' to boost economy
South Lake Today - Florida
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June 30, 2025
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Serving Florida's 11th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Daniel Webster Serving Florida's 11th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Florida Congressman Daniel Webster,...
UAPB sophomore gets national post
The Pine Bluff Commercial - Arkansas
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July 11, 2025
Semiyah Smith, a sophomore majoring in hospitality and tourism management at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, was recently elected to the National Society for Minorities in Hospitality's National Board. Her appointment as chair for the...
Florida Republicans urge Congress to pass 'One Big Beautiful Bill
East Hillsborough News - Florida
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June 30, 2025
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan representing Florida's 16th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotU.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan representing Florida's 16th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan,...
“So glad” - John Daly embraces Florida QB as newest member of Arkansas hog family
Sportskeeda
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July 4, 2025
Florida QB Joaquin Kavouklis has made a commitment to join the Arkansas Razorbacks’ 2027 class. Happy with the new addition, PGA Tour legend John Daly shared a post on Instagram welcoming Kavouklis to the team. Kavouklis, who is a promising QB...
Florida Republicans write letter in support of the Big Beautiful Bill | Column
Tampa Bay Times - Florida
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Editor’s note: On Monday, Rep. Vern Buchanan led an open letter to the people of Florida cosigned by 11 members of the Florida Republican congressional delegation, urging Congress to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and send it to President...
Comcast Expands Fiber Internet Access with New Network in Westlake, Florida
The Fast Mode
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July 4, 2025
Comcast Builds All-New Fiber Internet Network in Westlake, Florida A new and powerful fiber Internet network is being built across Westlake, Florida. Once finished, more than 1,200 homes and businesses will have access to reliable and ultra-fast...
BooXkeeping Franchise Expands to Seminole County, Florida, with New Franchisee Ross Duhaime
Franchise Opportunities
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By: BooXkeeping Franchise | 0 Shares 56 Reads July 03, 2025 // Franchising.com // Seminole County, Fla. — BooXkeeping proudly announces its expansion into Seminole County, Florida. The newest franchise location will be led by Ross Duhaime, a...
Comcast Builds All-New Fiber Internet Network in Westlake, Florida
The AI Journal
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July 4, 2025
Tech leader’s investment will bring Xfinity and Comcast Business services to Palm Beach County community WESTLAKE, Fla., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A new and powerful fiber Internet network is being built across Westlake, Florida. Once finished,...
Salt Provisions In The One Big Beautiful Bill Act: A Mirage Rather Than A Panacea Of Relief For High-Income Earners
JD Supra - California
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July 10, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law ushering in sweeping federal tax changes. The legislation notably expands the Qualified Business Income (QBI) deduction for professionals and further enhances...
Live in a red county in Florida? Trump's bill is not beautiful for you
The Palm Beach Post - Florida
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Kudos to the 12 Republicans in the Florida congressional delegation for their frank, if not completely honest, description of President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act and their rationale for supporting it. In their view, the bill's one big...
Letter from small business owner: Grit, hustle, and faith required in small business ownership
The Citizen of East Alabama
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Running a small business in Alabama takes grit, hustle, and no shortage of faith. But lately, it feels like no matter how hard we work, we’re always one lawsuit away from losing everything. That’s not just my story. It’s the reality for thousands...
South Florida HBCU Picnic back at FMU
South Florida Times
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July 3, 2025
PHOTO COURTESY OF SOUTH FLORIDA HBCU PICNIC DOING FOR SELF: At a time when DEI initiatives are under threat and historically Black narratives are being marginalized, South Florida’s HBCU alumni and professionals are responding with MIAMI GARDENS –...
Charter Capital expands with new Florida office
Grand Rapids Business Journal - Michigan
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July 3, 2025
Grand Rapids-based Charter Capital Partners has expanded into the fast-growing southeastern U.S. with the opening of a new office in Tampa, Fla. The new office, Charter Capital’s first outside of Michigan, “strengthens the firm’s national...