State of Florida
Recent News About State of Florida
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2023: Florida ranks 30th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,336,908
In 2023, Florida received $5,336,908 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 30th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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In Florida, 908 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Florida registered 908 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Florida receives 2 EDA grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023
Florida received two grants totaling $219,236 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Florida received one grant totaling $1,830,207 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023
Florida received seven grants totaling $1,421,465 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 7 EDA grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023
Florida received seven grants totaling $1,470,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Florida receives 1 EDA grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Florida received one grant totaling $396,000 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Florida one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Florida's license tax revenue up 4.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Florida collected $444 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Florida, 815 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Florida registered 815 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Florida's license tax revenue down 47.9% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
Florida collected $444 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Florida's license tax revenue up 2.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Florida collected $853 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Florida's license tax revenue up 21.2% in Q1 compared to previous quarter
Florida collected $853 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Florida collects $444 million in license tax revenue in Q2
Florida collected $444 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Florida collects $853 million in license tax revenue in Q1
Florida collected $853 million in license taxes during the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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EDA funds 18 projects to support economic development in Florida during 2023
Florida ranked 12th in the US after receiving 18 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.
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Florida's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 31.4% in Q1 compared to previous quarter
Florida collected $13 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Florida's combined tax revenues up 2.7% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Florida collected $17.5 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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VA provides 22.8% more home purchase loans in Florida in Q3
There were 8,107 VA home purchases in Florida in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $3.3 billion in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.