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For the first time in almost three years, Florida’s existing home sales rose in September, a 24 percent increase in activity in the year-to-year comparison; last month’s sales of existing condos statewide increased 11 percent in the year-to-year comparison, according…

In the wake of a Florida Supreme Court hearing that will allow for higher attorney fees in some cases, the organization that makes rate filings for workers compensation insurers in Florida says it will ask regulators next month to raise…

PANAMA CITY – A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a challenge to the federal environmental permit needed to continue work on the new Panama City – Bay County International Airport. The final order was issued by the U.S. District Court’s…

DESTIN — Florida’s Great Northwest Inc. is ready to pump $1.75 million into programs that will help develop a high-paid, skilled workforce for the region. The private, non-profit organization is comprised of county and local economic development groups, workforce development…

Lobbyist Michael Dobson of Tallahassee has entered an agreement to pay back a client for work that he allegedly didn't do to settle two claims against him filed with the House.    Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Panama City, filed a complaint…

PENSACOLA – Using information technology to bring down the cost of health care – and improve the delivery of medical services – will be the focus of the second annual Strategic Health Intelligence Summit hosted by the Pensacola Bay Area…

TALLAHASSEE — Homes & Land announced on Wednesday that it will begin to offer its Realtor® advertisers featured listings on Yahoo! Real Estate.    With this new ad package, Homes & Land Realtors are able to promote specific homes as featured…

TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that local government spending has ballooned uncontrollably, the National Federation of Independent Business kicked off a petition drive Tuesday to put an amendment on the 2010 ballot restricting local governments' ability to spend. Calling the initiative "Your…

SANDESTIN — Nearly 300 business, community and political leaders from across Northwest Florida are gathered here this week for a three-day conference to foster regional unity and seek ways to stimulate the area’s economy.   “We must forge ahead and…

TALLAHASSEE — There was good and bad news for the state's Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Tuesday. The fund that reimburses insurance companies facing extraordinary claims following a hurricane has more mostly liquid assets – totaling about $10 billion – than ever…