Tax Revenue
Braman Pledges To Fight Sun Life Stadium Deal
The biggest thorn in the side of the public financing of Marlins Park was billionaire Norman Braman. With the Dolphins now asking for public money to help renovate Sun Life Stadium, Braman is back to fight against the new stadium deal.
Florida Owed More Than A $100 Million In Unpaid Taxes, Fines
State officials have given up trying to collect more than a million dollars in taxes, fees and fines that are owed.
Florida Economists: Growth To Continue Next Three Years
Proof that Florida’s economy is recovering the recession: state tax collections are up, and Florida economists are predicting that tax revenue will continue to grow over the next three years.
Thousands Apply For Broward Teacher Positions
At the Broward County Convention Center Monday, the third floor was jammed with unemployed school teachers looking to win a job in the school district. Some 2,000 applied for 300 positions that are opening up.
Proposed ICE Detention Center In Southwest Ranches Killed By Agency
With support eroding for a new privately built and operated federal detention center in Southwest Ranches, the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency announced late Friday that it was abandoning plans for the center, a victory for opponents and a blow to those who saw it as a source of tax revenue and jobs.
State Grapples Over How Much Casinos Would Bring In
As the fight over proposed destination casinos hits the state legislature; preliminary estimates from the state say the move could bring in more than $100 million to the state in the first year.
2012 Budget Gap To Be Upwards Of $1.7 Billion
The state government is expected to face another shortfall over the next two years ranging from $1.3 to $1.7 billion according to state economists.
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Shopping Around South Florida
Best Shopping Centers & Malls
From Sawgrass Mills to the Falls, these are your best bets for malls.
Best South Florida Thrift Stores
Malls too expensive? Check out the bargains and be thrifty.
