South Florida's tourism may shift toward higher-end development as small businesses face rebuilding costs after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

In the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton, South Florida's tourism may shift toward higher-end development as small businesses face rebuilding costs. The state’s unemployment rate remains steady at 3.4%, with 368,000 unemployed. Florida's space industry is poised to break its launch record. Additionally, over 1,000 smoke shops opened since 2019, and a new French plant in Daytona will create 1,000 jobs, while restaurateurs struggle with rising costs and wages.

October 21, 2024
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