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Florida Forever to get $100 million

Florida Forever, the state’s signature land-preservation program, will get a sizable, one-time boost in funding as lawmakers inched closer Sunday to patching together an estimated $92 billion budget for next fiscal year. House and Senate negotiator.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 9th, 2020

Senators continue to push for Forever Florida

Senators pressed forward Tuesday with a proposal that would provide $100 million a year for Florida Forever, as the House and Senate go into budget talks far apart on the land-buying program. The Senate Agriculture, Environment and General Government .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 26th, 2020

Florida Aquarium embarks on $14M investment in new exhibits, experiences

The Florida Aquarium is kicking off the year with major plans to install new exhibits and experiences for guests as part of a $14 million investment. On Thursday morning, Aquarium CEO Roger Germann unveiled the 14-month-long investment of capital .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 16th, 2020

Powerball jackpot hits $258 million. Here"s the tax bite for the winner

Although 24% is withheld from big lottery wins for federal taxes, the top marginal rate of 37% means the winner could expect to owe more to the IRS at tax time......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 9th, 2020

J.P. Morgan invests $53M in local plant nutrient firm

A local manufacturer has closed one of the largest fundraising rounds seen in Central Florida this year. Zellwood-based Anuvia Plants Nutrients Corp. completed the round on Dec. 10, raising $53.8 million from New York-based J.P. Morgan Securities LLP.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 10th, 2019

Study: Here"s how Port Canaveral ranks in cruise biz traffic

Port Canaveral is one of the best places to cruise out of in the world, according to the number of passengers it sees. There were nearly 2.1 million cruise line embarkations at the Central Florida port last year, based on a biennial study from Cruise.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 6th, 2019

The week in bankruptcies: Datum Technologies LLC, 929485 Florida Inc. and more

Tampa area bankruptcy courts recorded four filings — including three with total debts above $1 million — during the week that ended Oct. 11. Year to date through Oct. 11, the court recorded 125 Chapter 7, Chapter 9 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filin.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 17th, 2019

These are Florida"s charitable donations over $1 million

The list of Florida’s largest charitable donations for this year includes many notable names like former University of South Florida President Judy Genshaft and Arnie Bellini, co-founder of ConnectWise.  Tampa Bay Business Journal compiled a list of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsOct 16th, 2019

2019 BusinessWoman of the Year honoree: Catherine Stempien

Catherine Stempien helps to serve approximately 1.8 million electric retail customers in central Florida, including St. Petersburg, Clearwater and the greater Orlando area......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 15th, 2019

Chewy, co-headquartered in Boston, adding 150 jobs in Kentucky with $4.5M investment

Chewy Inc., co-headquartered in Boston and Florida, is expanding its national footprint about a year after announcing plans to add 300 jobs in Kentucky. The online pet supplies retailer (NYSE: CHWY) intends to invest $4.5 million and create 150 jobs in.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 30th, 2019

128,000 workers in New York state used paid family leave in first year

About 128,000 people statewide used paid family leave last year, out of about 8 million eligible workers, according to a report out this week from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office. About 86,500 of the claims made during the first year of the state-manda.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsAug 19th, 2019

$80 million jackpot winner must share with ex-wife, judge rules

"Rich was lucky—but it was his luck, not Mary's, that produced the lottery proceeds," argued attorneys for Mega Millions winner Rich Zelasko......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 21st, 2019

$80 million jackpot winner must share with ex-wife, judge rules

"Rich was lucky—but it was his luck, not Mary's, that produced the lottery proceeds," argued attorneys for Mega Millions winner Rich Zelasko......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 21st, 2019

What money experts suggest if you win the lottery

The Mega Millions jackpot is now worth $530 million, making it the seventh-largest in the game's history. Here's what five experts, including Kevin O'Leary, Suze Orman and Mark Cuban, say to do if you win......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 8th, 2019

What money experts say to do if you win the lottery

The Mega Millions jackpot is now worth $530 million, making it the seventh-largest in the game's history. Here's what five experts, including Kevin O'Leary, Suze Orman and Mark Cuban, say to do if you win......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 7th, 2019

What Kevin O"Leary, Suze Orman and other experts say to do if you win the lottery

The Mega Millions jackpot is now worth $530 million, making it the seventh-largest in the game's history. Here's what five experts, including Kevin O'Leary, Suze Orman and Mark Cuban, say to do if you win......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJun 7th, 2019

A Canadian who won a $5 million lottery jackpot says he"s keeping his job as a janitor

British Columbia Lottery Corporation Vito Halasan, 58, won $7 million CAD ($5 million USD) in a British Columbia Lottery drawing on April 27 and picked up his winnings earlier this month. He said .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 30th, 2019

Mega Millions Lottery Hits $418 Million: 12 Things Not to Do If You Win!

Countless people who bought lottery tickets last week hoped they would win the Mega Millions jackpot which was above $400 million. There were no winners Friday night, and the prize will rise above........»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstMay 26th, 2019

Key Words: Lawyer ‘shocked’ at how much money the Parkland shooter just inherited

For most people, a windfall of almost half-a-million dollars would go a long way. For Nikolas Cruz, the man responsible for murdering 17 people in Parkland, Florida last year, it probably won’t mean much, other than him losing his public defender......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 25th, 2019

Planning to win the lottery and go off the grid? Not so fast

Everyone dreams of it: having a small piece of paper with the right numbers printed on it and winning the life-changing $200 million, $700 million or $1 billion jackpot. But what happens after you w.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralApr 25th, 2019