Minimum Wage Increase Effective Today
In accordance with Florida’s Constitution, the minimum wage in Florida increases to $11 an hour, effective today, September 30, 2022. The cash wage for employers claiming tip credit is $7.98 Read More
The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment Survey to Evaluate Impact of Hurricane Ian on the State’s Business
Tallahassee, FL – Today, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and the State Emergency Response Team (SERT) activated the Business Damage Assessment Survey in response to Hurricane Ian. Survey Read More
FRLA Asks Hotels to List Availability, Allow Pets
In advance of Hurricane Ian, FRLA continues to urge all Florida lodging operators to utilize VISIT Florida’s Emergency Accommodations Module (EAM) to list availabilities for visitors and displaced residents seeking Read More
Emergency Accommodations Module Launched
In preparation for Hurricane Ian, VISIT FLORIDA has activated the Emergency Accommodations Module on Expedia.com to provide real-time hotel and lodging availability for impacted Floridians and visitors throughout the state. Read More
State of Emergency and Florida Price Gouging Hotline Both Expanded
Governor Ron DeSantis has expanded the State of Emergency for all 67 Florida Counties and Attorney General Ashley Moody Activates Price Gouging Hotline in Advance of Tropical Storm Ian (formerly Read More