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Financial advice website WalletHub ranked Florida as the top state in the nation for starting a business in 2025. California and New York, Florida’s typical business rivals, ranked 16th and 40th, respectively. The following is an excerpt from the report released earlier today.“Florida is the best state to start a business in 2025, with the second-highest number of businesses per capita and the highest percentage of adults engaged in entrepreneurship. It increased nearly 16% between 2016 and 2022, making it the fourth-highest rate in the nation.There are good reasons why so many people start businesses in Florida, including the fact…

President Donald Trump has a large family, many of whom are involved in the president’s campaign in some way.And as Trump campaigned for the November 2024 presidential election, his eldest granddaughter became the first of his grandchildren to take the stage.At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee in July, Kai Trump talked about how Trump was just “your average grandpa” to her.Like his grandpa, Kai is an avid golfer and Floridian. She lives in Jupiter and attends school in Palm Beach Gardens. Both are located near the Grandfather Mar-a-Lago Resort and Club of Palm Beach.In August, she verbally committed to…

Online retail giant Amazon announced Wednesday that it will close all seven of its warehouses in the Canadian province of Quebec within the next two months.The e-commerce giant said the move would result in “further savings for customers in the long term.” But a Canadian union that successfully unionized one warehouse accused the company of shutting down locations to fend off local organizing efforts.Amazon said the closure will result in the loss of about 1,700 permanent, full-time jobs in the Greater Montreal area. The warehouse also employs 250 temporary workers.Amazon said it would rely on local third-party companies to deliver…

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ announcement that he’s appointing Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill the U.S. Senate seat vacated by Marco Rubio places the 49-year-old Plant City native in an exotic locale far from home.But if her personal history is any indication, she will attract notice in Washington as a hard-charging — and highly partisan — advocate for her home state.“Every day I go to work, every decision that I make, every person I hire, I do so with the understanding that the people of Florida gave me this opportunity,” she said after Thursday’s announcement. “And I want to deliver…

The city says California’s sanctuary state law hinders local agencies’ ability to comply with federal law.On January 21, Southern California’s Huntington Beach City Council voted unanimously to declare the Orange County city a “non-sanctuary city.”The proclamation, proposed by Mayor Pat Burns and aimed at preventing crime, was announced after Gov. Gavin Newsom convened a special legislative session aimed at protecting illegal immigrants from deportation.”Let’s be clear, we’re going to provide the highest level of safety for our citizens,” Burns told the City Council. “It’s going to be the best thing for Huntington Beach. Start with Huntington Beach.”The mayor also cited…

President-elect Donald Trump will be officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States today.Trump will be sworn in as president for the second time at the inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C., along with Vice President-elect J.D. Vance.Here’s a look at when the inaugural ceremony will begin and what its schedule will look like.What is Inauguration Ceremony? Event DefinitionAccording to USA.gov, Inauguration Day is the day the president-elect and vice president-elect are sworn into office.Inauguration ceremonies are typically held on January 20th (or January 21st if January 20th falls on a Sunday) every four years. The inauguration ceremony…

issued January 17th|updated January 17thTAMPA — A federal judge has ruled on a $122 million shortfall on the books of a bankrupt St. Petersburg nonprofit that managed a medical trust fund for more than 2,000 injured and disabled people. The court ruled that a Clearwater businessman was responsible.Judge Roberta Colton of the Middle District of Florida this week signed a summary judgment against Leo Govoni filed by bankruptcy trustee Michael Goldberg. This gave him the power to trace Govoni’s assets. Govoni’s Boston Finance Group received a $100 million loan from the Center for Special Needs Trust Management.The judge also approved…

The United States Prosecutor Roger B. Handberg has announced that Matthew A. Inman (39 years old, Orlando) has arrested and filed a criminal complaint. In the case of being convicted, Inman could be sentenced to at least five years in federal prison and up to 20 years. Inman was hired by tourist group Visit Orlando, but is now leaving the group. Visit Orlando said, “After knowing the charges, he began the procedure to release his employment immediately. The dismissal came into effect on January 21.”Inman was also involved in two local political organizations, the Democratic Party of the Orange County…

Today is Inauguration Day.At noon today, Monday, January 20th (also MLK Day), Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States.But when will he return to the White House? Will he live there at all?Here’s a short list of presidents who lived elsewhere while in office, when presidents can move to the White House, and what you need to know about Inauguration Day.Does the President have to live in the White House?There are no laws or regulations that require the President of the United States to reside in the White House.The first president, George Washington, did…

Written by Sam Taub, NerdWalletThe investment information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not provide advisory or brokerage services and does not recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities, or other investments.January is a great time to start working towards your financial goals. If you want to start investing, the first step is to open an investment account. But which type of account is right for you?Roth IRAs have tax benefits and can be useful for long-term savings goals such as retirement or even buying your first home. Brokerage accounts…