Boom turns to bust for Florida
Nevada, California and Florida have the nation’s weakest economies, according to a midyear review of state employment trends by Portfolio.com and bizjournals — a stunning reversal from half a decade ago. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Feds to send $239M to help prevent foreclosures
Florida is set to receive an additional $239 million in federal aid to help homeowners at risk of losing their homes because of unemployment. feeds.bizjournals.com |
Rothstein restitution just pennies on the dollar
A Fort Lauderdale federal judge has ruled that victims of Scott Rothstein’s $1.2 billion Ponzi scheme are entitled to a little more than $363 million in restitution. feeds.bizjournals.com |
AirTran starts new San Juan flights
AirTran Airways plans to expand service to Puerto Rico with twice daily flights from Tampa International Airport. (AAI) feeds.bizjournals.com |
Shapiro & Fishman win key ruling in foreclosure investigation
A judge in Palm Beach County has issued a setback for Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum in his efforts to investigate a Tampa law firm that focuses on foreclosure. feeds.bizjournals.com |