https://www.nfib.com NFIB Small Business Association en-US Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:29:47 +0000 NFIB’s annual event brings small business to Capitol Hill. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-small-business-owners-meet-with-congressional-leaders-at-nfibs-d-c-fly-in/ 16 Jun 2026 15:12:29 +0000 florida-small-business-owners-meet-with-congressional-leaders-at-nfibs-d-c-fly-in https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/HKagmXOWUAA_Bxj.jpg Main Street pulls back on hiring. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-florida-executive-director-reacts-to-mays-small-business-optimism-index/ 11 Jun 2026 13:46:29 +0000 nfib-florida-executive-director-reacts-to-mays-small-business-optimism-index https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Fotolia_45348884_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg Main Street owners contend with increased labor costs https://www.nfib.com/news/news/nfib-jobs-report-small-business-job-openings-decline-in-may/ 05 Jun 2026 14:53:30 +0000 nfib-jobs-report-small-business-job-openings-decline-in-may https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Fotolia_224400046_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg The Florida Legislature was in session this week to consider Gov. DeSantis’s property tax reform proposal. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-property-tax-special-session-update/ 02 Jun 2026 15:24:28 +0000 florida-property-tax-special-session-update https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Taxes2.jpg Small business owners should still prepare for possible disruptions. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/noaa-predicts-below-normal-atlantic-hurricane-season/ 01 Jun 2026 21:45:19 +0000 noaa-predicts-below-normal-atlantic-hurricane-season https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Screenshot-2026-06-01-at-43459-PM.png The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will release its annual Atlantic hurricane season outlook on Thursday, May 21. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, but storms are most common from mid-August through mid-October. Don’t assume your business is safe just becaus https://www.nfib.com/news/news/be-sure-your-small-business-is-ready-for-hurricane-season/ 18 May 2026 14:01:41 +0000 be-sure-your-small-business-is-ready-for-hurricane-season https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/key-west-81664_640.jpg Check out NFIB's new report. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/tax-day-new-report-highlights-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-florida/ 15 Apr 2026 14:34:41 +0000 tax-day-new-report-highlights-benefits-of-20-small-business-tax-deduction-becoming-permanent-in-florida https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NFIB_MembershipPhotos_100-scaled.jpg Lawmakers are considering reforms to the state’s property tax. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-legislative-update-special-session-coming-in-april/ 31 Mar 2026 15:04:11 +0000 florida-legislative-update-special-session-coming-in-april https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fotolia_60132851_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Sunshine State remains a top state for small business success https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-data-florida-small-business-owners-confident-about-future-growth/ 19 Mar 2026 14:15:41 +0000 new-data-florida-small-business-owners-confident-about-future-growth https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Webinar983782.jpg Lawmakers will return to Tallahassee to debate proposals. https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-property-tax-debate-make-your-voice-heard/ 16 Mar 2026 23:04:02 +0000 florida-property-tax-debate-make-your-voice-heard https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Taxes2.jpg The Florida Legislature is set to adjourn on March 13 https://www.nfib.com/news/news/session-is-ending-soon-take-action-now-on-important-legislation/ 03 Mar 2026 15:20:52 +0000 session-is-ending-soon-take-action-now-on-important-legislation https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Florida-Capitol-December-2021-photo-by-TODD-PACK-scaled.jpeg The Florida Legislature is considering unemployment benefits legislation https://www.nfib.com/news/news/take-action-stop-fraudulent-unemployment-claims/ 13 Feb 2026 16:49:25 +0000 take-action-stop-fraudulent-unemployment-claims https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/UnemploymentBenefitClaim.jpg Owners from across the state gathered to hear from state leaders https://www.nfib.com/news/news/small-business-owners-meet-in-tallahassee-for-nfibs-annual-small-business-day/ 03 Feb 2026 15:16:54 +0000 small-business-owners-meet-in-tallahassee-for-nfibs-annual-small-business-day https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/3-scaled.jpg The 2026 legislative session began today https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-small-businesses-highlight-top-priorities-for-2026-legislative-session/ 13 Jan 2026 20:33:32 +0000 florida-small-businesses-highlight-top-priorities-for-2026-legislative-session https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/FL-State-Captiol-2019-scaled-1.jpeg Join us in Tallahassee for our annual event https://www.nfib.com/news/news/register-today-for-florida-small-business-day-2026/ 17 Dec 2025 15:49:50 +0000 register-today-for-florida-small-business-day-2026 https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Fotolia_60132851_Subscription_Monthly_XXL-scaled.jpg Labor quality is Main Street's top issue https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-small-business-optimism-edges-up-in-november/ 11 Dec 2025 21:49:05 +0000 florida-small-business-optimism-edges-up-in-november https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/shutterstock_1711144648-scaled-1.jpg A seasonally adjusted 32% of small business owners report unfilled job openings https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-job-openings-remain-steady-while-economy-grows/ 06 Oct 2025 17:45:44 +0000 florida-job-openings-remain-steady-while-economy-grows https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Carpenter.jpg Main Street cites labor quality as the top issue https://www.nfib.com/news/news/new-nfib-survey-florida-small-business-optimism-improves-again/ 10 Sep 2025 18:59:38 +0000 new-nfib-survey-florida-small-business-optimism-improves-again https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Close-up-of-farmer-from-the-knees-down-and-showing-his-boots-dirty-with-a-pitchfork-in-the-ground.jpg Owners discussed the Small Business Deduction and other tax wins https://www.nfib.com/news/news/congressman-randy-fine-tours-bunnell-small-business-meets-with-local-employers/ 02 Sep 2025 13:59:47 +0000 congressman-randy-fine-tours-bunnell-small-business-meets-with-local-employers https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2-scaled.jpg The NCCI proposed a 6.9% decrease for new and renewal policies https://www.nfib.com/news/news/florida-small-businesses-can-expect-additional-reduction-in-workers-comp-rates/ 02 Sep 2025 13:55:44 +0000 florida-small-businesses-can-expect-additional-reduction-in-workers-comp-rates https://www.nfib.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Florida-Capitol-December-2021-photo-by-TODD-PACK-scaled.jpeg