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Floridian sentiment drops, in contrast with national consumer outlook

Consumer sentiment among Floridians dropped 2.1 points in July to 66.8, down from a revised figure of 68.9 in June. The decline contrasts with national consumer sentiment, which surged over seven points.

UF experts discuss 'Barbenheimer'

UF College of Liberal Arts and Sciences' Sean P Adams and Jillian Hernandez discuss the cultural context of 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer,' through their work, legacy, and of course... the perfect viewing order.

FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

University of Florida faculty provide expertise and insight during FIFA Women's World Cup

Is Florida’s rental market really cooling off?

National reports indicate that rent growth is declining and the market is shifting in tenants' favor. But in Florida, it may still be some time before prices level off or decrease.

Floridian sentiment ticks upward along with national consumer outlook

Consumer sentiment in Florida ticked up for a second consecutive month in June to 69.3, an increase of two-tenths of a point from a revised figure of 69.1 in May. Meanwhile, national consumer sentiment rose 5.2 points.

Longer ballots reduce voter participation, study shows

When it comes time to vote, you may think having more candidate options is better. But that’s not necessarily the case.

Survey reveals why people choose to visit Florida

Florida is known for its great weather and beautiful beaches, but why are people really flocking to the sunshine state? A University of Florida survey examined the various factors involved in visitor decision-making and found that social media plays a huge role in why people visit Florida.

Floridian sentiment inches higher as national sentiment plummets

After dropping for the first time in 2023 in April, consumer sentiment among Floridians inched up one-tenth of a point in May to 68.8 from a revised figure of 68.7. On the contrary, national sentiment plunged 4.3 points.

Restricting ride-hailing apps makes transportation systems less efficient

New University of Florida research shows that policies restricting the use of ride-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft can hurt the transportation ecosystem of a city.