Today's Top Stories - July 28th, 2026

There are two sides to stories and one side to facts. On balance, the proposal likely is sensible, although with unincorporated residents likely paying a meaningfully higher tax rate for PBSO – this isn’t an issue that’s going to be popular for about 45% of the community.

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

Franklin Pierce. Pete Rose. Dan Fouts. Oscar Robinson. Tony Stewart. What do these people have in common? They’re the most famous #14’s in history...or in the case of Franklin Pierce – the only #14 in history as he was the 14th President of the United States. The others were all arguably the best athletes sporting the number 14 in their respective sports historically. My point in mentioning them is this... it’s not often in life you’ll rank 14th in something and claim bragging rights...however there are times when being #14 is awesome. In the case of Florida’s economy...this is one of those times. The latest data from the Florida Chamber of Commerce shows our state’s economy having reached remarkable new comparative levels.

Today's Top Stories - July 27th, 2026

My first rule of money... Never let your money and emotions cross paths. This story is a weekly wake-up call to show you the near-worst-case scenario for stocks and crypto. Why? So, you can plan your financial future with a cool head, not a racing pulse. The odds of a near-worst case outcome almost certainly won’t happen, however if your plan accounts for it – it can help you manage even the most trying markets like what we’ve experienced this year.

Today's Talkbacks - Attracting Businesses to Florida & PBC's Property Tax Signs

Your daily recap of the biggest news from around the state that impacts you throughout the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast.

It’s during times of adversity that you see what one’s character is made of. And it’s during specific issues that you can see exactly what your local news media is made of.