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Raphael Bostic, the regional Federal Reserve president, said Monday he’s been surprised at how fast inflation and the job market have slowed in just the last few months.

Cyber attacks are on the rise. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there are currently 19 cyber attacks under investigation in Florida.

The Florida Council of 100 released a report about types of businesses and industries that different areas of the state should work to attract, while offering its more than 150 members to help link businesses with regional economic-development organizations.

Tree prices across the country are up roughly 10% from 2022, according to the American Christmas Tree Association, which tracks tree prices.

Spirits and beer giant Diageo saw billions wiped off its market value after it warned that a sharp slowdown in its business in Latin America and the Caribbean was hitting sales and potential profits.

A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being.

The Republican-controlled House Commerce Committee voted 13-5 to approve the plan, as lawmakers entered the next-to-last week of the annual legislative session.

With this year’s regular legislative session starting March 7, Associated Industries of Florida brought together lawmakers, lobbyists and representatives of business groups to discuss a series of ideas for reducing lawsuits and legal damages.

U.S. employers added 517,000 jobs in January, as the unemployment rate fell to 3.4% . The job market remains tight, despite signs of a slowing economy.

Visit Florida President and CEO Dana Young last week expressed concerns that global inflation and lengthy visa-processing times could affect the final numbers for 2022 and tourism in 2023.

The Labor Department has cited Amazon for failing to keep workers safe at three warehouses. Federal safety inspectors found workers at high risk of lower back injuries and musculoskeletal disorders.

Employers say that noncompete agreements are needed to protect trade secrets and investments. The FTC says they deprive workers of their economic liberties and has proposed a rule to ban them.