Florida

Two CDDs argue their bond plans comply with state law despite a challenge by residents.

Federal investigators are seeking to learn if the Related Group, Miami's biggest developer, lowered costs on an affordable-housing project by hiring subcontractors who failed to pay employment taxes, the Miami Herald has learned.

The developer of a Florida passenger train service may forgo private activity bonds.

Florida’s utilities expect to take on more debt to develop alternative water sources, Fitch Ratings says.

A new Florida education bill is credit negative for 67 public school districts, Moody's says.

Federal prosecutors have asked Miami-Dade County to provide records of all affordable housing projects funded through a $137 million bond program that helps finance rental apartments for low-income people, according to a wide-ranging subpoena obtained Friday by the Miami Herald.

Florida retiree Martin Kessler, 93, opposes the Poinciana Community Development District’s bond issue.

Tallahassee, Fla., plans to price $150.3 million of energy system refunding bonds.

Residents of a Florida retirement community challenged its plans to issue tax-exempt bonds.

Both an $18 million road bond and a $16 million public safety bond that were approved by Venice voters last November passed muster during a Thursday validation hearing.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott signs an $83 billion budget after brokering a deal to rework some funds.

Vero Beach, Fla., signed a letter of intent to sell its utility to Florida Power & Light.

In an IRS-driven exchange, a Florida jail operator will exchange tax-exempt bonds for taxable debt.

Florida unveiled a new website Wednesday to improve transparency for bondholders and market experts.

A federal judge dismissed two lawsuits that attempted to block All Aboard Florida’s use of bonds.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott may veto the Legislature's $82.4 billion budget.

Florida lawmakers missed a deadline to strike a deal on the budget this week, sending the annual session into overtime.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott asked Ben Watkins to help convince the Legislature that tourism funding supports state and local ratings.

A bill that passed the Florida Senate would authorize bonds to fight algae blooms.