Florida Policy Index

Florida's economy has evolved into one of the largest and most dynamic in the world. With a gross state product approaching $1.7 trillion, Florida now ranks among the world's largest economies if measured as an independent nation. Behind much of that growth—international trade, manufacturing, tourism, defense, logistics, energy, and construction—stands an industry that often receives far less public attention than it deserves: maritime.

Republicans have officially taken the lead in voter registration in Miami-Dade County, a longtime Democratic stronghold, marking a historic shift in Florida’s political landscape.