Although Florida's job numbers are taking a step forward, consumer confidence is taking a step back. Just released data shows the oil spill is already taking its toll on Florida's economy.

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Oil Spill Resulting in More Beachside Business on First Coast

Tiffany Griffith

@ June 15, 2010 5:43 PM Permalink

While the Gulf Coast is seeing a huge drop in tourist dollars because of the oil spill, many of those travelers are changing their plans and coming to the First Coast instead.

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Freeze Biting Some Businesses at the Beach

Tiffany Griffith

@ January 6, 2010 8:50 PM Permalink

Business is also going a little cold for some shops, hotels and bars along Northeast Florida beaches.

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Where is Tallahassee?

Rich Jones, News Director

@ February 12, 2009 7:16 AM Permalink

Executives with Visit Florida were called on the carpet by lawmakers after spending $600,000 hiring a Kansas City call center to promote tourism.

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Tourism Industry Fears Budget Ax

Rich Jones, News Director

@ January 7, 2009 6:05 AM Permalink

Tourism is a big part of Florida's economy but state budget cuts could cripple our state's marketing arm.

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Jacksonville Takes The Lead in Class-Action Lawsuit, Targets Travel Websites

Tiffany Griffith

@ July 9, 2008 5:57 AM Permalink

Nearly 20 online travel companies are being named in a class-action lawsuit being filed by the many travel destinations of Florida - including Jacksonville.

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Stay Here For Your Vacation?

Sam Jordan

@ July 8, 2008 7:19 PM Permalink

A new push is on to make Jacksonville a vacation spot. The marketing organization Visit Jacksonville has uneviled the new campaign called 'Escape to Jacksonville', which is targetting people right here.

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