TAMPA, Fla. — Florida’s minimum wage is now $14 an hour. Voters approved a constitutional amendment in 2020 that would gradually increase the state’s minimum wage by one dollar each year to reach $15 an hour by 2026. While this is good news for minimum wage workers, some businesses are concerned the raise will affect their bottom line and lead to higher prices.

What You Need To Know • Florida's minimum wage is now $14 an hour • It's part of a referendum supported by voters in 2020 • Eventually, the wage will increase to $15 an hour next year

Kooky Coconut in Indian Rocks Beach is a popular spot for tourists and locals, known for its Cuban sandwiches. Joanne Inguaggiato has owned the cafe for nearly 20 years. She says that raising the minimum wage to $14 an hour does have benefits.

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