Florida-based EverBank to combine with WaFd in $3.9 billion deal
EverBank Financial Corp., the Florida-based parent company of EverBank, N.A., and Seattle-based WaFd Inc. announced Tuesday that they have entered into a definitive agreement…
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Uthmeier Pushes Legislation on Corporate Liability for AI-Assisted Crimes
Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday proposed legislation that would allow Florida prosecutors to seek criminal penalties against companies whose artificial intelligence systems are found to have participated in criminal activity. Under the proposal,…
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Study: Florida legal reforms strengthen insurance market
A new study shows Florida’s 2022-2023 legal system abuse reforms have successfully stabilized and strengthened the state’s property insurance market, lowered insurance costs for…
UF Research Spending Climbs to $1.34 Billion
University of Florida (UF) faculty conducted a record $1.34 billion in research during fiscal year 2026, marking a slight increase from the previous year…
Hillsborough approves annual fee, inspections for vacation rentals
Florida property owners who run short-term vacation rentals in Hillsborough County must register their rental under an ordinance passed Wednesday. The ordinance, passed unanimously…
DeSantis Endorses Byron Donalds for Florida Governor
Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds in the race to succeed him, giving the congressman the backing of Florida’s term-limited…
Florida to Receive 5.67 Million Eggs Through Multistate Antitrust Settlement
Florida will receive 5.67 million eggs for distribution through food banks and pantries statewide as part of a multistate antitrust settlement involving major egg…
Florida Consumer Sentiment Falls for Sixth Consecutive Month
Florida consumer sentiment declined for the sixth consecutive month in August as residents grew more cautious about the national economic outlook and major household…
FDOT Revokes Permits for License Plate Readers on State Highways
The Florida Department of Transportation is revoking permits for automated license plate readers installed by local law enforcement agencies within state highway rights-of-way, citing…
