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Rising Florida property values raise big questions about insurance for homeowners, landlords and renters
While inflation is forcing families across the country to grapple with higher grocery bills and other increased costs, one of the spinoffs is how the effects of inflation are creeping into other places too. In Florida, where the property insurance market was already...
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Cease and desist: Florida warns three fantasy sports betting apps to shut down
Florida Gaming Control Commission issues cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy sports operators over potential illegal sports betting activities. Notably, FanDuel and DraftKings, major players in the industry, have not been targeted by the Commission. The...
Florida lawmakers continue battle over affordable flood insurance
Florida Senator Rick Scott and Representative Anna Paulina Luna have introduced legislation aimed at addressing the issue of flood insurance affordability in Florida. The proposed measures would require FEMA to offer monthly payment options for flood insurance...
Nova Southeastern announces leadership transition plans; university president to step down
Dr. George L. Hanbury, the President and CEO of Nova Southeastern University (NSU) since 2010, will step down from his position on January 1, 2025, and transition into a Chancellor role overseeing the establishment of the Institute of Citizenship, Leadership, and...
Brightline begins service from South Florida to Orlando, but is it worth it?
Brightline has launched a high-speed rail service connecting South Florida to Orlando, linking two major urban regions after a decade-long effort. The service offers tickets starting at $79 for adults and $39 for children for a one-way trip from Miami to Orlando, with...
11th Circuit rejects racism claim aimed at Florida’s 2021 election security law
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit declined to revisit its decision upholding a 2021 Florida state elections law, reaffirming that the law's measures are not racially discriminatory. The court's decision leaves intact a panel ruling that...
Florida Department of Agriculture expands support for hurricane-impacted producers
The Florida Department of Agriculture has launched a cost-share assistance program to support agricultural producers affected by Hurricane Idalia, with a focus on repairing or replacing damaged irrigation systems. The financial assistance cap for the program has been...
Preview: Florida’s redistricting process back in federal court next week
A politically important legal showdown over congressional redistricting in Florida is set to begin in federal court next week. A three-judge panel will hear arguments in a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination in recently enacted congressional maps. But state...
Idalia claims still coming in, but won’t trigger Citizens assessment
Photo credit: U.S. Army National Guard Spc. Ana-Grace Catoe Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia have reached $188 million, offering some relief to insurers and policyholders in Florida. The hurricane has resulted in a total of 20,151 claims, with 13,864...
Median home prices in Florida continue to surge, surpassing previous year’s figure
Florida's real estate market in August experienced a year-over-year increase in median sales prices for single-family existing homes and condo-townhouses. The median sales price for single-family homes rose to $415,000, a 2 percent increase compared to the previous...
Pharmaceutical groups urge FDA to reject Florida’s drug importation program
Legal firms representing pharmaceutical and health organizations, including PhRMA and PSM, have submitted a supplement to a prior Citizen Petition, urging the FDA to withhold authorization of Florida's proposed drug importation program. The supplement highlights...
Medicaid enrollment in Florida declines, but state makes adjustments for Idalia victims
Florida's Medicaid enrollment declined due to the end of COVID-19 emergency rules, but the state's approach aligns with federal guidelines. Kaiser Family Foundation data shows Florida's Medicaid disenrollment rates are comparable to other large states, with options...
St. Pete and Tampa bet $600 million in public funds that Rays stadium will be an economic home run
St. Petersburg and Tampa are using public funds for a new baseball stadium in downtown St. Pete, with the Rays covering $700 million of the costs. Public funding will be divided between the city of St. Petersburg and Pinellas County, funded by tourist taxes and...
Jimmy Patronis calls on cash transfer apps to stop IRS Reporting on $600+ transfers
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Wednesday demanded cash transfer apps including Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, and Paypal to stop developing technology that would enable taxing transfers of $600 or more. Patronis also requested the companies to publicly...
Belvedere Terminals announces $750M investment in Florida’s fuel supply distribution
Belvedere Terminals, based in St. Petersburg, plans to invest $750 million in Florida to develop multiple fuel terminals for storage and supply. Initial expansion will involve opening three sites in Jacksonville, Ormond Beach, and Ft. Pierce, with plans to establish...
Report: Florida leads nation in lawsuits per capita – by a wide margin
Florida leads the U.S. in litigation, with over 59,400 cases filed from March 2022 to March 2023, translating to 276 cases per 100,000 people, more than double the number in New York. Legislative changes in Florida earlier this year triggered a surge in legal...
Florida Bar exam passage rate sees uptick after hitting 15-year low in April; FIU once again top performer
Florida's bar exam passage rate increased by 8 percentage points in the July testing cycle, reaching 71.6 percent for first-time test takers, up from 54.7 percent in April. Florida International University (FIU) had the highest passage rate at 91.1 percent, followed...
Biden Administration fires back in Florida’s college accreditation lawsuit
The Biden administration is seeking dismissal of Florida's lawsuit challenging college accreditation requirements, upon which millions of dollars in federal aid depend. Florida's lawsuit argues that accreditation gives too much power to private accreditation agencies,...
Florida invests $50 million to boost semiconductor industry
Florida is investing $50 million in its semiconductor industry to support semiconductor manufacturing, advanced packaging, and development projects. The allocation will be equally divided, with $25 million going to the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund and $25 million to...
AmeriHealth promotes industry veteran to run seven county Medicaid managed care plan
A healthcare plan serving seven Florida counties will have new leadership. Melody Bonomo has been appointed as the new market president for AmeriHealth Caritas Florida, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in the Florida healthcare industry. Prior to her new role,...
Space Florida Board authorizes $350k contract for new CEO
The Space Florida Board of Directors on Tuesday unanimously approved a $350,000 contract for incoming CEO and President Robert Long, a retired U.S. Space Force Colonel. The negotiated salary is a $25,000 increase over the salary of the outgoing CEO, Frank DiBello....
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