Carnegie Mellon plans Miami campus after $3B gift from Ken Griffin
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) plans to establish a new campus in Miami backed by $2 billion from Citadel founder and CEO Ken Griffin, part…
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Florida Regulator Approves 12.8% Average Cut in Renters Insurance Rates
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky has approved an average 12.8% rate decrease for more than 120,000 renter’s insurance policies issued by American Modern Home Insurance Company, with the new rates taking effect this month,…
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Florida Supreme Court to hear Citizens’ arbitration process for insurance claims
The Florida Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case about the constitutionality of a state statute allowing Florida’s nonprofit insurer of last resort…
Florida designates over 100 groups as terrorist organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Cabinet approved the designation of over 100 organizations as domestic terrorist organizations in Florida. The label now covers antifa,…
Florida Board of Governors confirms Michael Shannon as UNF president
The Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed Michael P. Shannon on Wednesday as the eighth president of the University of North Florida (UNF), clearing…
Florida consumer confidence rises for first time in six months
Florida consumer sentiment edged higher in September for the first time this year, ending a six-month streak of declines even as Floridians reported worsening…
DeSantis criticizes AI’s role in rising healthcare costs
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized higher health insurance premiums Monday that are being driven by the use of AI tools in healthcare. The governor’s comments…
DeSantis, Cabinet approve $72.6M in land conservation projects
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet approved conservation measures Tuesday covering more than 10,770 acres across the state, representing an investment of more…
Florida attorney general accuses companies of driving up insulin costs
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s office has sued nine companies for allegedly working together to drive up insulin prices. Uthmeier’s office this week filed…
