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Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?

by Brian Burgess | Dec 10, 2024

Two narratives over the last few days underscore that Florida’s property insurance market is a complex beast, prone to rapid changes and ever-shifting fortunes. On one hand, we have claims that the market is making a significant recovery. On the other hand, Citizen's...

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Despite increases in theft, here’s how Florida retailers say police are cracking down

by Brian Burgess | Nov 20, 2024

Law enforcement investigators and teams are turning to advanced technology and community partnerships to dismantle organized theft rings across Florida. With retail theft in Florida and the nation surging over the past five years, and businesses estimating losses of...

Two military vets parachute into Gaetz, Waltz replacement contests, but big names loom

by Brian Burgess | Nov 18, 2024

CD 1 and CD 6 primaries heat up as military contenders declare early, while several political heavyweights carefully plot their next moves The race to replace two prominent Florida Republicans in Congress is already heating up, with a mix of declared candidates and...

Florida’s job market weathers hurricanes; unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent

by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2024

Storm impacts drive job losses in key sectors, but year-over-year growth and low statewide unemployment highlight resilience Florida’s private-sector employment took a hit in October as the state faced the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. However, the...

Our Veterans Deserve Better Care and Greater Access to Healthcare

by Dr. Laura Molina | Nov 17, 2024

My husband is a combat-wounded veteran. My parents both served as Navy Corpsmen. November is a special month in our household. Governor DeSantis has declared Florida’s Veterans Appreciation Month and, along with the nation’s Veterans Day, provided an opportunity for...

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The case for independent CRNA’s: Rural communities depend on them to deliver essential health care services

by Guest Contributor | Nov 21, 2024

William L. SelfIn rural communities across America, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) play a vital role in delivering safe and effective care to patients. This month, as we observe National Rural Health Day on November 21, it is a good time to take a...

Democrat’s national woes put Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s U.S. Senate race on ice

by Brian Burgess | Oct 22, 2024

For the past few months, there was a flicker of hope among Democrats nationwide—a glimmer that Vice President Kamala Harris might revive the party's fortunes and take the fight back to Donald Trump, a task she may yet succeed with, but not as easily as some national...

Sheriff: Yes on Amendment 3 to protect lives and strengthen communities

by Sheriff Gordon Smith | Oct 16, 2024

As the Sheriff of Bradford County with nearly 40 years of experience in Florida law enforcement, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects that low-level marijuana possession charges can have on individuals and their families. This November, we have a unique...

It’s time to cap medical malpractice damages and protect Florida’s healthcare future

by Regina Brown | Sep 30, 2024

In the past legislative session, a bill was filed to cap medical malpractice damages, specifically those damages that were related to pain and suffering. Unfortunately, that legislation failed, but in my opinion, it is time for someone to file that legislation again....

Ashley Moody’s Twitter Spin Cycle: Populism Trumps Conservatism

by Brian Burgess | Jul 1, 2024

Despite her claims on Twitter, Monday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Moody vs. Netchoice did not deliver the populist outcome she was hoping for. In a tweet earlier today, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody trumpeted her own intentionally misleading spin about a...

It’s time to regulate intoxicating hemp products

by Ben Lillie | May 31, 2024

I want to share our family’s terrifying story around Delta-8 THC, the unregulated kind of THC that is sold in corner stores seemingly everywhere in Florida. Our son is a senior, dual-sport honor roll student who has always been an upbeat, happy kid even throughout his...

Sorry Brian Mast, but Joe Biden isn’t pooping in the St. Lucie Estuary

by Brian Burgess | Apr 1, 2024

Not that we needed any further reminders that 2024 is an election year, but Republican U.S. Representative Brian Mast is doing his part, just in case. Over the last week or so, the South Florida Congressman has gone on a bit of a rampage accusing the federal...