by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Jun 6, 2023
Florida has joined a federal lawsuit with nine other states against the overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program, claiming the new system is flawed and will increase premiums for property owners. The lawsuit challenges the new system, called “Risk Rating...
by News Service of Florida | Jun 5, 2023
Two insurers, Slide Insurance Co. and Loggerhead Reciprocal Interinsurance Exchange, have been approved to take up to 26,000 policies from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has experienced significant growth as private insurers have...
by News Service of Florida | Jun 2, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed two bills on Friday, one of which aimed to add restrictions on medical professionals’ titles and required them to wear name tags or display licenses when treating patients. The vetoed bill, SB 230, sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell,...
by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | May 31, 2023
Visit Florida plans to launch advertising campaigns to maximize traveler visitation and compete with states that have imposed stricter COVID-19 restrictions. The marketing efforts will highlight beaches, theme parks, regional activities, and outdoor adventures to...
by News Service of Florida | May 23, 2023
Florida Power & Light (FPL) has requested a reduction in the fuel portion of customers’ bills by $256 million due to lower natural gas costs. If approved by the state Public Service Commission, this would be the third rate reduction for FPL customers in...
