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Tampa conference puts fathers at the center of stronger families, safer communities

Tampa conference puts fathers at the center of stronger families, safer communities

by Brian Burgess | Sep 26, 2025

Fathers, families, and community advocates from across Florida gathered in Tampa Bay this month for the 2025 Affirming Fatherhood Conference, an annual event aimed at celebrating and strengthening the role of fathers in family and community life. Hosted by REACHUP,...
Report: Florida’s Sinking Pension System Keeps Taking on More Water

Report: Florida’s Sinking Pension System Keeps Taking on More Water

by Brian Burgess | May 27, 2025

A newly released legislative watchdog report confirms what The Capitolist first reported back in January: Florida’s state pension system is still falling short of its long-term goals, despite recent gains fueled by a buoyant stock market. And once again, Florida...
Board of Governors question FEMA’s reliability, urge stronger financial planning for hurricane costs

Board of Governors question FEMA’s reliability, urge stronger financial planning for hurricane costs

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 30, 2025

The Florida State University System Board of Governors raised concerns Thursday about the reliability of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in reimbursing hurricane-related damages, while also questioning New College of Florida’s financial preparedness...
Mangrove Property Insurance approved to enter Florida market

Mangrove Property Insurance approved to enter Florida market

by Caden DeLisa | Jan 27, 2025

Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) approved Mangrove Property Insurance Company to provide property and casualty insurance to homeowners statewide, the company announced Monday. Mangrove, a newly formed insurer led by industry veteran Stephen Weinstein,...
Florida’s Pension System keeps drifting closer to disaster — and taxpayers are bailing it out again

Florida’s Pension System keeps drifting closer to disaster — and taxpayers are bailing it out again

by Brian Burgess | Jan 3, 2025

For more than 15 years, Florida’s pension system has been drifting toward financial trouble, and a new pension report underscores the problem. Year after year, state officials have insisted that the system is stable, relying on strong investment returns and...
Florida’s Property Insurance Market: Progress or a Lucky Break?

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,...
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