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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,...
Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance

Tampa charities shine on International Volunteer Day, with help from Heritage Insurance

by Brian Burgess | Dec 6, 2024

Corporate and nonprofit partnerships drive lasting impact, highlighting the power of volunteerism beyond a single day. International Volunteer Day brought a renewed wave of generosity to Tampa Bay on Thursday as community members rallied to support families, students,...
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