by Brian Burgess | Sep 20, 2023
Florida leads the U.S. in litigation, with over 59,400 cases filed from March 2022 to March 2023, translating to 276 cases per 100,000 people, more than double the number in New York. Legislative changes in Florida earlier this year triggered a surge in legal...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 18, 2023
Easily-digested news nuggets to start your day… Florida unemployment holding steady Florida’s unemployment rate held steady at 2.7 percent for the second consecutive month in August. The state saw an increase of 8,000 unemployed Floridians compared to...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 15, 2023
Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Broward Health’s revenue bond rating from Baa2 to Baa1 due to strong financial performance and strategic initiatives. The upgrade was driven by Broward Health’s ability to maintain positive margins, diversify...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 15, 2023
Multiple states, including Louisiana and Florida, are challenging FEMA’s new flood insurance rates, arguing they could hurt property values and wreck property insurance markets. Officials say the rate hikes may force some working-class homeowners to abandon...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 14, 2023
Hurricane Idalia has caused an estimated $178.7 million in insured losses with 19,324 claims reported. Residential property claims are the most frequent, with 13,289 reported claims, and homeowners’ claims stand at 9,007. Closure rates vary by category, with...
by Caden DeLisa | Sep 14, 2023
The University of Florida (UF) Health system has officially integrated Flagler Health+ into its network of care, a merger that was planned following a non-binding letter of intent seven months ago. The merger was chosen because UF Health, a top 5 public research...
