by Caden DeLisa | Aug 12, 2024
Florida insurers are dealing with nearly $90 million in claims from Hurricane Debby, while the storm caused $28 billion in total economic losses across the United States. Florida insurers are grappling with nearly $90 million in claims filed in the wake of Hurricane...
by The Center Square | Aug 12, 2024
The Washington, D.C.-based Tax Foundation ranked Florida as the 24th highest combined state/local sales tax rate at 7 percent. The state sales tax is 6 percent and the average county levy is 1.02 percent. Groceries and prescription medicines are exempt from sales tax....
by News Service of Florida | Aug 12, 2024
TALLAHASSEE — More than a quarter of the 120 Florida House seats have primary elections Aug. 20, with Democrats competing in 14 districts and Republicans squaring off in 21. The Florida Democratic Party this year has a strategy of fielding candidates in all...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 12, 2024
Florida gas prices dropped by 13 cents to $3.33 per gallon last week, the lowest since mid-June, due to declining crude oil prices. Florida motorists experienced a welcome decline in gas prices last week, with the average cost per gallon falling by 13 cents to $3.33,...
by News Service of Florida | Aug 12, 2024
The number of abortions reported in Florida has surpassed 40,000 this year, but the rate of increase has slowed significantly since a six-week abortion ban took effect on May 1, according to newly released state data. More than 40,000 abortions had been reported this...
by Caden DeLisa | Aug 12, 2024
The Republican Party of Florida announced it surpassed a 1 million voter registration advantage over the Florida Democratic Party, crediting its success to strategic leadership. The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) announced on Sunday that it surpassed a 1 million...
