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Feds urging extra scrutiny of disaster recovery contracts as Florida pays out vast sums of cash with little oversight

Feds urging extra scrutiny of disaster recovery contracts as Florida pays out vast sums of cash with little oversight

by Brian Burgess | Jul 24, 2025

Federal officials are sounding alarm bells about potentially dishonest vendors sucking millions of taxpayer dollars away from storm victims through billing fraud. Meanwhile, records show Florida continues to award and pay tens of millions of dollars in disaster...
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,...
Florida’s job market weathers hurricanes; unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent

Florida’s job market weathers hurricanes; unemployment holds steady at 3.3 percent

by Capitolist Staff | Nov 18, 2024

Storm impacts drive job losses in key sectors, but year-over-year growth and low statewide unemployment highlight resilience Florida’s private-sector employment took a hit in October as the state faced the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. However, the...
Florida posts record third quarter visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes

Florida posts record third quarter visitor numbers despite inflation, hurricanes

by Steve Wilson | The Center Square | Nov 12, 2024

Domestic tourism fuels growth as air travel hits record highs, with Orlando leading in passenger traffic. (The Center Square) – Florida officials say 34.6 million visitors spent time in the Sunshine State in the third quarter of this year, eclipsing the previous third...
Gov. DeSantis expands State of Emergency to 15 counties following storm patterns

Gov. DeSantis expands State of Emergency to 15 counties following storm patterns

by Caden DeLisa | May 13, 2024

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an Executive Order on Monday expanding the state of emergency to 15 additional counties in North Florida following Friday’s severe tornadoes and storms.  Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday issued an Executive Order that expands the ongoing...
Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

Not quite the 2023 News Story of the Year: DeSantis presidential run; Property insurance; Reedy Creek saga

by Brian Burgess | Dec 26, 2023

Governor Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign dominated Florida’s political landscape, influencing state and national politics. Florida’s property insurance crisis escalated, affecting homeowners and sparking legislative debates. The state’s...
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