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Analysis: Milton poses ‘threat’ to insurance market
TALLAHASSEE — Hurricane Milton “poses a significant threat to the Florida property insurance market,” particularly for insurers that focus their business on the state, the financial-rating agency AM Best said in an analysis released Wednesday. Milton, which could slam...
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Florida’s small businesses continue to struggle with inflation despite modest optimism
Florida's small businesses continue to struggle with inflation and labor shortages, despite a slight increase in optimism, as ongoing cost pressures and declining sales challenge operations. Florida's small businesses continue to grapple with persistent inflationary...
Florida insurers face nearly $90 million in Hurricane Debby claims
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...
Florida’s combined sales tax rate is mid-pack compared to other states
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....
House primaries include challenges to incumbents
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 House...
Florida gas prices drop to lowest point since mid-June
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,...
Abortion numbers down amid 6-week law
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...
Florida GOP reaches 1 million voter registration lead over Democrats
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...
Hurricane Debby inflicted $28 billion in damages, meteorology group estimates
Hurricane Debby caused an estimated $28 billion in damage and economic losses across the U.S., with heightened impacts on property, infrastructure, and the tourism industry, particularly in Florida's Gulf Coast. Hurricane Debby caused $28 billion in damage and...
DeSantis endorses 54 Sheriffs
Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed 54 Florida sheriffs as part of his 2024 election strategy, highlighting their alignment with his commitment to law enforcement and public safety. Gov. Ron DeSantis formally endorsed 54 Florida sheriffs on Friday as part of his 2024...
Florida-backed challenge succeeds as Eighth Circuit blocks ATF’s pistol brace rule
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily blocked the enforcement of an ATF rule reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles, finding the rule to be vague and likely exceeding the agency's legal authority The Eighth Circuit Court of...
U.S. Sugar distributes 5,000 backpacks to students in Hendry and Palm Beach Counties
U.S. Sugar distributed nearly 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and uniforms to students in Hendry and Palm Beach counties through a community-driven back-to-school initiative. U.S. Sugar announced on Friday that it distributed nearly 5,000 backpacks filled...
OneBlood resumes normal distribution of blood to hospitals
Orlando-based non-profit OneBlood has resumed normal blood distribution to over 250 hospitals in Florida after restoring its critical software system following a ransomware attack that disrupted operations in late July. Orlando-based non-profit blood center OneBlood...
Hurricane Debby ‘manageable’ for insurers
Hurricane Debby is expected to result in insured losses of $1 billion to $2 billion, mainly from wind and flood damage, but many inland homeowners without flood insurance could face significant out-of-pocket costs. Hurricane Debby is expected to be a "very manageable...
Inter Miami stadium project gets $8M
Governor Ron DeSantis announced an $8 million allocation from the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to improve infrastructure around Miami Freedom Park, a $1 billion development and future home of Inter Miami. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the allocation of $8 million from...
Sen. Rick Scott introduces bill to ease homeowners insurance costs
Sen. Rick Scott introduced the Homeowners Premium Tax Reduction Act to allow an annual tax deduction of up to $10,000 for homeowners insurance premiums, aiming to reduce the financial strain on homeowners amid continually rising insurance costs. Sen. Rick Scott...
Republican attorneys general coalesce in support of federal TikTok ban
(The Center Square) — Republican attorneys general from 21 states, led by the attorneys general of Montana and Virginia, submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia defending the federal law banning TikTok in the U.S. President...
State of Florida increases food bank reimbursements for locally-grown protein-rich foods
Florida’s Department of Agriculture, in partnership with Feeding Florida, has increased reimbursement rates for food banks purchasing Florida-grown beef, eggs, and dairy to help source more protein-rich foods. Florida’s Department of Agriculture announced on Thursday...
Backroom briefing: schoolyard brawls
TALLAHASSEE --- In what could be the last round of non-partisan school board races in Florida, expect Republicans and Democrats to use school board results in the Aug. 20 primaries to say they have momentum heading into the November general election. Gov. Ron DeSantis...
Jimmy Patronis implements consumer protection measures following Hurricane Debby
Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis issued an emergency order extending the rescission period for public adjuster contracts to 30 days and mandating prompt communication and clear identification from claims representatives to protect consumers during Florida's...
CDC: Teen marijuana use declining in legalized cannabis states
On the heels of the American Medical Association's official stance in favor of decriminalizing drug use, the Centers for Disease Control released a study showing teen marijuana usage decreased in states where cannabis is legal. New data from the federal government...
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