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Progressive estimates Milton losses
The Progressive Corp. on Tuesday estimated it will face $325 million in losses from damage to vehicles in Hurricane Milton and up to $200 million in property-insurance losses and other costs. The insurer included the estimates in a filing with the U.S. Securities and...
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DeSantis signs bill permitting lethal force in self-defense against bears
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Self Defense Act" into law, allowing Floridians to use lethal force against bears in self-defense without facing penalties, provided the action is necessary to prevent an imminent threat of death or serious injury. Floridians now have...
DeSantis vetoes bill to waive graduate testing for veterans
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that aimed to waive standardized testing requirements for veterans applying to graduate programs at Florida state universities, citing concerns about maintaining academic standards. Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation on Friday that...
Miami tops U.S. rental market competitiveness with high demand and limited supply
Miami is the most competitive rental market in the U.S., with 19 prospective renters per unit, a 94.1 Rental Competitiveness Index score, and apartments typically rented within 36 days, driven by high lease renewal rates and limited new housing supply. Miami remains...
Tropical rainstorm to hit Florida coast: heavy rain, hazards expected
AccuWeather has issued a warning for a tropical rainstorm expected to bring heavy rainfall and hazardous beach conditions to Florida's Atlantic coast. AccuWeather issued an advisory on Thursday night regarding a tropical rainstorm poised to impact Florida's Atlantic...
Florida’s job market holds steady in May with 3.3 percent unemployment rate
Florida's unemployment rate remained steady at 3.3 percent in May, with the state adding 6,000 nonagricultural jobs and the labor force showing modest yearly growth amid a mixed performance across various sectors. Florida's job market remained steady in May, with a...
Black farmers could get pot licenses
A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis could grant medical-marijuana licenses to at least three additional Black farmers, who were previously deemed ineligible, as part of efforts to expand licenses within the state’s burgeoning cannabis industry. At least three...
Florida Supreme Court rules riot law doesn’t apply to peaceful protestors at violent demonstrations
The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the state's riot statute does not apply to individuals who are merely present at a violent protest without participating in or intending to support violent conduct. The Florida Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the...
DeSantis signs legislation to expand veteran support
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law enhancing support for veterans and their families in Florida: House Bill 725 expands state veterans' home residency to include spouses, and House Bill 1329 introduces initiatives for veterans' transition to civilian life....
Marijuana legalization sparks agreement: John Morgan and Gov. Ron DeSantis slam early nationwide failures
Attorney John Morgan and Gov. Ron DeSantis both agree that early implementations of legalized recreational marijuana in states like Colorado and California have seen shortcomings, with DeSantis criticizing a proposed Florida amendment for overly stringent regulations...
State appeals trans treatment ruling
Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on treatment for people with gender dysphoria, seeking to have the ruling put on hold during the appeal. Florida has appealed a federal judge’s ruling that blocked state restrictions on...
Judge weighs arguments in FSU-ACC fight
A Leon County circuit judge heard arguments on Tuesday regarding whether Florida State University's lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference over more than $500 million in penalties should proceed in Florida, focusing on jurisdictional issues and media rights,...
Citizens Property Insurance proposes 13.5 percent rate hike for 2025
Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida's state-backed insurer, proposed an average rate increase of 13.5 percent to ensure actuarial soundness and financial stability, influenced by legislative reforms and cost adjustments. Citizens Property Insurance Corp.,...
Citizens expects to surpass depopulation goals, transferring more than 400,000 policies to private insurers
Citizens Property Insurance Corp. expects to exceed its 2024 depopulation goals, reducing its policy count below one million and transferring over 400,000 policies to private insurers. Citizens Property Insurance Corp. is set to exceed its initial depopulation...
Artificial reefs get fiscal boost
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $5 million investment on Wednesday to develop and maintain artificial reefs in Florida. The state has now invested $115 million in reef recovery and sustainability since the governor first took office. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $5...
DeSantis signs trio of bills to boost cancer treatment and medical research
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three health-related bills into law on Tuesday to enhance cancer treatment, advance biomarker testing, and support medical research in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a trio of health-related bills into law on Tuesday, aiming to enhance...
Biden declares major disaster in Florida, orders federal aid for severe weather recovery
President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Florida on Tuesday, providing federal aid for recovery efforts following severe weather in North Florida. President Joe Biden declared a major disaster in Florida and ordered federal aid for recovery efforts following...
Trump endorses Mike Haridopolos for Florida’s 8th Congressional District
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Haridopolos for Florida’s 8th Congressional District. Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Haridopolos on Monday for Florida’s 8th Congressional District, lending weight to the Republican's campaign. "Mike has a...
House, Senate leaders to tap ‘rainy day’ money
House and Senate leaders plan to use reserve funds to sustain approximately 200 jobs after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed over $56 million allocated for legislative support services, ensuring continuity of legislative operations despite the budget cuts. House and Senate...
AccuWeather warns of potential tropical disturbance threatening Florida and Georgia
AccuWeather has issued a low-risk warning for a potential tropical disturbance near the northern Bahamas, expected to bring heavy rain, rough surf, and gusty winds to northeastern Florida or southeastern Georgia by Thursday. AccuWeather issued a low-risk warning on...
KPMG Florida: AI, the Latest Tool to Help With Hurricane Preparedness and Response
Floridians know hurricane season all too well. Anyone who’s lived in the state for a while knows that preparing for hurricane season comes long before June 1. This year, AI has come into play to prepare the state for what is estimated to be a tumultuous season with...
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Study finds end of tax credits for Obama Care could hurl millions of Americans into financial trouble
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Ashley Moody, Vern Buchanan demand more answers behind FEMA discrimination against hurricane victims
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Making America Florida Again? Trump cabinet picks tied to Sunshine State
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The rising price of paying the national debt is a risk for Donald Trump’s promises on growth and inflation
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Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson offers substitute dishes for Thanksgiving
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US News & World Report ranks Florida International University among Top 50 in nation.
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Randy Fine to run for Congress, Receives Trump Endorsement
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Orlando Pride won the championship! Time for a parade, Buddy Dyer says
Posted by Gabrielle Russon 7 hours ago
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After Donald Trump’s win, Black women are rethinking their role as America’s reliable political organizers
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Horror is the Favorite Movie Genre of Florida Residents, According to New Study
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