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A new actuarial study by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) shows Florida’s insurance reforms enacted in 2019, 2022 and 2023 are reducing costs, litigation and insurance rate increases while increasing policyholder credits and dividends. The Insurance community says in 2025, Florida consumers paid around $3 billion less for personal auto and homeowners insurance […]
The Trump administration reports consumers lost over $3.5 billion in 2025 to imposter scams. And one of the fastest scams on the rise in Florida are jury duty scams. Counties like Miami-Dade, Hillsborough and Pasco are reporting these types of scams are higher this year compared to last year. These scams began to take shape […]
Parents have every reason to feel confused by the changing conversation around childhood vaccines. Recommendations are being debated nationally and Florida is reconsidering some of its school immunization requirements. Headlines can make it difficult to know what has actually changed and what parents should do next. So let me start with the most important point. […]
Parents have every reason to feel confused by the changing conversation around childhood vaccines. Recommendations are being debated nationally and Florida is reconsidering some of its school immunization requirements. Headlines can make it difficult to know what has actually changed and what parents should do next. So let me start with the most important point. […]
Grocery prices were unchanged in August even as overall inflation accelerated, according to the latest Consumer Price Index report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The Consumer Price Index for food at home was flat from July to August, while the broader CPI increased 0.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Over the past 12 […]
With Florida State University’s football program at its lowest point since the pre-Bobby Bowden era, the university announced this morning that athletic director Michael Alford has been terminated. ESPN broke the news earlier this morning. Michael Alford served as Florida State University’s vice president and director of athletics from January 2022 until his dismissal on […]
Economic confidence among Americans declined for the second consecutive month in September, while a separate University of Florida survey found consumer sentiment in the Sunshine State has fallen for six straight months. The Rasmussen Reports Economic Index fell to 102.1 in September, down more than two points from August. The index has declined for two […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, accusing the streaming company of misleading families about its data-collection practices and improperly collecting information from children using its platform. The lawsuit alleges Netflix spent years promoting itself as a paid, advertising-free alternative to technology companies that rely on tracking users, […]
A new national poll found that Americans rank prescription drug companies and health insurers among the country’s four most corrupt industries, as healthcare costs become an increasingly powerful voting issue. According to the new Navigator Research polling: 42% of voters identified prescription drug companies as among the most corrupt industries, second only to oil and […]
Frontier Airlines is preparing to expand into South America for the first time in its 32-year history, with Orlando International Airport expected to play a major role in the low-cost carrier’s latest expansion. The airline announced plans to launch new nonstop routes between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and destinations in South America. Frontier has not […]
A Coral Gables, Miami apartment was advertised on TikTok at $1,000 a month but was actually listed for $3,100. Right now, a renter searching TikTok for a Miami apartment is more likely to find a scam than a real listing. CNC Intelligence, a digital forensics firm, analyzed 211 Miami rental listings on the platform and […]
Guest op-ed by Skylar Zander Florida families continue to face real affordability pressure when it comes to property insurance. Homeowners want lower premiums, more choices, and confidence that their insurer will be there when they need help. Policymakers should keep looking for ways to deliver meaningful relief. But affordability cannot be achieved simply by moving […]
Broward Schools’ latest facilities and procurement decisions raise new questions about due diligence, bond-funded assets, prior program partners, the Board’s limited role in shaping the district’s future capital program, and the failure to hold the superintendent and staff accountable. The controversy over spending approximately $61.2 million improving 10 schools now being considered for closure raises […]
Tonight, Florida State University will welcome bestselling author and commentator David Brooks to campus Sept. 10 for a conversation with President Richard McCullough exploring character, leadership, and how people can engage thoughtfully across differences. Hosted by FSU’s Institute for Governance and Civics, the event will begin at 6 p.m. at Ruby Diamond Concert Hall. Brooks […]
A domestic violence case does not move through the court system the same way a bar fight or a road rage incident does. The rules around arrest, charging, and prosecution operate under different assumptions. Victims are often financially or emotionally connected to the accused, which affects every stage of the legal process. The result is […]
