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homeowner's insurance

Citizens Property Insurance tries to tamp down concerns that a U.S. Senate committee’s request could cause about its ability to pay claims

Citizens Property Insurance CEO took issue with a U.S. Senate Budget Committee request for information about the insurer’s finances.
gator

Special gator hunting permits put on hold in Florida

A proposal would let five people hunt gators throughout the season in any management unit, on some public wetlands or on private land.
Ron DeSantis

Ron DeSantis proposes a $114 billion Florida budget; it’s criticized by the Florida Education Association teachers’ union

The proposed Florida budget includes tax cuts and spending on such things as teacher salary increases and police recruitment bonuses.
TECO power plant in Apollo Beach Florida burns coal and releases water vapor plus greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that contribute to climate change

Speaker Paul Renner’s focus for the Florida Legislature in 2024? Energy and social media

In the 2024 legislative session, the House will support energy companies and place limits on children's access to social media sites.
Florida redistricting

Florida continues its fight over redistricting in federal court

Voting rights groups are challenging Florida's congressional redistricting plan in separate lawsuits in state and federal courts.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Democrat Gary Curry will challenge State Rep. Kevin Steele (R-Dade City)

Trinity Democrat Gary Curry opened a campaign account Monday to run in Pasco County’s House District 55 against Kevin Steele.
physician with patient

Florida anticipates a shortage of physicians

A research arm of the Florida Legislature is suggesting ways that lawmakers could increase retention of new doctors
Hurricane Idalia

Florida says Duke Energy can collect $92 million from customers to recover costs from Hurricane Idalia

State regulators Tuesday approved a plan by Duke Energy Florida that includes collecting $91.9 million from customers in 2024.
homeowner's insurance

Citizens Property Insurance grows by 5,000 policies

Citizens Property Insurance had 1,260,777 policies in Florida as of Friday, up from 1,255,381 a week earlier,
homeowner's insurance

Private insurers in Florida are approved to take 40,000 policies from Citizens Property Insurance

Citizens policies have dramatically increased because private insurers dropped customers and raised rates amid financial problems.
Seminole gambling

Florida fires back in its fight over sports betting

Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to a deal allowing the Seminole Tribe to offer online sports betting statewide,
whistleblower

FDLE fires Patricia Carpenter after argument over releasing public records of DeSantis travel

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement fired a deputy chief of staff days after she sought whistleblower protection and complained about alleged retaliation against an attorney who tangled with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aides over releasing...

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