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Trump Administration Awards $193.7 Million to Expand Rural Healthcare in Florida
The Trump administration announced $193.7 million in federal funding to 45 organizations across Florida to expand rural healthcare services, improve access to specialized treatment and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in underserved communities. The funding, awarded through…
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More Than 824,000 Florida Homeowners See Insurance Rate Decreases in October
More than 824,300 Florida homeowners are set to benefit from insurance rate decreases taking effect in October, with additional reductions expected in the coming months, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR). Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky and Chief…
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DeSantis Awards $100 Million for Florida Water Quality, Supply Projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $100 million in funding for 45 projects across Florida aimed at restoring natural springs, improving water quality and expanding alternative water supplies, continuing the state’s investments in water infrastructure and environmental protection. The…
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Report: Property taxes outpacing home values in Florida metros
Three Florida metropolitan areas ranked among the nation’s top 10 for property tax growth exceeding home value growth from 2022 to 2024, according to a ConsumerAffairs report released ahead of the state’s vote on property tax relief. The report looked at the 100 largest metros…
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Florida Democrats narrowly lead GOP in early ballots
Registered Democrats have cast 8,892 more ballots than registered Republicans in Florida, where more than 2.7 million people had voted by Monday afternoon, just over a week before Election Day, according to the latest data from the Florida Division of Elections. The early voting…
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Florida CEO Confidence Remains Strong, Outpaces National Outlook
Florida business leaders remained optimistic about the state’s economic outlook in the third quarter of 2026, according to new findings released Tuesday by the Florida Council of 100. The Florida CEO Index registered 96 in the third quarter, down 10 points from a record 106 in…
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Florida Approves 7% Auto Insurance Rate Cut for USAA Policyholders
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky on Monday approved an average 7% reduction in auto insurance rates for USAA Group, affecting more than 498,000 policies statewide, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced Monday. The approved decreases vary by insurance…
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David Jolly Gets Obama Backing in Florida Governor’s Race
Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat David Jolly in Florida’s gubernatorial race, releasing a video Saturday supporting the former Republican congressman’s bid against Republican U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds ahead of the November 3 general election. In the video, Obama…
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How AI is Bridging the Gap Between Military and Civilian Life
For the brave men and women who risked their lives to defend our country, transitioning from military to civilian life shouldn’t feel like starting from scratch. Yet for far too many of our veterans, that’s exactly what it feels like. Navigating multi-round interviews and…
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Next Session, Lawmakers Must Rein in Predatory Third-Party Financiers
In 2023, Florida took monumental steps to confront the lawsuit abuse that plagued our state for decades. Through comprehensive legal reforms, lawmakers helped to curb frivolous litigation, eliminated unfair one-way attorney fee shifting, and restored balance to comparative…