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Is the Florida insurance market really "stabilizing"?
by
Amy Scott
Nov 21, 2024
After years of rising premiums, policyholders may see some relief.
Gasoline starts flowing to hurricane-affected regions of Florida
Oct 14, 2024
Many stations saw a run on their supplies before Hurricane Milton, and delivery infrastructure was shut down after the storm.
As more Floridians turn to state's insurer of last resort, it seeks to raise rates
Jun 21, 2024
Citizens Property Insurance has a huge risk load as private insurers avoid the state. Many residents say coverage is already costly.
SCOTUS leaves the door open for tribal nations to expand into online gaming
Jun 21, 2024
The Supreme Court left in place an agreement between the Seminole Tribe of Florida and the state of Florida, which gives the Seminole Tribe the exclusive right to offer online sports betting statewide.
More private companies are investing in passenger rail — here's why
by
Henry Epp
Aug 28, 2023
Passenger rail needs a public subsidy to work, experts say.
As Florida’s population surges, state invests in nursing schools to target shortage
Apr 4, 2023
Many colleges and universities are using state funding to recruit and retain students, as well as instructors, to boost nursing degree graduates and fill job openings in the state.
Southwest Florida had an affordable housing shortage. Hurricane Ian made it worse.
Nov 22, 2022
Lee County in Southwest Florida, where the storm made landfall, still faces monumental challenges housing people displaced by the storm.
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Florida cultural institutions are recovering from Hurricane Ian alongside homes and businesses
Nov 7, 2022
Damage along Florida's southwest coast includes museums and theaters that plan to rebuild.
For the first time, homeless victims of a hurricane will be eligible for federal aid
Oct 31, 2022
In the past, aid's been reserved for people who lose their homes, not those who've already lost them.
"Our whole life is in this house": Florida residents begin recovery after Hurricane Ian
by
Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2022
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.