The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced that two Florida State Parks have been recognized among the best beaches in the United States.
Attorney General James Uthmeier's Office of Statewide Prosecution has charged Elmer Sanchez Bautista with multiple counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Ron DeSantis, Governor of Florida, said that tort reforms are reducing frivolous lawsuits, leading to a 5% drop in auto insurance premiums and helping retain doctors.
Michael Kompar, president of KWS, said that Florida's declining insurance rates underscore the impact of tort reform and Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to stabilize the market.
Floridians for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that it is advising homeowners to watch for signs of contractor fraud during National Contractor Fraud Awareness Week.
NFIB Florida announced on X that it shared an op-ed by small business owner Michelle Smith defending Florida’s tort reform laws and urging their preservation.
David Biddle, chairman of the Gilchrist County GOP, expressed concerns on X regarding recent legislation that he said reversed progress made by tort reform and enabled excessive lawsuits.
Floridians for Lawsuit Reform announced on X that one in ten Americans have fallen victim to contractor scams, with baby boomers and millennials among the most targeted.
The R Street Institute has expressed its support for the continuation of Florida-style tort reform and increased transparency, considering these measures beneficial for insurance stakeholders and legal reform efforts.
Adam Shores, senior vice president of the American Property and Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), said in a blog post that Florida's legal reforms are stabilizing rates, attracting insurers, and gaining support.
Jose Oliva, former Speaker of the Florida House, said that current House leaders, after failing in their attacks on tort reform, are now using lawfare to smear the Hope Florida Foundation.
Grazie Christie, a radiologist and member of the Florida State Board of Education, has expressed support for Governor Ron DeSantis' decision to veto a bill that would lift caps on emotional damages in malpractice suits.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his intention to veto HB 6017, a bill aimed at repealing a longstanding Florida law that prevents adult children over 25 and parents from suing for pain and suffering in medical malpractice wrongful death cases.
As National Safe Boating Week wraps up, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its 2024 Boating Accident Statistical Report.