John Cardillo, host of “America Talks Live” on Newsmax, said GOP lawmakers in Florida were avoiding accountability and prioritizing the interests of the trial bar over those of their constituents.
“FL state legislature RINOs are wholesale blocking everyone who shines a light on their behavior,” said Cardillo. “They’ve completely abandoned their constituents for the trial bar. Instead of being accountable, transparent, and engaging with Floridians, they’re running and hiding like cowards.”
According to a Politico report, prominent Florida trial lawyer and Democratic fundraiser John Morgan has announced plans to launch his own political party, the “Capitalist Party,” positioning himself as a centrist alternative ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race. While Morgan has long supported Democratic causes, he now claims to represent voters disillusioned with both parties. His entry into the race could serve as a spoiler for the GOP by siphoning moderate and independent voters who might otherwise support the Republican nominee. In a state trending red, Morgan’s candidacy could disrupt the GOP’s path to victory by fracturing the non-Democratic vote.
InsuranceBusiness.com reported that a Florida House panel advanced HB 1551, a bill that would restore policyholders’ ability to recover attorney fees if they win lawsuits against insurers, partially reversing major tort reforms passed in 2022 and 2023. The bill, introduced by Representative Hillary Cassel, seeks to roll back these reforms. The measure could destabilize Florida’s fragile insurance market. Speaker Daniel Perez has signaled support for Cassel’s legislation, indicating a shift in legislative tone toward reevaluating previous changes.
On February 5th, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a press release announcing significant improvements in the state’s insurance market. Major auto insurers, including GEICO, Progressive, and State Farm, have filed for rate reductions of 10.5%, 8.1%, and 6%, respectively. Additionally, Citizens Property Insurance is implementing premium decreases averaging 5.6% statewide, benefiting about 75% of homeowners in Miami-Dade County. Over the past two years, eleven new insurance companies have entered the Florida market, contributing to increased competition and market stability.
Florida Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky highlighted achievements by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) in a January 8th press release. Yaworsky said: “Thanks to reforms championed by Governor Ron DeSantis, Florida’s insurance industry is improving.” The agency made significant progress in stabilizing the property insurance market and strengthening the state’s health insurance sector. Reforms aimed at protecting consumers and improving market conditions have delivered tangible results. OIR has worked to ensure greater industry accountability and resilience against future challenges.
John Cardillo is known as a radio host, conservative commentator, and former New York City police officer with outspoken views on law enforcement and politics. After serving with the NYPD for ten years, he transitioned into media roles such as hosting “America Talks Live” on Newsmax and “The John Cardillo Show,” a nationally syndicated radio program. Now based in Florida, Cardillo remains active in political commentary and public discourse.
