The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) announced several positive developments in the state's property insurance market, including the approval of Trident Reciprocal Exchange as the ninth new insurer since the 2023 reforms. National carriers are also increasing their presence in Florida, even as they scale back operations in other regions.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released its 2024-2025 manatee and sea turtle decals. These illustrated decals can be placed on watercraft, vehicle bumpers, water bottles, coolers, tackle boxes, and laptops.
Florida Realtors® has highlighted the multifaceted benefits of grass lawns, citing their positive impacts on people, pets, and the environment. According to The TurfMutt Foundation, which promotes the care and use of green spaces such as yards and parks, grass lawns offer several significant advantages.
The survey found that residential, industrial, and timber land posted the strongest price growth by type of land, aligning with pre-COVID performance. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), land value accounts for 41% of household real estate assets based on Federal Reserve Board data on household real estate and the cost of structures.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Aug. 13, 2024) – The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, announced the second round of legislative endorsements from NFIB Florida’s PAC. The PAC is comprised of NFIB Florida members from throughout the state.
Florida Realtors® have issued guidance urging residents to be prepared for the hurricane season by assembling an emergency supply kit that includes nonperishable foods and supplies tailored to meet a family’s and pet’s health and medical needs.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody is warning parents about an alarming increase in teen drug overdoses. A study from the New England Journal of Medicine revealed that approximately 22 teens die each week nationwide due to drug overdoses—about the same number of students in a high-school class. According to the report, drug overdoses and poisonings are now the third-leading cause of pediatric deaths in the country. Earlier this month, Attorney General Moody hosted a Thin Line Tribute thanking school resource deputies for their front-line efforts and issued a...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee starting August 12. The project is expected to last two days, weather permitting.
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia affected by Hurricane Debby. Affected taxpayers now have until February 3, 2025, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
The 2024 Florida Python Challenge™ commenced at 12:01 a.m. on August 9, with participants scouring the Everglades to locate and remove invasive Burmese pythons. Hundreds have registered for the chance to win up to $10,000 in prizes while contributing to the protection of Florida’s native wildlife and the Everglades ecosystem.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Denise Grimsley and Alison Hancock to the South Florida State College District Board of Trustees.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Amanda Grandy as Chair, Gretta Barrett, and Sarah Davis to the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Adam Mohammadbhoy as Chair, Denise Marzullo, and Christina Riggio to the Early Learning Coalition of Manatee County.
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the appointment of Alyssa Foganholi, Julia Musella, and Christine Thompson, along with the reappointment of David Kenton and Jeffrey Wood to the Children’s Services Council of Broward County.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced that Florida farmers, ranchers, and growers impacted by Hurricane Debby can now apply for low-interest and interest-free loans through the Agriculture and Aquaculture Producers Natural Disaster Recovery Loan Program. Loans can be used by eligible agriculture and aquaculture producers to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property — including fences, equipment, greenhouses, and other buildings — or to remove vegetative debris.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will hold a public meeting regarding the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) Management Plan Amendment on Monday, August 26. The hearing is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Marathon Government Center, located at 2798 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will celebrate National Shooting Sports Month in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Created to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearm safety, National Shooting Sports Month will take place throughout August.