Tag: Florida

Florida Advances Amendment to Raise Property Tax Exemptions for Homeowners

Florida's proposed HJR 209 amendment seeks to increase homestead property tax exemptions, excluding school taxes, with key legislative steps ahead in 2026. Measures include benefits for seniors and tax benefit portability.

Citizens Property Insurance Proposes 2.6% Average Rate Cut for 2026 in Florida

Citizens Property Insurance in Florida recommends a 2.6% rate reduction for 2026, driven by legal reforms and policy depopulation amid varied regional impacts.

Florida's Citizens Property Seeks Rare Homeowners Rate Cut Amid Market Improvements

Florida's Citizens Property Insurance requests a 2.6% homeowners rate cut for 2026 reflecting strengthened market conditions and legislative reforms reducing litigation costs. Nearly half of policyholders may see premium decreases amid private market competition and moderating reinsurance costs.

Florida CFO Claims $344M Waste in Palm Beach County Budget Challenged by Officials

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia alleges $344M waste in Palm Beach County budget, but officials dispute methodology and potential service cuts amid inflation and tax reform debates.

Eileen Higgins Elected Miami Mayor, First Democrat in Nearly 30 Years

Eileen Higgins wins Miami mayoral race, becoming the first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years in the Hispanic-majority city.

Fort Myers ZIP Code Dispute Highlights Insurance Rate Impacts

Learn how ZIP code designations in Fort Myers, FL affect homeowner and auto insurance rates, prompting regulatory and legislative actions to address rate disparities.

Florida Pedestrian Fatality on US-41 Spurs Traffic Homicide Investigation

A fatal pedestrian crash on US-41 in Bradenton, Florida prompts a detailed Florida Highway Patrol investigation and highlights the complexities of wrongful death claims and insurance law.

Florida and Georgia Lawsuit Reforms Lower Insurance Costs and Premiums

Florida and Georgia lawsuit reforms reduce insurance premiums and litigation-driven cost inflation, benefiting policyholders with lower rates and market stability.

Florida Gubernatorial Hopefuls Address Affordability Amid Rising Utility Rates

As Florida faces rising utility rates and surging household costs, gubernatorial candidates propose varied strategies on affordability, utility regulation, and energy policies ahead of 2024 elections.

Florida Proposes Employee Health Choices Marketplace with Individual Coverage HRAs

Florida introduces a bill proposing a voluntary marketplace for employees to use premium contributions via individual coverage HRAs, including Medicaid benefit allocation options, managed initially by the state transitioning to self-sustainability by 2029.