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Florida Congresswoman Indicted on Charges of Misusing $5M in FEMA Funds

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Florida Congresswoman Indicted on Charges of Misusing $5M in FEMA Funds

A federal grand jury in Miami has indicted U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick and others, charging that they used federal disaster relief funds for her 2021 Congressional campaign. Federal prosecutors said Cherfilus-McCormick, 46, and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, 51, of Miramar, in 2021 had obtained a COVID-19 vaccination contract with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for […]

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Florida Judge Orders Citizens’ Arbitration to Continue, Clashing With Other Order

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Florida Judge Orders Citizens’ Arbitration to Continue, Clashing With Other Order

The legal battle over Florida’s property insurer of last resort’s use of a state agency to hear claims disputes in arbitration took new turns this week, prompting one policyholder attorney to note that a move designed to reduce courtroom time has now resulted in months of litigation across four different court venues. “We’re playing chess

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Former Florida Broker and Texas Man Convicted in ACA Scheme That Netted $180M

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Hundreds May Have Been Exposed to Rabies in Grand Teton National Park Cabins

A federal jury in south Florida this week convicted a formerly licensed insurance broker and the head of a marketing firm for their roles in a years-long scheme to fraudulently enroll homeless people in Affordable Care Act insurance plans. Cory Lloyd, 46, of Stuart, Florida, and Steven Strong, 42, of Mansfield, Texas, signed up enough

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With Earnings Up and Rates Dropping, Big National Execs Celebrate Florida Reforms

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With Earnings Up and Rates Dropping, Big National Execs Celebrate Florida Reforms

During earnings conference calls last week leaders of two large personal lines insurers commented on affordability issues, highlighting the downward impact of Florida tort reforms on auto insurance prices. “At a time when voters are clearly voting with their pocketbooks, this is really a golden opportunity for other states,” said Tom Wilson, president and chief

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Small Plane on Hurricane Relief Mission to Jamaica Crashes in Florida Neighborhood

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Small Plane on Hurricane Relief Mission to Jamaica Crashes in Florida Neighborhood

A small turboprop plane on a hurricane relief mission to Jamaica crashed Monday morning into a pond in a gated residential neighborhood of the Fort Lauderdale suburb of Coral Springs, killing two people shortly after takeoff and narrowly missing homes, authorities and a local resident said. The Coral Springs Police Department confirmed the deaths in

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Car Fleeing Police Slams Into a Florida Bar, Killing 4 and Injuring 11

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Car Fleeing Police Slams Into a Florida Bar, Killing 4 and Injuring 11

A speeding car fleeing police slammed into a crowded bar early Saturday, killing four people and injuring 11 in a historic district of Tampa, Florida, that is known for its nightlife and tourists. An air patrol unit spotted the silver sedan driving recklessly on a freeway at about 12:40 a.m. after it was seen street

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As in Florida, Georgia Saw Big Jump in Lawsuits Ahead of Major Litigation Limits

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As in Florida, Georgia Saw Big Jump in Lawsuits Ahead of Major Litigation Limits

Florida insurers will no doubt remember the time more than two years ago when one of the largest plaintiffs’ law firms in the state gave notice that it was planning to file tens of thousands of claims lawsuits ahead of the 2023 tort-reform enactment. Georgia plaintiffs’ firms appear to have followed the same script in

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Progressive’s $950M in Florida Regurgitation to Mostly Be Credits in Renewals

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Riverview, USA - October 4, 2021: Progressive insurance office headquarters entrance sign in Tampa, Florida the second largest campus in the country with nobody

Progressive’s insureds in Florida who held auto policies in 2023 and 2024, then switched to another carrier, may not qualify for a refund, despite a state law that measures excess profits over a three-year period. Progressive officials said that the profit-regurgitation laws, Florida Statutes 627.066 and 627.915, require refunds only for drivers with active policies

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The Secret Florida Spot Retirees Love for Tranquil and Budget-Friendly Living

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The Secret Florida Spot Retirees Love for Tranquil and Budget-Friendly Living

Key Takeaways Sebring and surrounding Highlands County offer a lower cost of living than Florida’s larger cities and many other Sunbelt retirement destinations. Famous for its auto racing track, Sebring has numerous other attractions, including museums, art galleries, and a historic downtown. Outdoorsy types will enjoy its parks, lakes, and golf courses. Sebring’s county offers

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