The Heritage Property and Casualty Insurance Company recently announced that the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has approved a rate reduction of up to 9.6% for its policyholders in counties across the state. "This rate decrease is an important change for our Florida policyholders and a sign of our continued commitment to affordable and reliable […]
Rep. Juan Porras (R-Miami) has filed legislation in the House to help improve "transparency, accountability, and fairness" for Floridians frustrated with irritating homeowners' association procedures this week. The legislation, HB 657, would erase pre-suit mediation requirements over disputes, mandate HOAs update their governing documents with up-to-date language, and establish a Community Association Court Program to […]
Americans for Prosperity Foundation (AFPF) announced the rollout of a statewide mail and digital education campaign this week to help Floridians know the improvements in the state's insurance market following recent reforms to the market. According to a release, the AFPF's campaign includes ways the state has controlled excessive litigation, eliminated one-way attorney fees, and […]
President Donald Trump announced his plan to sign an executive order establishing a single national artificial intelligence (AI) policy for all 50 states on Truth Social this week. In his post, Trump indicated his "one rulebook" approach was necessary to avoid "bad actors" in states as they look to roll out their own preemptive policies […]
Miami mayoral candidate Emilio Gonzalez warned voters that his opponent, Commissioner Eileen Higgins, would create a "city of renters" due to overdevelopment and lead the city into a pit of unaffordability if elected mayor during a recent interview on Fox & Friends Weekend. "Basically, you start overbuilding and anywhere and everywhere you find a patch […]
Florida gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner (R) detailed three key policy positions he is looking to address to help improve the state's overall affordability in a recent campaign video on social media. Renner, who announced his candidacy in September, was previously Florida's Speaker of the House for the 2022-2024 legislative term. "People are hurting financially, and […]
Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia released a series of legislative proposals focused on fighting against the dangers of illegal immigration for both chambers to consider for the upcoming Florida Legislative Session on social media this week. "We must keep our foot on the gas to ensure that Floridians are kept safe," Ingoglia wrote. The priorities […]
City of Miami residents can get a head start on who they want to run the city for the next four years, as early voting begins today, December 5, and runs until Dec. 7. The candidates, Emilio Gonzalez and Eileen Higgins, are looking to replace Mayor Francis Suarez, who is term-limited and cannot run for […]
James Buchanan (R-Sarasota) released a football-themed campaign video in his bid for Senate this week. The ad, titled “Trenchwork," describes Rep. Buchanan's leadership skills on the gridiron while advocating his work at the state capitol. “Sometimes it’s about clearing a path so others can succeed,” Buchanan said in the video. "Whether on the field or in […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week that three men were arrested on first- and second-degree felony burglary charges for their role in an organized retail theft scheme in which they allegedly stole hundreds of sneakers valued at more than $70,000 from athletic footwear stores across Florida and Georgia. “Florida law enforcement and our […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will work with the Florida Legislature to establish an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bill of Rights for individual Floridians during a press conference at The Villages this week. "This will be very far-reaching with consumer protections. It will do things like fortify some of the protections we have in […]
Florida Senate President Ben Albritton responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis's plan for congressional redistricting, saying there is "no ongoing work" on the plan by the Senate in a memorandum to his colleagues this week. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a plan for congressional redistricting in an exclusive interview with The Floridian earlier this week. "The Governor […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state will award over $112 million in grants to enhance water quality and supply across Florida's Gulf Coast and Central Florida during a press conference in Tampa this week. "We have worked hard to protect our natural water resources and our freshwater supply for future generations," DeSantis said. Specifically, […]
The Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida released a statement celebrating new data from its original report that shows its Safety Net Hospitals as leaders in graduate medical education (GME) this week. “This report shows tremendous success! Our hospitals are always on call and provide the most critical, complex care in the state - and […]
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced the arrest of a Palm Beach couple this week for allegedly running a large Organized Retail Theft scheme that resulted in $31,000 in losses from several major retailers. “These types of thefts burden Florida’s families by driving up prices as stores try to cover their losses,” Uthmeier said in […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined several positive policies to help Floridians address their concerns about the cost of living in an exclusive interview with The Floridan at the state capitol this week. The governor mentioned that the Sunshine State was ranked the #1 economy in the country for the third consecutive year by CNBC earlier this […]
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis hinted at calling a special legislative session on property taxes while indirectly throwing shade at House Speaker Daniel "Danny" Perez (R-Miami) for trying to "screw voters over" to avoid the subject during Florida's regular legislative session in an inclusive interview with Floridian publisher Javier Manjarres this week. "The regular session […]
TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis is not planning on endorsing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as his successor anytime soon, saying the congressman's position on a past public safety policy during his time in the Florida House is not in line with his conservative agenda, and he doesn't appear to be any closer to endorsing his Lt. […]
