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Florida property insurers’ lawsuit costs hit fresh high at $3.5B last year
Florida property insurance carriers nearly broke even last year for the first time since 2016 in a much-needed course correction for the market, despite litigation expenses rising to a new high of $3.46 billion.
16 Puppies Found in Gas Station Safely Rescued in Florida
On July 11, an individual brought several pups in two large crates to Pasco Animal Services in Pasco County, Florida. The puppies were reportedly found dumped at a gas station and rescued by Suncoast Animal League in Palm Harbor, Florida. Fortunately, the dogs are doing well, but the case isn’t being investigated yet. Several puppies […] The post 16 Puppies Found in Gas Station Safely Rescued in Florida appeared first on DogTime.
Florida abortion ballot measure confusing to voters: Report
Voters in the Sunshine State will decide the fate of a ballot measure claiming to protect abortion through viability, but the language of the proposed amendment is reportedly confusing voters. Florida is one of several states that will vote on a measure regarding abortion in November, but an Engagious/Sago focus group reported by Axios shows […]
Schumer: ‘Misguided’ dismissal of Trump classified docs case ‘must be appealed’
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) called Florida Judge Aileen Cannon’s dismissal of the felony charges accusing former President Trump of mishandling classified documents “breathtakingly misguided” and called for her ruling to be “appealed immediately.” “This breathtakingly misguided ruling flies in the face of long-accepted practice and repetitive judicial precedence,” Schumer said in a statement…
Florida: The Who Cares State
Quality Journalism for Critical Times Welcome to the Science-Free State of Florida, where facts are dismissed, obvious truths denied, and thinking discouraged. Failed presidential candidate and professional pouter Ronbo DeSantis recently had references to climate change removed from state statutes. Now his Department of (Mis)Education wants the phrase “climate change” excised from Florida school textbooks on the ground that it’s […] The post Florida: The Who Cares State appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Washington County man arrested facing drug charges
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – On Monday night, a Caryville man was arrested near the area of State Road 90 and Wilcox Rd. in Washington County. Washington County Sheriff’s Office observed 28-year-old, Corey Shae Wilson riding a bike without proper illumination. After contact was made with Wilson, he became nervous and confrontational with officers, WCSO […]
Left in ‘plane’ sight: Police looking for suspects in illegal dumping incident
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Springfield Police are looking for the people responsible for dumping part of a small airplane in a vacant lot. Police officers found the front half of the single-engine aircraft Friday off of Transmitter Road. They were able to determine the plane was a prop at Zoo World, where guests could […]
Court documents reveal racist texts sent by former Walton County commissioner
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — Text messages made public from a 2022 Walton County court case show a former county commissioner using racial slurs and terms. “This is coming from public officials, elected officials, people we put our trust in and this can’t be tolerated,” said Frank Guillory, NAACP Chapter President. That former commissioner, […]
Okaloosa County approves live-stream underwater camera installation at Okaloosa Island Pier
The Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners approved a plan Tuesday morning to install an underwater live-stream camera at the Okaloosa Island Pier, offering the public a unique view of marine life off the Destin-Fort Walton Beach coast. The board voted to support a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Okaloosa County...
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