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Some Positive News on Florida’s Property Insurance Market
The state of Florida created an optional hurricane reinsurance program called (FORA) Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance. It allows insurers to purchase reinsurance at reasonable rates. Now, new evidence just released by the state shows the news program may help stabilize some of the high-cost Floridians are seeing with their property...
FEA: Teacher and support staff vacancies stand near 10,000 statewide
Nearly 10,000 public school teacher and staff positions are vacant as the 2024-2025 school year opens, according to Florida Education Association data. Of the 9,842 vacancies, 5,007 are instructional positions and 4,835 are support staff. The number of vacancies is down from 11,992 in August 2023. “It should not be lost on anyone that, right […]
Blue Dog PAC backing Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
The Blue Dog Coalition’s Blue Dog PAC is backing Whitney Fox, the Democratic challenger to Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) in Florida’s 13th Congressional District. The Blue Dogs are a group of moderate-to-centrist Democrats led by Reps. Mary Peltola (D-AK), Marie Glusenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Jared Golden (D-ME). “Whitney Fox is the right person to […]
Sabrina Carpenter hosting listening parties for new ‘Short N’ Sweet’ album. See all parties in Florida
Sabrina Carpenter fans won't exactly be working late next week: They will be up listening to her new album. The singer's new album "Short n' Sweet" comes out Friday, August 23, with the singer promoting several listening parties for fan across the country. Her hit lead single "Espresso," which debuted in April, has...
Dunn looks likely to keep 2nd Congressional District in Republican hands
(The Center Square) — Incumbent U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, R-Fla, could be coasting to an easy victory as his primary challenger struggles to raise funds. A Democrat rival has pulled out of the race altogether and will be replaced with a new challenger. A former surgeon from Panama City, Dunn represents Florida's 2nd Congressional District, which encompasses all or part of 16 counties in northern Florida. Former President Donald Trump,...
Florida school board pauses chaplain plans following interest from 'Ministers of Satan'
A Florida school board paused a plan for a chaplain program after receiving First Amendment concerns — and interest from The Satanic Temple. In a move that school officials present said was rare, the Osceola County School Board pulled the plan from consideration during its Tuesday meeting. It highlights the complexities and complications school districts face in implementing a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis this year that allows volunteer chaplains to provide support services...
Florida Democrat Mucarsel-Powell outlines how her 'purple' campaign can oust Trump-backed Rick Scott
As campaigns around the country gear up for the last stretch before the elections, there is only one Latina vying for a seat in the Senate. Ahead of November, she is trying to convince constituents of moving away from an increasingly conservative candidate with more moderate stances. Former Florida Rep....
Smalls Sliders dropping 4 more units in Florida
Smalls Sliders has inked a four-unit deal with franchisee Doug Cone for Florida. Cone will open restaurants, dubbed "Cans" by the brand, in Destin and Panama City Beach areas. The first is slated to open in 2025, according to a press release. This deal comes off the heels of the...
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