'Hurricane Tax' On Insurance Policies To End 18 Months Early
An extra charge on property-insurance and auto-insurance policies to cover claims paid for the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons will end Jan. 1.
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An extra charge on property-insurance and auto-insurance policies to cover claims paid for the 2004 and 2005 hurricane seasons will end Jan. 1.
Governor Rick Scott will kick off his "Jobs for the Next Generation" tour Monday in Pompano Beach. The two week statewide tour will highlight the governor's job creation proposals.
Charlie Crist chooses the head of Miami-Dade's Democratic Party to become his running mate for governor. What does the selection of Annette Taddeo add to the Crist ticket?
Allegations of financial misconduct by the states two leading candidates for governor have been tossed out by Florida's election commission. Since March, supporters of both former Gov. Charlie Crist and Gov. Rick Scott have filed a long list of complaints which dealt with alleged election law violations.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is pledging to permanently eliminate manufacturing equipment sales taxes and create new incentives to encourage more science and engineering graduates.
It could become Florida's next big cash crop. At least that's what people attending two weekend marijuana conferences are hoping.
Florida's unemployment rate is now higher than the national rate.
Space Florida, the quasi-government agency created to grow the space industry, expects billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to set up the world's first private launch facility in Texas.
For journalists, a politician in campaign mode can be a very tough interview. Disciplined candidates will stay on message, no matter what. Sometimes, you'll expose a side of them that voters don't get to see in their scripted appearances and campaign ads.
Former Florida Governor Charlie Crist selected Annette Taddeo as his running mate in his bid for Governor.
Governor Rick Scott made a stop in South Florida Wednesday for the ceremonial signing of the Aaron Cohen Protection Act.
Scientists from several Florida universities sent a letter to the state's governor, asking for his attention regarding climate change.
The state's largest teachers union filed a legal challenge Wednesday contesting how lawmakers "log rolled" a series of education issues --- including an expansion of a controversial school vouchers program --- into a single bill that passed in the waning hours of the 2014 legislative session.
Orlando trial lawyer John Morgan said he has pledges of up to $6 million --- not including his own substantial checkbook --- to back a proposed constitutional amendment going before voters in November that would allow doctors to order marijuana for patients with debilitating illnesses.
Nan Rich is frustrated. That much is clear. But the lifelong Democrat and former Senate minority leader isn't backing down. Rich told a gathering of news executives and editors Friday that she will continue battling for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and trying to draw distinctions with opponent Charlie Crist --- despite many of the party's fundraisers and leaders lining up behind the former Republican Crist.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist tried to draw sharp contrasts Thursday with Republican Gov. Rick Scott on issues such as the environment, education and openness --- while also seeking to defuse questions about why he won't appear with Democratic opponent Nan Rich.
With a $500,000 injection of money from the Democratic Governors Association, challenger Charlie Crist and a closely aligned political committee raised more cash from June 21 to June 27 than Republican Gov. Rick Scott and a Scott-tied committee.
In a move to privatize the Medicaid program, at least three million recipients are transitioning to managed care.
As Gov. Rick Scott tours the state this week honoring military veterans, he is marking the contributions of a bloc of voters that could help in his difficult re-election fight.
It was standing room only inside the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Hollywood Tuesday morning .
Gov. Rick Scott is set to travel around Florida this week to honor the state's veterans.
Florida religious leaders are calling on Gov. Rick Scott and state officials to restore the civil rights of former felons.
After more than a year of passionate debate, a new law that makes major changes to Florida's troubled child welfare system goes into effect next week.
Governor Rick Scott has sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry requesting help from the Department of State to release a marine, from Weston, jailed in Mexico for almost three months.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
The Department of Justice said U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez imposed the sentence on 62-year-old Marcos Tomas Perez of Miami, who was charged with transporting and transferring stolen goods in interstate commerce in the summer of 2025.
An elderly lawyer was arrested at his home in Buffalo Grove and charged with fraud, money laundering in theft for allegedly stealing funds from the city of Tallahassee, Florida.
A Miami woman was arrested after posing as an immigration attorney and stealing money from a woman looking for help, police say.
A Miami school was placed in a precautionary lockdown after a possible shooting took place nearby, officials say.
Interstate 95 south is closed near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach after a pursuit, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
European veterans, families of the fallen, and politicians are voicing outrage over Trump's claim NATO allies stayed behind the front lines in Afghanistan.
The Treasury Department announced it's sanctioning nine vessels that transport Iranian oil, as well as the ships' owners.
President Trump said Thursday that Canada is no longer invited to join his international Board of Peace, following days of tension between the president and the U.S.'s northern neighbor.
One year after President Trump announced it, the U.S. has finalized its withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Infectious disease experts call the decision "scientifically reckless."
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Sales of tickets to NHL games jumped more than 20% after the hit HBO show debuted in the fall, according to ticket vendor.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The celebrated Sundance Film Festival, opening Thursday in Park City, Utah, includes films starring Natalie Portman, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen and Charli XCX, plus a wide range of documentaries.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
Prince Harry struck a combative tone as he testified in his lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher.