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Add auto insurance to the increasing costs of living in Florida
Florida lawmakers are scheduled to return to Tallahassee soon for another special session to deal with the state’s property insurance crisis. But it’s not just homes and condos.
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By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix
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11/28/22
Florida Department of Transportation recognizes Crash Responder Safety Week
The weeklong observance recognizes traffic incident responders' critical role in saving lives and keeping traffic moving on Florida’s roadways.
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From the FDOT
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11/15/22
Bankson leaves the Apopka City Council for the Florida Legislature with a six-year legacy of grace and composure
The newly-formed Florida House District 39 is a rare battleground in state elections. Unlike most districts in Florida, SH-39 is evenly split between Democrats and Republicans.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/14/22
Tiffany Hughes dives head first into the District 39 election
According to voter rolls, District 39 will be a battleground where the number of registered Democrat and Republican voters is about even. There aren't a lot of those in Florida.
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By Reggie Connell, Managing Editor
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11/7/22
Ballot initiative: Homestead property tax exemptions for teachers, cops, others, but at what cost?
Florida voters could offer significant property tax exemptions to Florida’s teachers, firefighters, and active-duty members of the U.S. military.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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10/31/22
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FDOT: First month of SunPass savings passed on to drivers
Last week, the first toll credits of the SunPass Savings program were posted to customer accounts. For September, 361,000 drivers saved a total of $4.3 million.
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From the Florida Department of Transportation
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10/20/22
Flesh-eating bacteria found in Florida after Hurricane Ian
When Hurricane Ian blasted Florida with Category 4 intensity, it brought with it gale force winds and massive flooding, but no one expected a flesh-eating virus.
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From Staff Reports
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10/19/22
Wallet Hub Report: Florida 3rd least vaccinated state in US
With vaccines preventing 4 to 5 million deaths per year according to the WHO, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022’s States that Vaccinate the Most, as well …
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From Wallet Hub
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9/13/22
New legislative proposal announced to save toll drivers 50% in fees
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new proposal for the legislature to consider next year to give toll road commuters a 50% discount.
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By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square
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9/8/22
Orange County getting electric buses
Florida is expanding its purchase of electric transit and school buses statewide through funding from a national 2016-era EPA Volkswagen settlement.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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9/1/22
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Monkeypox outbreak reaches nearly 11,000 cases in the US; Florida ranks 3rd in caseloads
The 2022 monkeypox outbreak has spread to nearly 11,000 cases nationwide, with Florida ranking third in caseloads across states, according to the latest figures from the CDC.
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By Issac Morgan, Florida Phoenix
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8/17/22
As new school year draws near, Florida families can save at annual back-to-school tax holiday
The Florida Department of Revenue has released a Frequently Asked Questions document about the 2022 tax holiday, which outlines items exempt from sales taxes.
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By Danielle J. Brown, Florida Phoenix
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7/31/22
Florida closing in on 400 monkeypox cases, mostly in large urban enclaves
Data from the Florida Department of Health show monkeypox cases in 17 counties — roughly a quarter of the 67 counties in Florida.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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7/31/22
Six ways to save on school supplies this tax holiday season
In a couple of weeks, from July 25 through August 7, Florida will hold its annual school sales tax holiday. During that period, consumers can curb school supply costs with savings designated by the Florida legislature.
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From UF/IFAS
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7/14/22
State hopes military vets, ex-cops, can fill staff shortages at child-protection agency
The state has scheduled the first in a series of recruitment exercises to encourage military veterans to take jobs as child-protective investigators.
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By Imani Thomas, Florida Phoenix
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7/7/22
Patriotic pups: How one 11-year-old’s idea led to a statewide and national movement
It's the first program of its kind to help fund medical bills for retired police dogs in Florida and is believed to be the first in the United States.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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7/4/22
Citizens Property Insurance gets OK to raise homeowner rates 6.4%; less than requested
Property owners insured by Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s insurer of last resort, face rate increases of up to 11 percent starting Sept. 1, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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6/28/22
At least seven deaths in Florida from meningococcal disease; one of the worst outbreaks in US history
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday reported at least seven deaths among gay and bisexual men from the serious meningococcal disease outbreak in Florida and at least 24 cases of the disease.
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By Diane Rado, Florida Phoenix
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6/22/22
Apopka receiving $800,000 in grants from state
The CDBG program, administered by DEO, primarily benefits low- and moderate-income residents. The grants help fund workforce housing, training, sustainability, broadband infrastructure, and planning.
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By Bethany Blankley, The Center Square
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6/21/22
DEP Accepting comments on proposed springs restoration funding projects
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting comments on the springs restoration projects under consideration for funding in FY 2022-23.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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6/13/22
Celebrate the great outdoors in Florida this month
June is the Great Outdoors Month in Florida. This is the month to honor the state's abundant natural resources and the nation’s best recreational opportunities.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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6/6/22
FLHSMV announces 12 new Florida specialty license plates
Floridians who purchased presale vouchers for the specialty plates will soon be able to redeem them at their local tax collector office or license plate agency.
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From the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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6/2/22
Florida State Parks and Florida public libraries partner to launch the Real Florida Reader Program
This summer, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida State Parks and its partners will advance outdoor access for all Floridians through the Real Florida Reader Program.
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From the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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5/30/22
New law boosts Florida mental health focus for students and families
The bill's sponsor, Rep. Christine Hunschofsky, D-Parkland, served as the mayor of Parkland during the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, where 17 students were killed.
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By Chance Dorland, Florida News Connection
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5/23/22
FL lawmakers unveil property-insurance fixes but market has ‘further devolved’
The Legislature failed to pass any changes in property-insurance law during its regular session, which adjourned on March 14th, following reforms adopted in 2021 and 2019.
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By Laura Cassels, Florida Phoenix
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5/22/22
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