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Guest AuthorJuly 15, 2024

The Act will create a federal homeowners insurance policy for natural disasters covering primary residences, stepping in where private insurers are failing, and offering the stability and affordability we desperately need.

Ryan NicolOctober 15, 2023

Cory Mills gets props for stepping up to save Americans trapped in Israel. But will Trump's recent remarks spark the GOP base to turn away from supporting Israel?

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2023

Disney locked up Bob Iger, while Chris Dorworth's lawsuit to clear his name may be backfiring.

Ryan NicolJune 18, 2023

Jennifer Canady will be Florida's first ever woman House Speaker — and a harbinger of what a post-DeSantis political landscape may look like.

Jesse SchecknerApril 26, 2023

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The proposed change would raise the cap on homestead exemptions for certain cash-restrained seniors by $50,000.

Jesse SchecknerJanuary 10, 2022

'If you go through my bills, you’ll see that they’re very community-based.'

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 13, 2021

State law caps how much Citizens can raise its rates every year,

Staff ReportsFebruary 11, 2020

Estimates show homeowners’ property insurance rates could climb tenfold over the next 10 years.

Guest AuthorDecember 15, 2017

Travel and tourism have long served as the backbone of Florida’s economy, which is now the 18th largest in the world. Here in Pensacola, we’re proud that our city has emerged as a driving force of this growth industry. In just the past year, the Pensacola region welcomed 2.7 million visitors who have invested $787 […]

Guest AuthorOctober 11, 2017

In an effort to stifle competition from short-term rentals and maintain their ability to price gouge consumers during compression periods, the hotel lobby is pressuring government officials in states like Florida to implement regulations that would severely restrict or ban homeowners from welcoming visitors into their private residence. A recent piece penned by the hotel […]

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Introducing the CHEAPER Act: A Federal Lifeline for Florida’s Homeowners

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House approves bill, ballot question to raise homestead exemption caps for low-income seniors

Ileana Garcia unveils ambitious, community-focused proposals for 2022 Legislative Session

Citizens Property Insurance executive Barry Gilway says he needs rate flexibility

Insurers, homeowners push to end frivolous lawsuits

Ashton Hayward: Residents, tourists alike can benefit from sharing economy

Matt Kiessling: Florida needs commonsense short-term rental policies