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Florida Property Tax to Be Eliminated for Seniors Under New Proposal

Florida Republican lawmakers introduced eight new bills on Thursday that aim at cutting property taxes in the state, responding to Governor Ron DeSantis’s call for urgent action to ease the growing financial burden on homeowners.Most of the bills include a homestead exemption, and...

Why some question effectiveness of My Safe Florida Home grant program

Only about a third of those who get in the program’s pipeline in getting the required home inspection end up getting the state money.Florida lawmaker: 83-year-old yet to receive Hurricane Ian damage helpDuring a committee hearing, State Rep. Mike Caruso said a woman...

Coast moved toward resilience since Katrina, but insurance is a lingering ‘disaster’

KILN – In the days leading up to the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hancock County emergency director Brian “Hooty” Adam recalled an eerie moment, one he fully recognizes sounds made up. ...

Average Nursing Malpractice Claim in Aging Services Grew 27.1% Since 2020

Professional liability claims occurring in the nursing specialty of aging services have grown in the last five years, according to a new report. Aging services represented 15% of all professional liability insurance claims, the second most frequent claims group, according to the most recent...

Is My Safe Florida Home program working? Director had this to say

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida House panel on Wednesday received an update on the progress of the My Safe Florida Home program, and also had a few questions about how effective it's been on lowering home insurance premiums.Steven Fielder, the program's director, presented...