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Property insurance continues to present political pitfalls for Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis closed the week taking heat from a political enemy over property insurance issues that continue in the state. Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried issued a statement Friday blasting the Governor for ongoing shortcomings in the state’s beleaguered homeowners’ insurance market. “Because Ron DeSantis...

Baldwin County votes Tuesday to continue SPLOST for improvements

County Manager Carlos Tobar says they've completed almost everything in their initiatives with $50 million, including grants. They want to add more to the new list. ...

Lower property insurance rates may be coming to Louisiana? Here’s why

Louisiana homeowners could see lower property insurance rates and more availability within a month after lawmakers approve funding that will be used to attract companies to write more policies along the state's hurricane-ravaged coast, Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon said this week.The Legislature overwhelmingly...

New customers needing hurricane repairs flood Citizens Insurance

The state-run Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is seeing a flood of new customers after private insurance companies pulled out of Florida, leaving thousands needing repairs for Hurricane Ian’s damage. According to data posted on Monday on the company’s website, Citizens has seen an increase...

Insurance companies rejecting new policyholders with damaged homes from Hurricane Ian

The clock is ticking for many homeowners to get home insurance after their insurer UPC went bankrupt, leaving tens of thousands of people in Southwest Florida scrambling to find another carrier. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Homeowners left seeking alternative insurance policies after UPC files for bankruptcy However,...