‘My Safe Florida Condo’ Pilot Program Reaches Capacity
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida Department of Financial Services announced that the “My Safe Florida Condo” pilot program has received the maximum number of applications
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Florida regulators issue subpoenas to insurance industry critic
TALLAHASSEE — Florida regulators issued subpoenas to a Palm Beach Gardens-based ratings agency last monthto force it to justify its “dire predictions” for the state’s
Florida auto insurance rates expected to climb 18% amid concerns over third-party litigation funding
Florida drivers are projected to face an 18% increase in auto insurance premiums by the end of 2024, according to a recent Insurify report. The average
Bradenton woman used her mother’s name to file for hurricane disaster assistance, police say
Veronica Torres, 44, is charged with filing a false public assistance claim, a third-degree felony according to the Bradenton Police Department. BRADENTON, Fla. — A
By the numbers: How 2024’s ‘extremely active’ hurricane season brought storm after storm
The 2024 hurricane season has hurled one storm after another, with some of those storms turning deadly. And the season, which ends Nov. 30, didn’t
Rating Firm Says Florida Insurers Will Weather the Storms. Cat Fund Can Handle Payouts to Insurers
Florida’s Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state-created layer of reinsurance, expects to pay out about $4.6 billion to help cover insurers’ losses in Hurricanes Helene and
Jupiter contractor accused of pocketing nearly $49,000 for unfinished job
A Jupiter man was arrested in connection with the theft of nearly $49,000. Michael S. Fenton, 58, of Jupiter, was arrested Thursday and charged with
Jacksonville councilman says outdoor kitchen company ‘defrauded customers,’ files class action lawsuit
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville councilman has filed a class action lawsuit against a local outdoor kitchen and hot tub company. The News4JAX I-TEAM received several complaints from customers
Out-of-County, Criminals with Records: 50 Scammers Preying on Hurricane Victims Arrested
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) announced today the action taken against unlicensed contractors preying on Floridians impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In
‘A billion-dollar problem’: Contractor fraud is rampant in Florida. Here’s how to protect yourself
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Contractor fraud is a widespread issue in Florida, from pools to custom home builds and roofing fraud. It can be a disappointing and