Policy
Insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Ian could total up to $40 billion
Fitch Ratings released the estimate a day after the Category 4 hurricane slammed into the state.
Florida insurance companies temporarily blocked from dropping policies
The order from the state's insurance regulators will suspend cancellations or non-renewals of policies for two months.
Hurricane Ian's slow crawl could hamper restoring power in Florida
Challenges include ground saturated from past rain and anticipated storm surges and flooding.
Florida gasoline prices dip to lowest level since January
The average price was down from $3.41 a week earlier and $3.61 a month earlier.
Trickle of ballots starts in Florida general election; U.S. Sugar deal gets OK
Floridians have until Oct. 11 to register to vote in the general election.
Biden administration cuts off funding for child refugee program in South Florida
La Jornada, which will close Oct. 31, provides temporary housing and assists with sponsor family placement.
Social Media
Florida asks U.S. Supreme Court to decide fight over Big Tech law
A federal judge had described the law, aimed in part at social media platforms, as 'riddled with imprecision and ambiguity.'
State selects north Florida farmer for new marijuana license
The decision sets the stage for what could be protracted litigation over the sought-after opportunity to join the medical cannabis industry.
Report targets funding shift to private schools in Florida
But one critic said the report 'grossly distorts how the state funds education choice scholarships.'
Traffic crashes finally show signs of slowing down – but not in Florida
Overall, fatalities on U.S. roadways fell in early 2022 for the first time in almost two years.
'Air DeSantis' to continue: Florida governor says to count on more migrant flights
'The Legislature gave me $12 million. We're going to spend every penny,' the governor said.
State again targets privacy clause in fight over Florida abortion ban
Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office contended that clinics and a doctor have not shown 'irreparable harm' needed to temporarily block the law.
Florida Sen. Ray Rodrigues tapped to lead state's public university system
He wants to 'provide the highest quality education at the most affordable price, with degrees that lead to employment,' Rodrigues said at a State University System Board of Governors meeting.
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