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Florida car insurance policy rates on the decline in 2025
WINK - Florida
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Car insurance rates in Florida are seeing a significant shift in 2025, with the state's top five auto writer insurance groups indicating an average decrease of 6.5% in policy rates, according to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. This...
Florida Department of Environmental Protection argues it's not responsible for manatee protection
WUSF - Florida
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July 30, 2025
Describing the case as having "exceptional importance," the Florida Department of Environmental Protection this week argued a federal appeals court should overturn decisions that required the agency to take a series of steps to protect manatees in...
Florida Southern Student Has DNA-Based Skin Care Startup
LkldNow - Florida
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July 30, 2025
3-minute read Brooke Sommers, a junior at Florida Southern College, created the personalized skin care startup Dermageneous, which is rooted in genetic testing. The company was recently selected to join a business incubation program at Catapult...
Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 8.1.25
Florida Politics
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August 1, 2025
Good Friday morning. Another prominent voice in Florida politics just lined up behind U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds’ run for Governor. U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, who served two terms as Governor himself, endorsed his fellow Naples Republican in the race to...
Julie Rupenski, President & CEO of MedBest, Named to Top 50 Women Leaders of Florida for 2025!
Manage HR Magazine
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Tampa, Florida – MedBest Recruiting, Senior Living Executive Search, is proud to share that our President & CEO, Julie Rupenski has been named one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Florida for 2025 by “Women We Admire”, a platform and membership...
The hidden truths of the superyachting industry: A survivor's story of abuse
IOL
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In an industry often glamorised by reality television shows and the glimmer of luxury yachts, the darker realities of the superyachting world are hidden beneath the surface. Elle Fisher, originally from Durban but now residing in Mexico, chose to...
Alarming new data reveals record number of homeowners dropped by insurers: 'The private insurance industry is still cherry-picking'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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July 31, 2025
California has surpassed Florida as the U.S. state with the weakest property insurance market, according to E&E News by Politico, leaving many residents and businesses without coverage or with no other alternative but to turn to the state-run...
Florida Posts Three-Word Reaction to Exciting DJ Lagway News
Yahoo Sports
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Florida Posts Three-Word Reaction to Exciting DJ Lagway News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It's been a long time since the Florida Gators came out on top in the SEC, last doing it in 2008, and it's seen as a longshot for that drought to...
Florida Lawmaker Pushes for House Vote on Stock Trading Ban for Members of Congress
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 30, 2025
A Florida Republican congresswoman is seeking to force members of the House of Representatives to go on record as to where they stand regarding banning stock trading by House lawmakers and their Senate counterparts. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla.,...
Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe: Thank You Florida Weekly and Kelly Henry!
Times Square Chronicles
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August 1, 2025
Florida Weekly feature on philanthropy and the 2025 Harriet Goldstein Award, recognizing the powerful impact of charity and media working hand in hand: Celebrating Philanthropy, Purpose, and Community: Florida Weekly Spotlights the Harriet...
Florida Sheriff told by the court to return over $700k seized crypto
Cryptopolitan
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July 30, 2025
Law enforcement authorities in Volusia County, Florida, have been told by the court to return over $700,000 in cryptocurrency and paid legal fees. The federal officers improperly handled the seizure of assets from a European Union-licensed...
This 35,000-Square-Foot Triplex Penthouse in South Florida Just Listed for $150 Million
Robb Report
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July 31, 2025
Bal Harbour, a luxury enclave sometimes referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of Miami,” just set a new bar for sky-high living. The Related Group, in partnership with Rockpoint and Two Roads Development, has officially unveiled a $150 million...
Florida AG vows to cut off law firms over diversity initiatives
Marco Eagle - Florida
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will no longer hire law firms that engage in DEI or ESG programs. Uthmeier claims these programs constitute illegal and inappropriate discrimination. The policy change will affect current and future...
Coming to a stage near you: Tampa and St. Petersburg's new theater seasons
WUSF - Florida
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August 3, 2025
The Tampa Bay area’s professional theater companies are enjoying their brief summer breaks before roaring back to life in the fall. Here’s an advance look at what the 2025/26 season has in store in Tampa and St. Petersburg; tickets (subscription...
Florida AG Investigation Is Latest Reminder of Risk Tied to Green Initiatives
JD Supra - California
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July 30, 2025
Florida’s Attorney General announced an investigation on July 28, 2025 into whether the CDP (formerly known as the Climate Disclosure Project) and the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) have violated consumer protection or antitrust laws by...
Here's what's at Southwest Florida's museums during August
WGCU - Florida
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July 31, 2025
Southwest Florida’s museums regularly curate traveling art exhibitions as well as artworks from their permanent collections. During the month of August, five new exhibitions open, eight close and 16 others continue their runs. These are the...
Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday starts Aug. 1
Panama City News Herald - Florida
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Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday will run from Aug. 1-31 this year. That's a big change from the two-week tax holiday held previous years. Most Florida students will return to the classroom on the earliest possible start date: Aug. 11....
Veterans gather at Syracuse University for business skills entrepreneurship bootcamp
CNY Central - New York
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Twenty six veterans from all over the United States gathered at Syracuse University for the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans, a residency focused on entrepreneurship and building businesses. Veterans will attend classes,...
Florida Eliminates Sales Tax on Commercial Rents
Daily Business Review - Florida
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Currently, Florida is the only state in the United States to charge a statewide sales tax on commercial rents. This unique tax was enacted by Florida’s Legislature in 1969 in an effort to increase the state’s revenue. Despite receiving heavy...
Report finds median monthly rent in Florida increased $500 over three years
WUSF - Florida
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July 31, 2025
The median cost of housing for Florida renters rose by almost $500 dollars from 2019 to 2023, according to a new report from the University of Florida's Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. Median rent in the state soared from $1,238 to $1,719 a...