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3+ hour, 24+ min ago (131+ words) Florida insurance losses could strain clinics and ERs for years Pensacola News Journal Florida insurance losses could strain clinics and ERs for years At Florida's largest free health clinic, the start of what's expected to be U. S. history's largest contraction of…...
Why are Florida insurance premiums going up if rates are going down?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (700+ words) State regulators say legislative reforms passed in recent years have lowered homeowners insurance rates in the Florida in 2026 but many residents are still seeing red over increases to their annual premiums. "Are Florida homeowners with homes located away from the…...
Why you shouldn't believe those grim Florida insurance national reports
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1713+ words) Florida homeowners pay some of the highest premiums in the country to insure their homes and recent national reports rank the state at No. 1 with the annual average anywhere from $5, 838 to $9, 449. But officials with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation…...
Moving to higher ground: Escambia buys out flood prone properties with FEMA funds
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (599+ words) After 40 years in their Li Fair Estates home in southwest Pensacola, Steven Smothers and his wife are selling their house to Escambia County over flooding issues. Water has flooded their sunken living room twice in the time they've lived in…...
Here's how much FPL's historic rate hike will cost Florida residents
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (847+ words) Next week, the Florida Public Service Commission is set to hear a request from Florida Power and Light for a gargantuan $8. 9 billion rate hike " the biggest in U. S. history " spread out from 2026 to 2029. That number could rise north of $10 billion if…...
Florida's home hardening program saves homeowners $1, 000 on average. Here's when to apply
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (716+ words) If you applied for a My Safe Florida (MSFH) grant last year but didn't get a grant before funds dried up, you may soon be in luck. Florida's home hardening program received $280 million for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, which will enable…...
Story from Florida Power & Light: Tree trimming tips to prepare for storm season
1+ year, 2+ day ago (229+ words) At Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), safety is the cornerstone of our commitment to customers and employees. As we enter hurricane season, FPL urges Floridians to be prepared and aware of potential safety hazards at all times -- before, during and…...
What Pensacola Homeowners Need to Understand About Property Damage Coverage
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (552+ words) According to the Consumer Protection Coalition, the rate of increase for homeowner premiums in Florida slowed to an average of1% in early 2024, a significant drop from previous years, yet the state still faces challenges. Recent data indicates that Florida remains the…...