Florida vs. California Insurance, Round 2
What happened: California’s insurance market is collapsing due to price controls and regulatory burdens, while Florida’s legal reforms have stabilized its market and lowered insurance rates.
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Second part of Georgia governor’s bill to limit lawsuits passes unanimously
ATLANTA (AP) — Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority to limit lawsuits has drawn fierce criticism from Democrats, but the second part of the package passed
Tort reform, California and affordability among key legislative focuses in 2025
Alleged legal abuses in courtrooms across the country and California’s growing insurance quagmire are among the top issues to watch as state legislatures hit full
Fake contractor scams homeowners, faces judge who is skeptical he’ll stop
A South Florida man accused of repeatedly scamming homeowners — posing as a contractor, taking their money, and never completing the work — was sentenced
New ‘Elevate Florida’ program aims to make home lifting more affordable and accessible
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Home lifting, the process of raising an entire home off its slab several feet in the air and constructing below, is
Florida leads nation in home insurance rates, but legislative reforms bring relief
PENSACOLA, Fla. –The home insurance market is seeing skyrocketing rates across the country — and Florida leads the way in insurance prices. The Sunshine State
1 Big Thing: Georgia Senate Passes Sweeping Tort Reform Bill to Curb Impacts of Legal System Abuse
A sharply divided Georgia Senate passed a comprehensive tort reform bill Friday that is Republican Gov. Brian Kemp’s top priority for the 2025 General Assembly session,
Florida pool contractors accused of multi-million scam, 300+ victims across three counties
Two pool contractors are accused of defrauding hundreds of Floridians out of millions of dollars. The Florida Attorney General’s Office of Statewide Prosecution has filed
Florida Homeowners Receive Welcome Insurance News
Florida homeowners recovering from years of skyrocketing insurance premiums and coverage cuts have received some positive news: regulators have approved a new insurer to enter
Jacksonville contractor arrested on organized fraud charges, JSO looking for more victims
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for more victims after they arrested a contractor on organized fraud charges this past weekend. JSO