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If your home was damaged due to Hurricane Ian, the state of Florida has announced a new state program to provide verified non-profit organizations with materials to restore a damaged home. FILE PHOTO

If your home was damaged due to Hurricane Ian, the state of Florida has announced a new state program to provide verified non-profit organizations with materials to restore a damaged home. FILE PHOTO

Florida announces program to repair Ian-damaged homes

Staff Report
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) has announced a new state program to provide verified non-profit organizations with materials to restore a damaged home to a habitable condition, enabling residents to move back into their own homes.
At a special legislative session next week, lawmakers will consider a series of hot-button insurance issues.

At a special legislative session next week, lawmakers will consider a series of hot-button insurance issues.

Major insurance issues on tap for special legislative session

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
News Service of Florida With Florida’s property insurance system in turmoil, state lawmakers could be poised to take major steps to try to stabilize the market during a special legislative session next week.
Gas is at it's lowest price since October, when a state-wide "gas tax holiday" of its 25-center per gallon fee was lifted. FILE PHOTO

Gas is at it's lowest price since October, when a state-wide "gas tax holiday" of its 25-center per gallon fee was lifted. FILE PHOTO

Florida gas prices continue to drop

Jim Turner
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Gas prices in Florida continue to slacken amid global jitters over the demand for oil and an increase in output from U.S. oil refineries. According to data posted by The Auto Club AAA this week, the average gallon of gas in Florida was selling for $3.25 — the lowest since the price was at $3.
Visit Florida estimated last week the state attracted 35.1 million travelers during the third quarter, a 6.9 percent increase from 2021. PHOTO/VISIT FLORIDA

Visit Florida estimated last week the state attracted 35.1 million travelers during the third quarter, a 6.9 percent increase from 2021. PHOTO/VISIT FLORIDA

U.S. visitors boost Florida tourism industry

Jim Turner
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
U.S. visitors continued to drive Florida’s tourism industry at a record pace, while international travel still struggled to reach prepandemic levels, according to newly released figures for the third quarter of 2022. Tourism-marketing agency Visit Florida estimated last week the state attracted 35.
Republicans overwhelmed Democrats in Tuesday’s elections in Florida. Here are 10 takeaways.

Republicans overwhelmed Democrats in Tuesday’s elections in Florida. Here are 10 takeaways.

10 takeaways from the election in Florida

Jim Saunders
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
News Service of Florida Landslide. Red tsunami. Bloodbath. Call it what you will, Republicans overwhelmed Democrats in Tuesday’s elections in Florida. Here are 10 takeaways: DeSantis’ dominance: Gov.
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