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The goal is now to address both property insurance and prevent future Surfside-level tragedies.
Read More »The Point, May 23, 2022: Florida special legislative session begins with goal of stabilizing property insurance market
Lawmakers begin meeting in Tallahassee Monday morning to resolve rising premiums and other issues.
Read More »The Point, May 13, 2022: Some delivery services are tightening their radius with fuel prices climbing again
Edible Arrangements has stopped offering deliveries to most customers outside of Gainesville.
Read More »The Point, May 11, 2022: Several Florida property insurers are seeking to raise rates by over 20 percent
The request comes ahead of a special legislative session seeking to address the issue.
Read More »The Point, May 4, 2022: People in Citrus County push back against proposed turnpike extension
They showed up to express dissent at Tuesday's city council meeting.
Read More »The Point, April 29, 2022: Florida taxpayers aren’t on the hook for Disney’s debt, governor’s administration promises
The special district has $1 billion in outstanding bond debt.
Read More »Tiny home owners across Florida are seeking peace with local governments
Tiny houses are typically under 600 square feet, which their owners say allows them to lead simplistic, environmentally friendly lives. The homes can be built on foundations or on wheels, thus offering greater to freedom to travel, and sales boosted during the pandemic.
Read More »Law Enforcement Veteran, Levy County Commissioner Mike Joyner Dies At Age 70
"We could all serve to be more like Mike Joyner," said Levy County Commission Chairman John Meeks, a friend and colleague of Joyner's.
Read More »72nd Annual Citrus County Fair Makes Return From COVID-19 Pandemic
The 72nd annual Citrus County Fair is making its big return from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »Senate Ditches Controversial Toll Road Plan
The Florida Senate on Thursday approved a proposal to scale back a controversial toll-road plan that was a priority of a former Senate president.
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