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Wrong-way Driver Causes Fiery Wreck in Georgia, Killing 3

ROOPVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A driver traveling the wrong way on a four-lane Georgia highway crashed into two other cars, killing all three drivers, state troopers said. The wreck happened Monday night on U.S. 27 near Roopville, south of Carrollton. …

Walmart to Build $350M Milk Plant in Georgia to Expand Control of Dairy Supply

VALDOSTA, Ga. (AP) — Walmart announced it will build a new $350 million milk processing plant in south Georgia, hiring nearly 400 people. Arkansas-based Walmart said the plant will provide milk to more than 750 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores …

People Moves: Alliant Names Two to Leadership Roles in Southeast States

Alliant Insurance Services, a major American distributor and brokerage headquartered in California, continues building its Southeastern US presence. It has named attorney Bobby Coleman of Mississippi as vice president of the Alliant Americas division, and Mike Griggs of Tennessee as …

When Florida Insurers Go Bust, it Means Changes in North Carolina Insurance Law

Insurance department omnibus bills in state legislatures are often seen as housekeeping or budget items that may revise regulatory language, fund insurance department positions or clean up the wording of previous laws. But in North Carolina this year, supporters of …

How Alleged Florida Theft Ring Led to Pastor’s ‘Anointed Liquidator’ eBay Account

A St. Petersburg pastor and head of a drug recovery program, along with his wife, mother and others, is awaiting trial after authorities say he ran a theft ring that stole tools from Home Depot and sold them on eBay …

King Insurance Picks up DMA Agency in North Carolina

Florida-based King Insurance Partners, said to be one of the fastest growing insurance brokerages in the country, has added North Carolina’s David L. May Jr. Agency to its court. Known as DMA, the agency has offices in Mount Airy and …

Florida Settles Lawsuit, Must Provide Denied COVID Data on Deaths, Vaccines

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida will have to provide COVID-19 data to the public again after a former Democratic state representative settled a lawsuit with Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis` administration over the decision two years ago to stop posting information …

Despite Reform Laws, Florida Premiums Won’t Drop, Karen Clark & Co. Says

State laws adopted in 2022 and 2023 may have stemmed excessive claims litigation in Florida, helping to stabilize the distressed property insurance market and slow rate increases. But premiums, which have doubled for some homeowners in recent years, are unlikely …

Less Red Ink in Florida, 2 New Insurers, and Citizens Wants Commercial Take-outs

Florida-based insurers still aren’t profitable, overall, but their net losses and underwriting losses are getting smaller. Two more property insurance companies are preparing to enter the Florida market. And the number of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s commercial policies is growing …

Police Didn’t Give Alabama Homeowner Time to Respond Before Firing, Lawyer Says

DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — An attorney representing the family of a Black man who was fatally shot at his home by police said Friday that officers did not give the man time to respond before they opened fire. Steve Perkins, …

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