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4.0 Earthquake Felt off Florida’s East Coast

Along with hurricanes and litigation, Floridians and their insurers can now add another potential concern: earthquakes. The National Weather Service reported that a 4.0 magnitude temblor, one of the largest recorded in the state, was felt off Florida’s east coast …

Florida Bill Would Require Option of Policies That Cover Only Unpaid Mortgage Amount

Ahead of Florida’s 2024 legislative session that begins Jan. 9, at least a dozen bills have been filed that could have an impact on the state’s insureds and insurers. It’s a sign that lawmakers are under renewed pressure to take …

Latin American Wealth Flocking to Miami, Boosting Real Estate Investments

Latin America’s wealthiest investors are taking their fortunes to Miami at one of the fastest clips in history, with some fleeing regional turmoil and others lured by yields higher than they can find at home. For JPMorgan Chase & Co. …

Is Mar-a-Lago Worth $1 Billion? Valuations at the Core of Trump’s Fraud Trial

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — How much is Donald Trump`s Mar-a-Lago worth? That`s been a point of contention after a New York judge ruled that the former president exaggerated the Florida property`s value when he said it`s worth at least …

Eight Months After Ian, Struggles Continue for Swamped Florida Residents

Eight months ago, chef Michael Cellura had a restaurant job and had just moved into a fancy new camper home on Fort Myers Beach. Now, after Hurricane Ian swept all that away, he lives in his older Infiniti sedan with …

DeSantis vs. Disney: New Governing Board Countersues Entertainment Giant

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board – made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees – filed a lawsuit …