Today I announced that Citizens Property Insurance will be instituting homeowners’ insurance premium decreases for three-quarters of Miami Dade, and statewide decreases averaging 5.6%. I also was pleased to announce significant reductions in auto insurance rates in Florida for companies like GEICO (10.5% decrease), State Farm (6% decrease) and Progressive (8.1% decrease).
For the last four years, inflation spurred by the Biden Administration, active hurricane seasons, and unchecked litigation in Florida made for an environment that caused turbulence in insurance markets and steep increases in premiums.
There are a lot of factors involved in insurance rates, and Florida’s property and auto markets are challenging—but in addition to the decreases I announced, data suggests that in 2024, Florida had the lowest average homeowners’ premium increases in the nation, and the overall market is trending in a positive direction—including the addition of 11 new companies into Florida’s market over the past two years.
President Trump making good on a campaign promise - signing an Executive Order called "No Men in Women's Sports."
It bans transgender athletes from participating in women's sports - with consequences for schools and programs that receive taxpayer dollars.
While purchasing territory from another country would be an unusual move for a modern U.S. president, much of America’s states and territories today came through purchase or expansion.
Here’s a brief history. https://t.co/aj7G2iIhqz
HAPPENING NOW: A candlelight vigil at Rivergate City Park in Alexandria to honor the 67 lives lost in the midair collision.
Rep. Don Beyer said, “Each of them was more than just a passenger or more than a soldier.” @wusa9
So apparently they had to cancel the 2nd drone show at #LakeEolaPark tonight and I wonder if the drones that got knocked out during the 1st show was the cause 😬 #Orlando
TRACKING MILTON: We spoke with Jamie Rhome from the National Hurricane Center during one of our shows. He gave us great insight about the unique path forecast for the storm. @fox35orlando@NHC_Atlantic
Very little water, paper towels and toilet paper on the shelves of this Walmart on S. Goldenrod Rd in Orlando. Still plenty of bread and baby formula. Employees are working hard to restock. #FOX35#HurricaneMilton