The state has created an economically unsustainable property insurance program — Citizens. ...more

June 25, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty opened the door Friday for State Farm Florida to withdraw from the state's property insurance market, but only after it meets several stipulations. ...more

February 14, 2009

With residents already struggling to make ends meet during the recession, the last thing they need now are higher premiums on Citizens Property Insurance homeowner insurance policies, a state lawmaker believes. So state Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, announced this week he will introduce legislation in March to extend the rate freeze on Citizens rates for another year. Citizens is the state-sanctioned property insurer of last resort. ...more

January 17, 2009

A Vietnam veteran and businessman from New Port Richey handily won a clash between two political novices on Tuesday night for the chance to unseat one of the state's most powerful Republican lawmakers. ...more

August 27, 2008

Taylor Beats Skandera In Democratic Primary For State Senate Seat ...more

August 27, 2008

The two Republicans seeking the District 67 State House seat agree more attention must be paid to the state's economy and the high costs of property taxes and homeowners insurance. ...more

August 2, 2008

The folks at Angie's List got our attention with this dramatically cautionary photo of a member's DIY project gone bad. (He shot himself with a nail gun during a basement remodel. Ouch.) ...more

January 26, 2008

The nonstop coastal building across Florida has pushed the insurance risk in the state to nearly $2 trillion, keeping it the diciest place in the world for insurers, an industry analyst said Thursday. ...more

November 30, 2007