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Florida lawmakers didn’t address ‘radical growth’ of Citizens insurance during special session

Citizens had 851,006 policies on April 30, up from 453,911 policies two years earlier.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 27, 2022March 16, 2024

Citizens had 851,006 policies on April 30, up from 453,911 policies two years earlier.

Tampa-based Lighthouse Property Insurance liquidated, as problems with Florida’s property-insurance market mount

Lighthouse became the third Florida property-insurer to be declared insolvent since late February.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 2, 2022May 12, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis backs Jeff Brandes’ call for property insurance Special Session

On Monday, the governor said the need for lawmakers to address current conditions is growing.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 12, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida’s current property insurance ‘crisis’ will not be addressed at upcoming special session

Gov. Ron DeSantis this week called a special session that will be held from April 19 to April 22 to redraw congressional districts.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 4, 2022September 13, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis backs Special Session for property insurance — but not anytime soon

The special session on redistricting, however, will be held from April 19 to April 22.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 30, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes congressional redistricting plan, calls for special session

Lawmakers redrew political boundaries this year as part of the once-a-decade reapportionment process.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 29, 2022September 12, 2024

Florida Gov. DeSantis leaves any special session on property insurance, condos up to lawmakers

“If they can get an agreement, they should do it,” said DeSantis.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 22, 2022August 3, 2023

“Colossal failure” marks end of Florida special session on redistricting

by Kate Bradshaw August 21, 2015August 17, 2023

Rallies planned in Tampa and elsewhere for Amendment 1 Saturday

by Kate Bradshaw May 28, 2015August 17, 2023