Bills that could lower property insurance costs in Florida head to Gov. DeSantis
FLORIDA – The Florida Senate passed several bills that could lower property insurance costs. House Bill 7073 promises a reduction in property insurance premiums by more than $500 million statewide….
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2 big downtown projects have been scrapped due to rising costs. What are your thoughts?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Due to rising costs, two of the biggest housing developments that were set to be built in downtown Jacksonville are likely never going to happen, according to…
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Jacksonville shoppers coping with rising food costs as wholesale prices increase
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Wholesale prices rose more than expected in January, according to a U.S. Department of Labor report released Friday. The Wholesale Price Index, which is now known as…
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Florida program that could help lower home insurance costs gets approved for more funding
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Senate unanimously cleared a bill Wednesday to put $100 million into the “My Safe Florida Home” program, which could help people lower their home insurance…
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County Road 210 is getting wider, but developer hasn’t paid costs
From two lanes to six, the County Road 210 project is expected to alleviate traffic congestion near Beachside High School. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla — A short, but congested stretch…
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New study shows child care costs are more than in-state college tuition in Florida
New numbers from Care.com show most parents spend 24% of their household income on child care. Half of parents surveyed spent more than $18,000 in 2023. Mom of three, Brittney…
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Housing costs top issue for Floridians, support high for recreational marijuana, abortion amendments: UNF poll
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A new statewide poll found that the cost of housing is the most important problem facing Florida right now. The poll from the University of North Florida’s…
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Florida is one of states most at-risk as financial costs of climate change climb
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Climate change is costing all of us more money as more extreme weather events hit the country, according to the National Climate Assessment. RELATED: Worsening warming is…
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No myths or costs should keep you from getting a flu vaccine
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – No myths or costs should keep you from getting your yearly flu vaccine. That’s the message from the #FluVaxJax campaign which is encouraging everyone who is able…
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