Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida

The drop coincided with eight private insurers last week being able to assume Citizens policies under what is known as a “depopulation” program.

Four workgroups have looked at 2024 vetoes in different parts of the budget: water programs, health services, justice services, and libraries, cultural and historic preservation.

A House panel advances a proposal that would place monitoring devices in the rooms of residents, with caveats. Debate centers around security and protection vs. privacy and dignity.

The case focused on records requests that could provide information about communications by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff, James Uthmeier, related to the flights from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

While the bill would make changes to the five water management districts, it also deals heavily with Everglades restoration.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is borrowing $2 billion to pay National Flood Insurance Program claims. The agency said the two hurricanes as of Feb. 6 had led to more than 78,000 claims, with estimated losses possibly topping $10 billion.

The capital punishment measure was among a suite of bills in a compromised plan both chambers are expected to vote on today. Wednesday's discussion focused on the in-state tuition proposal.

The Environment and Natural Resources Committee unanimously forwarded the measure, a product of last year's heavily criticized plan to add recreational development to state parks.

The Senate president and House speaker issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

The average premium will increase by 6.6% for most homeowners across the state, while Gov. Ron DeSantis says residents in Miami-Dade and Broward counties will see a decrease.