Opinion: Stick with 2023 Lawsuit Reforms to Reduce Insurance Costs
By Jim Kallinger Ever since the Covid crisis, Florida has been emerging as one of the economic leaders of the country. Traditionally…
Letters to the Editor
Frivolous Lawsuits Drive-Up Small Business Costs
Operating a small business always has its challenges, especially in the construction industry. We try to keep costs down for our customers,…
Opinion: Hurricane Preparedness
As we move into these fall months, one major storm is on the way, and there is going to be a lot…
Legal Reforms Impact Insurance Rates
Think about this simple fact for a second. Florida makes up just 10% of the nation’s property insurance market. But up until…
New Legislation Will Minimize Frivolous Lawsuits
Letter to the Editor As a caterer, inflation, higher taxes, and higher insurance rates mean two things: I have to charge more,…
With New Law, Insurance Companies Need to Address Rates
Letter to Editor Unlike the rest of the country, people are continuing to flock to the Sunshine State, mainly because they will…
Lack of Transparency Drives Up Insurance Premiums
Everyone knows Florida has an insurance problem, but few realize that there is a lack of transparency in damages in our state…
Attorney Fees Drive Up Property Insurance Costs for Homeowners
Dear Editor, It was no surprise to see that the rising cost of property insurance was one of the key topics of…
Will Tallahassee Save Local Businesses?
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Can Tallahassee reward itself a gold medal for the local small business boom claimed by The New Small…
Small Businesses Threatened by Litigation
Dear Editor, As we almost get through this last wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Florida businesses can at least rest assured that…
Invest in Fiber Broadband
The pandemic has shown us how crucial a fast, reliable internet connection is. Whether it’s online learning, remote work, or staying connected…
Lawsuits are Driving Up Healthcare Costs
Dear Editor, The COVID-19 pandemic has been a wakeup call for many people to start taking their healthcare more seriously. Unfortunately, for…