‘Significant price increases’: Floridians see initial Obamacare costs
Concerns Grow Over Rising Health Insurance Costs in Florida Nathan Sharp is feeling anxious about managing his medical bills as the federal aid that helped make his insurance more affordable during the pandemic is about to expire. A 49-year-old resident of Crystal River, Sharp discovered this week that his monthly payment for an Affordable Care […]
How health insurance for Floridians might increase significantly next year
Orlando, Fla. — Trump Administration’s Health Plan Costs Unveiled The Trump administration has shared the financial details of its Affordable Care Act plan for 2026, as lawmakers continue to clash over subsidies and the ongoing federal government shutdown. This information indicates that many of the 4.7 million Floridians who purchase insurance through the Marketplace might […]
Floridians prepare for increasing health insurance costs
Rising Health Insurance Premiums for 2026 Predictions indicate that health insurance premiums will increase at the highest rate in over five years for 2026. Analysis from KFF reveals that plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are experiencing the most significant hikes. If the ACA’s premium tax credits are not renewed by the end of […]
DeSantis presents posthumous honors to Jimmy Buffett and four other Floridians
Governor DeSantis Honors Five Floridians with Medal of Freedom In a recent announcement, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the Governor’s Medal of Freedom to five notable Floridians. Among the recipients were singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and several former politicians from both parties. DeSantis expressed pride in recognizing the legacies of these individuals. “Our state is better for […]
IRS extends tax deadline for Floridians. Here’s why and when they’re now due – WKMG
Orlando, Florida. – Floridians are currently required to file their federal tax returns until May 1, 2025. Internal Revenue Agency. The IRS announced it after Hurricane Milton ripped Florida on October 5, 2024. According to the IRS, the extension applies to Florida individual and business tax returns. “This declaration allows the IRS to postpone certain […]
Floridians face slow recovery after back-to-back hurricanes
Residents of Treasure Island, Florida, just west of Tampa, are still struggling to recover from back-to-back hurricanes. The area off the coast of the Gulf of Mexico was hit first by Hurricane Helen and then a few weeks later by Hurricane Milton. The community is currently struggling, with local residents crammed into hotel rooms that […]
Floridians sign up for Obamacare unsure if program will survive under Trump – Tampa Bay Times
More than 12 million Americans received health insurance through the Affordable Care Act in 2017, when a Republican bill to repeal it fell two votes short in the Senate. That's all 21.4 million Americans currently have insurance Through the Federal Marketplace Program, the program's future is once again in doubt with Donald Trump's return to […]
Floridians Projected to Reject Legalization of Recreational Marijuana
Floridians rejected the Third Amendment on Tuesday to give the green light to recreational marijuana, according to both Decision Desk headquarters and Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.). Decision Desk Headquarters predicted that the amendment would fall short of the 60 percent threshold needed for passage. DeSantis added, “Voting is over in Florida, the Third Amendment has […]
Hall of Fame Coach Tony Dungy Urges Fellow Floridians to Resist Radical Abortion Amendment
Super Bowl champion and Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy has urged Floridians who go to the polls next month to oppose the radical Fourth Amendment. In a video produced by Apologetics.Org and posted on X, Dungey urged viewers to vote against the amendment, which he claims was “strategically written to be vague and deceptive.” […]
Roughly 460,000 Floridians Still Without Power
More than 400,000 residents were still without power early Monday morning, and Floridians were still reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. At least 17 people were killed after the storm made landfall Wednesday as a Category 3. USA Today reported. Residents still recovering from the damage caused by Hurricane Helen are currently working to […]