Ron Hurtibise

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Ron Hurtibise

Ron Hurtibise is a business reporter for the South Florida 蜜兔直播. A Florida resident since 1977, he covers property and health insurance, tourism, the automotive industry, and consumer topics. He is a Florida State University graduate and a former investigative reporter at the Daytona Beach News-Journal. You can call him at 954-356-4071.

For the first time since the state of Florida began releasing quarterly Residential Market Share Reports in mid-2022, the average cost of homeowner insurance declined in the state between the third and fourth quarters of 2024, the data shows.

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Homeowner insurance costs fell by 0.7% in fourth quarter of 2024

March 20, 2025 at 4:59 p.m.

For the first time since the state of Florida began releasing quarterly Residential Market Share Reports in mid-2022, the average cost of homeowner insurance declined in the state between the...

The town of Davie sued Mueller Water Products and its contractor over charges that more than 3,000 of 10,000 water meters installed in the town have failed, causing more than $8 million in losses.

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Davie lawsuit says town lost $8 million after 3,000 of 10,000 new water meters failed

March 20, 2025 at 2:22 p.m.

The town of Davie sued Mueller Water Products and its contractor over charges that more than 3,000 of 10,000 water meters installed in the town have failed, causing more than...

It's an age-old fight that never seems to end: insurers vs. attorneys. And homeowners' money is the real prize. Here's a rundown of key property insurance bills filed with the Florida Legislature.

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It’s time once again for insurers vs. attorneys in Florida’s Legislature

March 21, 2025 at 3:35 p.m.

It's an age-old fight that never seems to end: insurers vs. attorneys. And homeowners' money is the real prize. Here's a rundown of key property insurance bills filed with the...

The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and police are still questioning the shooter, police said.

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Hollywood police investigating shooting that sent man to hospital

March 16, 2025 at 5:28 p.m.

The victim was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries and police are still questioning the shooter, police said.

Crime and Public Safety |
Man, 50, charged with attempted murder after stabbings in Deerfield

March 16, 2025 at 12:01 p.m.

Broward deputies found two people stabbed early Sunday in Deerfield Beach in the 200 block of SW First Terrace.

Insurers warn that the bill, which would rebuild a mechanism to award attorney fees to policyholders that sue, would undo all of the progress achieved since the reforms of 2022 and 2023. Proponents say it would help to even the playing field.

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Suing insurers would become easier under bill that passes first legislative hurdle

March 14, 2025 at 2:15 p.m.

Insurers warn that the bill, which would rebuild a mechanism to award attorney fees to policyholders that sue, would undo all of the progress achieved since the reforms of 2022...

A bill that would bar state-owned Citizens Insurance coverage to condominium buildings that fail to undergo Strategic Integrity Reserve Studies and create reserve accounts easily cleared its first House committee hearing on Tuesday.

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Sweeping bill aimed at condo reforms advances in state House

March 11, 2025 at 6:25 p.m.

A bill that would bar state-owned Citizens Insurance coverage to condominium buildings that fail to undergo Strategic Integrity Reserve Studies and create reserve accounts easily cleared its first House committee...

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Retail Roundup: New stores at Gardens Mall, dog resort in Pompano, Boynton gets new gym

March 10, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.

Luxury bedding, a Laguna Beach-inspired fashion brand, a Brazilian art and apparel store and a Yeti retailer will soon be opening at The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach Gardens.

A $2,500 grant. Increasing the height of buildings required to fully fund reserves. Authorizing condo boards to seek loans and levy assessments without owner buy-in. These are the proposals state lawmakers filed to help elderly condo unit owners keep their homes.

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DeSantis requested help for elderly condo owners. Here are the proposals.

March 11, 2025 at 1:46 p.m.

A $2,500 grant. Increasing the height of buildings required to fully fund reserves. Authorizing condo boards to seek loans and levy assessments without owner buy-in. These are the proposals state...

A legislative bill that would have required state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to provide windstorm coverage for all who want it has been withdrawn by its sponsor. Rep. Hillary Cassel said she is working with House Speaker Danny Perez about "continuing the conversation" about the concept, which she says requires "in-depth" study.

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Citizens-Insurance-for-all bill withdrawn as sponsor seeks ‘in-depth’ study

March 4, 2025 at 3:31 p.m.

A legislative bill that would have required state-owned Citizens Property Insurance Corp. to provide windstorm coverage for all who want it has been withdrawn by its sponsor. Rep. Hillary Cassel...

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