Florida’s lieutenant governor visited Punta Gorda Monday to meet with local leaders and hear what Southwest Florida communities still recovering from recent hurricanes need from the state.

The average homeowner may save $31 a year after the end of the 1 percent surcharge that has been in place for nearly three years.

Because of the reforms passed in 2023, Florida auto insurance rates are declining, with major insurers reducing rates between 8% and 15%. Florida’s five largest auto insurance groups are reporting ...