Florida News That Impacts You – September 25th, 2023
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- Three disturbances remain active in the Atlantic. Tropical storm Philippe is churning through the mid-Atlantic and will head north without posing a threat to populated areas. Another disturbance off of the Coast of Africa is expected to develop into a tropical storm in the coming days but likewise won’t pose a threat. The third disturbance is in the Gulf of Mexico and is being given a low chance of development as it drifts west towards Mexico.
- 300,000 Floridians currently with Citizens Property Insurance, the state’s insurer of last resort, have been sent “depopulation” notices. The notices indicate that their policies are set to be shifted to private property insurers. Provided that policy premiums aren’t greater than 20% higher than Citizen’s rates – homeowners who receive these notices must switch to the private insurer. In the event that policy premium increases are greater than 20% higher – homeowners may stay with Citizens provided that they notify Citizens by October 10th. The policy transfers are scheduled for October 17th.
- Three companies hosting fantasy sports operations in Florida have been served notice by the Florida Gaming Control Commission that they “may be offering or accepting illegal bets or wagers” in Florida. The notice warns the activity constitutes criminal behavior. The operators under investigation are Underdog Sports, SidePrize, aka Performance Predictions and Betr Holdings.
- Gas prices dropped through the weekend. Statewide the average price for regular unleaded is $3.60 per gallon – 9 cents lower than a week ago. In Palm Beach County the average price is $3.78 per gallon, which is the third highest price in the state.