Auto Insurance Rates Drop

State Farm announced a 10% rate cut for auto insurance customers in Florida, effective Jan. 2 for new policies and March 14 for renewals.

The insurance company said its auto rates have dropped by more than 20% on average since October 2024.

“This isn’t happening by accident,” wrote Allyson Watts, senior vice president at State Farm, in an op-ed published in September. “It’s the direct result of Florida’s legislators and insurance regulators recognizing the impact of rising insurance costs—caused by over-litigation—and being willing to… tackle the real problems.“

Bill Seeks Privacy for Foster Families

State Rep. Fiona McFarland (R-Sarasota) filed a bill on Thursday to provide foster families with more privacy.

The bill would introduce new public records exemptions to protect the personal identifying and location information of individuals associated with family foster homes.

McFarland seeks to shield private information such as addresses of homes, schools, and daycares, to help protect foster parents from retaliation or harassment from individuals who are upset about children being placed into foster care.

11 Off the Beaten Path Towns

WorldAtlas released a list of 11 off the beaten path towns in Florida, with Cedar Key, a Gulf Coast spot with a population under 1,000, topping the list for its historic charm as the second-oldest town in the state.

Each town on the list has its own unique flavor. Cape San Blas provides access to a “forgotten” stretch of Gulf Coast shoreline, while Apalachicola is the largest producer of oysters in Florida.

In addition, Cocoa provides an artsy inland escape, while Dunedin is a coastal brewery lovers’ paradise, and Dunnellon, situated along the spring-fed Rainbow River, provides a paradise for paddlers.

Brooksville brings Old World charm near Tampa while Fernandina Beach, Flagler Beach, Lake Worth Beach, and Cocoa Beach round out the list.

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➤ Jacksonville: Sea-Doo has issued a recall on its Switch pontoon boats, eight months after a Jacksonville couple sued the Canadian boat manufacturer after a capsizing left their daughter with traumatic brain injuries. (Details)

➤ Fort Lauderdale: Some community members are protesting plans to turn basketball courts into pickleball courts at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park. (More)

➤ Ocala: Members of Church @ The Springs gathered over 40,000 pounds of food last weekend to help local food pantries during the government shutdown. (Details)

➤ St. Petersburg: A portion of the South Skyway Fishing Pier State Park has been closed indefinitely after state officials discovered structural issues during a recent inspection. (More)

➤ Leon County: A Leon High School student was sent home for wearing a “Nazi soldier” costume for Halloween. (More)

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➤ The Jacksonville Jaguars will head to Las Vegas today to play the Las Vegas Raiders at 4:05 p.m., looking to improve their record to 5-3. (More)

➤ Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver Jalen McMillan’s neck injury is more severe than the team originally thought. What was first classified as a “neck strain” has been revealed to be a fracture. (More)

➤ No. 10 Miami lost 26-20 to SMU after Carson Beck threw an overtime interception, and the Mustangs’ T.J. Harden ran for the winning touchdown. (Recap)

➤ Florida lost 24-20 to No. 5 Georgia after a third-down pass from DJ Lagway to J. Michael Sturdivant was controversially ruled incomplete on the Gators’ final drive. (Watch Video)

➤ Florida State beat Wake Forest 42-7 for the Seminoles’ first ACC victory of the season, while UCF lost 30-3 at Baylor in a Big 12 matchup. (See Scores)

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➤ A 175-foot-long walkable mosaic was unveiled at Sunset Park in St. Petersburg. The artwork depicts the sunrise over Tampa Bay in the east and ends with a sunset on the Gulf beaches in the west. (See Mosaic)

➤ A baby raccoon was rescued from a storm drain near Roosevelt Middle School in West Palm Beach this week. A police officer wrapped the tiny animal in a blanket to keep it warm. (See Photos)

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Did you watch the World Series this year?

1. Yes
2. Some
3. No

Saturday’s Results:

Have you planned your Thanksgiving Day menu?

1. No: 29%
2. Somewhat: 26%
3. Yes: 24%
4. Don’t celebrate Thanksgiving: 21%

Where in Florida does the End of the Line mural tell a tale of local history with an outdoor painting of Isaac Trabue and a locomotive?

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