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Rick Scott collected nearly 3x more RE industry campaign donations than Charlie Crist

by Frank Alvarado | November 03, 2014 12:45PM

Before Tuesday ends, South Floridians will know if Gov. Rick Scott gets a second term or if his challenger,...

Renewal of bulk buyer law could drive SF’s suburbs

by Alexander Britell | April 17, 2012 04:30PM

During the summer of 2010, Miami’s real estate market was, for the most part, stagnant. Investors, even those armed...

Judge declines to strike down Everglades deal

August 24, 2010 04:00PM

Everglades The Miccosukee Tribe’s plea for a federal judge to strike down Gov. Charlie Crist’s $197 million deal for...

Tax drop looms darkly for many Florida real estate markets

by John Kennedy | December 01, 2009 03:29PM

Florida’s housing crash is reverberating through local governments, with two-thirds of the state’s counties collecting fewer property taxes than...

Insurance gap sparks fears

by John Kennedy | August 31, 2009 12:45PM

As homeowner insurance giant State Farm prepares to exit Florida, some lawmakers are anxious about whether there’s enough private coverage for the hurricane-prone state. Company officials and lawmakers are quietly discussing whether steps could...

Q & A with David Aronberg

by Jennifer LeClaire | July 30, 2009 01:35PM

The race is on. As Governor Charlie Crist eyes a U.S. Senate seat, Florida Senator David Aronberg wants to become Florida’s Attorney General. Aronberg, a rising star in Florida politics, hopes to return to...

Foreclosure fraud fight shaped McCollum’s AG tenure

by Alexander Britell | May 26, 2009 01:32PM

Florida’s extreme foreclosure rate has led some to take advantage of homeowners with so-called “foreclosure rescue” schemes and mortgage...