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The Fresh Market has added a second Aventura location just a mile from its original store, offering a larger space with more ...
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Miami-Dade Cops Smash Alleged $1.5 Million Car-Loan Scam

Miami-Dade detectives say they have cracked an auto-loan fraud ring that lined up more than $1.5 million in bogus loan approvals, arresting two alleged key players and identifying more than a dozen so ...

Why do people retire in Florida? 9 things you must know

Attention Florida-bound retirees: There's more to the Sunshine State than Disney, golf and beaches.

They Thought Their Insurer Would Have Their Back. Then State Farm Declared Their Car a ‘Total Loss’ Over a Flat Tire

For many drivers, “full coverage” is a safety net. Pay your premiums on time, drive carefully, and if something goes wrong, ...

Some are getting refunds on their Florida car insurance. How can you get one?

In October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state regulators secured nearly $1 billion in premium refunds for Progressive auto ...
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State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for couple

A South Florida couple said a fender bender crash almost ripped away their fully covered car. Consumer advocates said what ...

State Farm faces scrutiny over total loss claim denial for Florida couple

A Florida couple fought State Farm after their car was declared a total loss, only to discover a second, independent estimate was thousands less than the insurer claimed.

Insurance pitfall: Why your old car could be declared a total loss

A South Florida couple nearly lost their beloved 2007 Lexus after a minor accident, exposing a hidden insurance risk for ...

Florida homeowners are self-insuring, but can they afford to risk paying for a 'catastrophic' loss out of pocket? What to know

Research shows 15% to 20% of Floridians are forgoing home insurance.