Short, factual briefs on news that affects Floridians, each linked to its source. No opinion or political content.
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The Department of Business and Professional Regulation warned of scam emails using its name, logo and branding. The emails claim licensing documents are ready for review, missing or need a signature. DBPR advises not clicking links and verifying by going to MyFloridaLicense.com directly or calling 850-487-1395.
Source: DBPR press release
DBPR published notices of change in the Florida Administrative Register to two proposed rules: 61B-23.001, on condo meetings, video-conference recordings and owner questions (October 16), and 61B-21.001/.003, on penalty guidelines (October 15). Both remain proposals and have not been adopted.
Sources: Florida Administrative Register: 61B-23.001 notice of change · Florida Administrative Register: 61B-21 notice of change · Easler Law summary (meeting rule) · Easler Law summary (penalty rule)
Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin in the Florida Panhandle on October 9 as a Category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center. Fitch Ratings said insured losses could reach the mid-single-digit billions of dollars but does not expect them to pressure rated insurers' credit profiles.
Sources: National Hurricane Center landfall update · Insurance Business
DBPR's amended Rule 61B-22.005 (Reserves) took effect October 4, 2026. It implements the structural integrity reserve study (SIRS) requirements and adopts DBPR forms for the SIRS and an officer/director acknowledgment affidavit. A further proposed amendment, published October 22, 2026, would clarify adjustments to annual reserve funding and changes between pooled and straight-line reserve accounting.
Sources: Florida Administrative Code: Rule 61B-22.005 · Florida Administrative Register: final rule notice · Roetzel & Andress client alert
Citizens, the state-created insurer of last resort, reported 266,231 policies in force as of August 31, 2026. Fitch has noted the count peaked at about 1.4 million in October 2023.
Sources: Citizens Property Insurance Corp. · Insurance Business (citing Fitch)
These briefs summarize outside sources and are not legal advice. Where possible we link to the official source (Florida Administrative Register, statutes or the agency itself) alongside any secondary summary.
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