Launchpad Digital https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/ Florida news, briefs and getaways from Launchpad Digital, reported from primary sources. en-us Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:42:32 GMT Federal Reserve Holds Key Interest Rate at 3.75% to 4%; Two Policymakers Wanted a Hikehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/national-fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/national-fed-holds-rates-3-75-to-4-percent-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 20:05:00 GMTRyan CastilloNationalThe Fed's rate committee voted 10 to 2 to leave the federal funds rate unchanged. Lisa Cook and Beth Hammack dissented, saying they'd have raised it a quarter point. Chairman Kevin Warsh also announced a change to the committee's meeting schedule starting in 2027. FHP Trooper Seriously Injured After Pickup Hits His Patrol Car in SR 429 Work Zone Near Bay Lakehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-orange-fhp-trooper-move-over-crash-sr-429-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-orange-fhp-trooper-move-over-crash-sr-429-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:54:59 GMTMaya ReyesLocalThe trooper was airlifted to a hospital and is in stable condition. FHP says the truck's driver failed to move over for the patrol car's emergency lights, and charges are pending. DeSantis Awards $100 Million for 45 Springs and Water Supply Projects Across Floridahttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-desantis-100-million-springs-water-supply-grants-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-desantis-100-million-springs-water-supply-grants-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:05:00 GMTNathan ColeStateHalf the money goes to 23 springs restoration projects and half to 22 alternative water supply projects, including $10 million for Tampa Bay Water and $12.6 million for seven Polk County communities. U.S. Treasury Sanctions 10 People and a Russia-Based Center Over North Korean IT Worker Schemeshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-treasury-dprk-it-worker-sanctions-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-treasury-dprk-it-worker-sanctions-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMTClaire WhitakerWorldTreasury says North Korean tech workers use fake identities to get hired by U.S. companies, and the regime keeps most of their pay to fund its weapons programs. Panthers Score Three Power-Play Goals in 5-1 Win at Winnipeghttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/sports-panthers-beat-jets-5-1-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/sports-panthers-beat-jets-5-1-oct-27-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMTGrant HollowaySportsCarter Verhaeghe scored twice, Matthew Tkachuk had four assists and Brady Tkachuk added a goal and two assists. The two teams meet again Friday in Sunrise. U.K. Announces £10 Billion in New Support for Ukraine, Its Largest Package Yethttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-uk-10-billion-ukraine-package-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-uk-10-billion-ukraine-package-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMTRyan CastilloWorldThe British government says the money includes £500 million for Ukraine's air defenses this winter. It was announced alongside the U.K.'s 2026 Budget. Florida Agencies Thank the People Behind the Badge on National First Responders Dayhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/humanity-national-first-responders-day-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/humanity-national-first-responders-day-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMTKelsey HartHumanityPolice and sheriff's offices from Orlando to Tampa used Oct. 28 to recognize officers, deputies, dispatchers and the newest 911 call-takers. More Than 3.5 Million Floridians Have Now Voted in the Nov. 3 General Electionhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-turnout-3-5-million-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-turnout-3-5-million-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:35:00 GMTNathan ColeStateNearly 370,000 more ballots were cast in a single day, the state's figures show. Early votes now top 1.9 million, and about 847,000 mail ballots are still out six days before Election Day. Midday Brief: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-28-midday/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-28-midday/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:26:58 GMTLaunchpad Digital News StaffBriefsNew Launchpad stories since the Morning Brief come first, then this morning's stories, with any verified updates marked. Florida AG Charges Kissimmee Man With 100 Felony Counts of Child Sexual Abuse Material, Sues AI Platform A2Ehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-ag-osceola-csam-arrest-a2e-ai-lawsuit-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-ag-osceola-csam-arrest-a2e-ai-lawsuit-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:15:00 GMTMaya ReyesStateAttorney General James Uthmeier says the company behind A2E lets users make sexualized images of real Floridians, including children. He wants a court to stop it. AG Uthmeier Says His Office Is Launching an Investigation Into a 'CCP-Controlled Corporation' Operating in Floridahttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-ag-uthmeier-investigation-ccp-controlled-corporation-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-ag-uthmeier-investigation-ccp-controlled-corporation-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:55:00 GMTGrant HollowayStateThe attorney general's post quoted a video about yacht maker Ferretti Group and its Fort Lauderdale property. Here's what the official records show and what Florida law says. U.S. Treasury Sanctions Rwanda's Ministry of Defence and a Rwandan Bank Over Support for M23 Rebelshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-treasury-sanctions-rwanda-ministry-of-defence-m23-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-treasury-sanctions-rwanda-ministry-of-defence-m23-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:55:00 GMTKelsey HartWorldTreasury says Rwanda's defense ministry directed troops fighting alongside the M23 armed group in eastern Congo, and that the Zigama Credit and Savings Society moved money and gold for them. Weeki Wachee Springs: the mermaid show and a first-magnitude springhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/weeki-wachee-springs-mermaids/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/weeki-wachee-springs-mermaids/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:05:09 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysA classic Old Florida attraction in Hernando County, where mermaids perform in water that flows from a first-magnitude spring. Apalachicola: two small state museums in an old Gulf cotton porthttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/apalachicola-historic-museums/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/apalachicola-historic-museums/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:05:09 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysA Franklin County fishing town on the Forgotten Coast, with an 1838 cotton merchant's home and a museum to the doctor who patented mechanical refrigeration. India Sends Federal Team to Investigate a Cheetah's Death From Pellet Injurieshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-india-kuno-cheetah-death-investigation-oct-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-india-kuno-cheetah-death-investigation-oct-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:54:00 GMTMaya ReyesWorldThe 19-month-old male was born in India to a cheetah brought in under Project Cheetah, the country's effort to reintroduce the big cats. A Horse Rider's Sharp Eyes Help New Zealand Remove 141 Invasive Plants From Ninety Mile Beachhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-new-zealand-sea-spurge-horse-rider-oct-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-new-zealand-sea-spurge-horse-rider-oct-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:53:00 GMTNathan ColeWorldNew Zealand's Department of Conservation says one beachgoer's photos and phone call led crews to a hidden patch of sea spurge before it could spread. Ebola Outbreak in Congo Nears 10,000 Confirmed Cases as Kenya and Nigeria Report Imported Caseshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-ebola-bundibugyo-update-oct-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-ebola-bundibugyo-update-oct-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:52:00 GMTKelsey HartWorldEuropean and World Health Organization health officials say the risk to travelers remains low, and WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions. Five European Defense Ministers Pledge a Bigger Role for Europe Within NATOhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-e5-defence-ministers-statement-oct-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-e5-defence-ministers-statement-oct-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:51:00 GMTGrant HollowayWorldThe defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the United Kingdom said the U.S. "is and will remain an indispensable Ally" and reaffirmed support for Ukraine. India and Mexico Formally Launch Talks on a Preferential Trade Agreementhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-india-mexico-trade-talks-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-india-mexico-trade-talks-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:50:00 GMTClaire WhitakerWorldThe two governments signed terms of reference that set the scope and roadmap for negotiations, India's Commerce Ministry says. Trick-or-Treating Saturday? Orange County Sheriff's Office Shares Its Halloween Safety Tipshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-orange-ocso-halloween-safety-tips-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-orange-ocso-halloween-safety-tips-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTNathan ColeLocalGo in a group, stay on well-lit streets, cross at corners and check the candy, the agency says. Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Shows How Its Vice Detectives and Animal Care Officers Rescue Neglected Dogshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-jacksonville-jso-vice-animal-rescues/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-jacksonville-jso-vice-animal-rescues/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTKelsey HartLocalA new video from the agency follows emergency warrants in animal cruelty cases and the dogs taken to safety. The Sheriff's Office asks anyone who suspects cruelty to call 904-630-0500. Sarasota County Residents Turn In More Than 46 Pounds of Unwanted Medication at Sheriff's Office Take Back Eventhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-sarasota-drug-take-back-46-pounds/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-sarasota-drug-take-back-46-pounds/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTMaya ReyesLocalThe Sheriff's Office thanked the community for taking part in the DEA Drug Take Back event over the weekend. Israel Counts Votes After Election; Partial Counts Show Neither Bloc at a 61-Seat Majorityhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-israel-election-partial-results-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-israel-election-partial-results-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTRyan CastilloWorldThe counts below are partial and unofficial, as reported by news outlets. Final results will come from Israel's Central Elections Committee once all ballots, including soldiers' absentee votes, are counted. Coastal Flood Warnings Extended Into Friday on Much of Florida's Atlantic Coast; Keys Remain Under Major Flooding Warninghttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-coastal-flood-warnings-extended-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-coastal-flood-warnings-extended-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTClaire WhitakerStateThe National Weather Service says flooding around high tide, rough surf and dangerous rip currents will continue for days from Nassau County to the Treasure Coast. South Florida's warning ends tonight, and an advisory follows. Three Proposed Constitutional Amendments Are on Florida's Nov. 3 Ballot: What Each One Would Do, in the State's Own Wordshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-three-amendments-nov-3-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-three-amendments-nov-3-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:45:00 GMTGrant HollowayStateAll three were placed on the ballot by the Legislature. They cover the state's budget stabilization fund, a tax exemption for farm equipment, and a larger homestead exemption. Each needs at least 60% of the vote to pass. Morning Brief: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-28-morning/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-28-morning/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:29:10 GMTLaunchpad Digital News StaffBriefsNew Launchpad stories since the Evening Brief come first, then earlier stories that are still developing. Myakka River State Park: Florida's first wild and scenic riverhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/myakka-river-day-trip/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/myakka-river-day-trip/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysFifty-eight square miles of wetlands, prairie and pinelands east of Sarasota, along the state's first designated wild and scenic river. Paynes Prairie: wild bison and horses south of Gainesvillehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/paynes-prairie-micanopy/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/paynes-prairie-micanopy/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysFlorida's first state preserve, next to the small town of Micanopy, is the only place in the state where visitors can see wild-roaming bison and horses. Cedar Key: a small Gulf island town and its history museumhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/cedar-key-day-trip/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/cedar-key-day-trip/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysAn island town on Florida's Nature Coast, with a state park museum, salt marshes and a historic waterfront. Ichetucknee Springs: a quiet spring run near Fort Whitehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/ichetucknee-springs-day-trip/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/ichetucknee-springs-day-trip/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysEight major springs feed the 6-mile Ichetucknee River in a North Central Florida state park best known for tubing and paddling. Hontoon Island: a ferry-only state park on the St. Johns Riverhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/hontoon-island-deland/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/hontoon-island-deland/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysAn island park west of DeLand reached only by private boat or the free park ferry, with trails, a visitor center and thousands of years of history. Jonathan Dickinson State Park: Hobe Mountain and the wild Loxahatcheehttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/jonathan-dickinson-hobe-sound/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/getaways/jonathan-dickinson-hobe-sound/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:27:32 GMTLaunchpad DigitalGetawaysThe largest state park in Southeast Florida, in Hobe Sound, mixes an ancient sand dune, a wild and scenic river and a 1930s pioneer homestead. At Least 64 Dead After Two High-Speed Trains Collide Near Urda, Spainhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-spain-urda-high-speed-train-collision-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-spain-urda-high-speed-train-collision-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMTRyan CastilloWorldOfficials confirm 64 dead and 58 injured, including a Guardia Civil officer. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has visited the site and says officials are working to find the cause. Man Charged With Murder in Taliaferro Avenue Shooting in Tampa, Sheriff's Office Sayshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/tampa-taliaferro-avenue-deadly-shooting-oct-28-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/tampa-taliaferro-avenue-deadly-shooting-oct-28-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:59:41 GMTMaya ReyesLocalHillsborough County detectives arrested Nathan Campbell, 26, in Gibsonton less than a day after Ronnie Sheppard, 29, was shot and killed late Tuesday night. Hurricane Isaias Recovery Centers in the Panhandle Begin Closing; Santa Rosa Site's Last Day Is Wednesdayhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-isaias-marc-recovery-centers-closing/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-isaias-marc-recovery-centers-closing/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMTNathan ColeStateMulti-Agency Resource Centers in Santa Rosa, Washington, Walton and Escambia counties have set closing dates this week. Here is where they are and what to bring. Hillsborough Sheriff's Office Celebrates Its 2026 Class of Volunteer Citizen Patrol Graduateshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-hillsborough-volunteer-citizen-patrol-graduates/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-hillsborough-volunteer-citizen-patrol-graduates/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMTKelsey HartLocalThe new volunteers trained in crime prevention and first aid and will serve as "an extra set of eyes and ears," the agency said. Who's Running Statewide in Florida on Nov. 3: The Qualified Candidates, From the State's Own Listhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-statewide-candidates-nov-3-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/state-election-statewide-candidates-nov-3-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:45:00 GMTGrant HollowayStateThe Division of Elections lists qualified candidates for U.S. Senate, governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. Here they are, in the order the state lists them. Evening Brief: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-evening/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-evening/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 03:23:42 GMTLaunchpad Digital News StaffBriefsNew Launchpad stories since the Afternoon Brief come first, then earlier stories that are still developing. Trump Announces EPA Proposal to Revise Biden-Era Methane Rules for Oil and Gas Wellshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/epa-oil-gas-methane-rule-revisions-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/epa-oil-gas-methane-rule-revisions-oct-27-2026/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 02:59:16 GMTClaire WhitakerNationalThe EPA says the proposal would save $45 billion in costs and add an estimated 210 million barrels of oil. It is a proposal, not a final rule, and the public will get at least 45 days to comment. First Venezuelan Oil Cargo Under U.S. Deal Arrives in Corpus Christi as Trump and Rubio Visit the Porthttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/venezuelan-oil-first-cargo-corpus-christi-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/venezuelan-oil-first-cargo-corpus-christi-oct-27-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:57:13 GMTRyan CastilloNationalThe White House says the 1 million barrels will be refined in Texas. The producer says it delivered the first cargo at no cost to taxpayers under an August agreement with the Departments of State and War. Trump Rallies in Corinth, Mississippi, for Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Urges Early Votinghttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/trump-corinth-mississippi-rally-oct-26-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/trump-corinth-mississippi-rally-oct-26-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:25:57 GMTNathan ColeNationalSpeaking eight days before the Nov. 3 midterm election, the president asked supporters to vote and said he was heading to Texas next. The GOP's official channel lists rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday. More Than 3.1 Million Floridians Have Already Voted in the Nov. 3 General Electionhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/florida-early-vote-mail-turnout-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/florida-early-vote-mail-turnout-oct-27-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:25:57 GMTMaya ReyesStateState figures compiled Tuesday morning show about 1.66 million early votes and 1.49 million mail ballots returned, with nearly 1 million mail ballots still out. Here is the count by party and what voters still need to know. Afternoon Brief: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-afternoon/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-afternoon/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:24:22 GMTLaunchpad Digital News StaffBriefsNew Launchpad stories since the Midday Brief come first, then earlier stories that are still developing. Localized Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Takes Effect in Oleshky So Aid Can Reach Trapped Residentshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/world-oleshky-humanitarian-ceasefire-oct-27-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:24:00 GMTRyan CastilloWorldThe White House says First Lady Melania Trump brokered the truce in the Russian-occupied city. She said Tuesday it began two days early and now covers a wider area of the Kherson region. Two Boaters Brought Safely to Shore After Sailboat Capsizes Near Tampa's Ballast Point Pierhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-hillsborough-marine-unit-sailboat-rescue/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/local-hillsborough-marine-unit-sailboat-rescue/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:24:00 GMTKelsey HartLocalHillsborough County Sheriff's Office deputies righted the 16-foot sailboat and towed it in. The agency's reminder for anyone heading out: wear a life jacket. Federal Survey: Rate of Serious Violent Victimization Fell 25% in 2025, Preliminary Estimates Showhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/national-ncvs-2025-preliminary-victimization/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/national-ncvs-2025-preliminary-victimization/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:24:00 GMTClaire WhitakerNationalThe Bureau of Justice Statistics' first full-year numbers from its redesigned crime survey also show property victimization down 19%. The estimates are preliminary and may change. U.S. Consumer Confidence Rises 7.5 Points in October as Gas Prices Ease, Conference Board Sayshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/money-consumer-confidence-october-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/money-consumer-confidence-october-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 22:24:00 GMTGrant HollowayMoneyThe index rose to 91.7 from 84.2 in September. The group's economist said confidence is still on a long-term downward trend, and consumers planned less spending on services and durable goods. DeSantis Order Names John Anderson's "Seminole Wind" Florida's Anthemhttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/seminole-wind-florida-anthem-executive-order-oct-27-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/seminole-wind-florida-anthem-executive-order-oct-27-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:52:10 GMTMaya ReyesStateExecutive Order 26-222 takes effect immediately. It directs historic markers in Apopka and a wildlife drive at Lake Apopka named for the singer, and asks lawmakers to put the song into state law. Midday Brief: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-midday/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/news/briefs/2026-10-27-midday/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:21:50 GMTLaunchpad DigitalBriefsLaunchpad Digital's first news brief: today's original Florida stories, newest and most significant first. State Approves USAA Auto Insurance Rate Cuts Averaging 7% for More Than 498,000 Florida Policieshttps://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/money-usaa-auto-rate-decrease-oct-2026/https://launchpaddigitalfl.com/articles/money-usaa-auto-rate-decrease-oct-2026/Tue, 27 Oct 2026 17:21:03 GMTMaya ReyesMoneyFlorida's insurance regulator says USAA auto policyholders will see average decreases ranging from 0.4% to 11.2%, with Brevard, Escambia and Okaloosa among the counties affected most.