Mahsa Saeidi
WFLA NEWS
Tampa, FL, United States
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Gov. DeSantis: Florida removing porn, not banning books
On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Tampa to expose what he calls a “book ban hoax.” → Read More
More than 4,700 complaints filed against insurers post-Hurricane Ian
Tuesday marks exactly five months since Hurricane Ian struck Florida. → Read More
Florida storm victims may qualify for property tax break
There is additional aid available for survivors of Hurricane Ian and Nicole and they may not even know it. → Read More
Florida property insurance rates expected to jump 20 to 25% by June
It’s déjà vu for Florida homeowners. → Read More
Can Florida’s newly appointed insurance commissioner bring down rates?
The state’s property insurance crisis is costing many Floridians thousands of dollars a year in increased premiums. → Read More
Tampa Bay community says wild hogs destroying property
Some Tampa Bay area families tell 8 On Your Side they’re afraid to go into their own backyards. → Read More
Warren v. DeSantis ruling expected at any moment
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ legal battle with Andrew Warren, Tampa’s suspended top prosecutor, made national headlines. → Read More
Do Citizens policy holders have to get flood insurance?
It’s supposed to be the state insurer of last resort, but more than a million Floridians rely on Citizens Property Insurance. → Read More
Neighbors unaware of intrusions at Florida power stations
The search is on for whoever attacked half a dozen power substations in Florida, some right here in the Tampa Bay area. → Read More
United Property & Casualty Insurance ending business in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida’s property insurance crisis just claimed another company. In just a few months, United Property & Casualty Insurance plans to end business in the Sunshine State. The company is responsible for more than 140,000 insurance policies in Florida, according to numbers from November. So, what’s in store for those homeowners now? […] → Read More
Property insurance company cancels Florida couple’s policy night before Hurricane Ian hit
A Tampa Bay man got a crash course on Florida’s property insurance crisis when Hurricane Ian hit last month. → Read More
How parents can deal with Adderall shortage in US
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially declared a shortage of Adderall, a medication that’s used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. The drug is especially important for children struggling to stay focused in school. → Read More
‘We felt helpless’: Fort Myers families lose everything in Hurricane Ian
The recovery process is beginning for thousands of people affected in Fort Myers after Hurricane Ian, and emotional stories are coming from the storm. → Read More
Oral arguments in Andrew Warren suspension lawsuit begin Monday
On Monday, a Florida judge will hear oral arguments in suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. → Read More
What we know about migrants Florida sent to Martha’s Vineyard
Some of the migrants who were on board the two planes that Florida sent to Martha’s Vineyard this week say they came to America to escape political persecution in Venezuela. → Read More
Could pregnancy app data be used to prosecute abortions? Legal experts say yes
Many women use reproductive health apps to plan or prevent pregnancy. Now, a new study finds the most popular apps have weak privacy protections. → Read More
Crist slams DeSantis on property insurance crisis, says he’d fire insurance commissioner
It’s been two months since Florida’s special session to address the state’s property insurance crisis, when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed at stabilizing the market. But homeowners remain in limbo and the two top Democrats who want to replace the governor say more needs to be done. → Read More
17 property insurance companies face ratings downgrade in Florida
More than a dozen property insurance companies are set to have their ratings downgraded in Florida. → Read More
Investigation into failed Florida insurance company underway
After Southern Fidelity went belly up, 8 On Your Side exposed hardships on families who had to pay thousands in premiums twice and then wait for a refund. → Read More
Florida property insurance company bankrupt: Advice for homeowners waiting on premium refunds
Earlier this week, 8 On Your Side introduced you to a couple whose insurance company went bust. Now, they have to pay their premium a second time while they wait for a refund. More homeowners have contacted us, all asking, what happens next. → Read More