Ron DeSantis to the GOP-controlled Florida State Legislature, Republicans in the Sunshine State have been aggressively fighting the culture wars, defending the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law, railing against critical race theory and punishing Disney for not being on board with their agenda. In Florida, property owners are facing a combination of canceled policies and major rate hikes. “The average cost of homeowner’s insurance in Florida was $3600 in 2021, double the rate for the rest of the country. Soon, it will top 1 million, according to the insurance institute. “The spiraling costs of property insurance have made Florida, one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, even more inaccessible, especially for first-time and middle-class buyers.”

Source: Washington Post May 19, 2022 19:01 UTC