Florida officials want copies of secret corporate papers held by Allstate Insurance Co. to see if unfair practices were used to adversely affect consumers. Allstate is fighting to keep the papers secret, but we hope citizens in Florida, and elsewhere, soon will learn about potentially unsavory tactics for the company to pay out as little as possible while maximizing profits. ...more

January 24, 2008

This is a time of year when we make promises of self-betterment that we have little intention of keeping. ...more

January 2, 2008

Learning Environment Regarding "Pasco's Black Schools Prepared Students For Life," Imani Asukile, Dec. 8: ...more

December 16, 2007

A family-owned restaurant known for its community outreach and festive atmosphere took on a somber air last week after burglars stole some $20,000 in electronics, food and beer. ...more

December 10, 2007

A hurricane-damaged condominium complex in remote southeast Polk County has settled a lawsuit with its insurer and finally can start on millions of dollars in repairs, its attorney said this week. ...more

December 1, 2007

LAKE WALES - A hurricane-ravaged condominium complex in remote southeast Polk County has settled a lawsuit with its insurer and finally can get started on millions of dollars of vital repairs, its attorney said this week. ...more

November 30, 2007

I would like to know why nothing is ever printed about the retired people that can never collect on the No Fault insurance? I'm told that as a 65-year-old retired person, if I'm in an accident and hospitalized, that Medicare pays the hospital first, then my second insurance company, and then, if anything is owed, the PIP Insurance might pay something. As a retired person on Social Security and Medicare, there would be no loss of work benefits. Also, the cost of my insurance went up $78 a year. My grandson who lives with me is 25 years old, has had no accidents and no tickets. His insurance went up $80 a year. So, he called his agent and wanted to know why. ...more

November 9, 2007

I have been driving for 40 years and I have to admit, I really know nothing about insurance. However, it seemed to me that if I was no longer required to carry PIP insurance, that would mean a savings on my premium, right? Oh so wrong. It seems that the insurance company I use has decided to charge me more for all my other coverage. So instead of saving $67.50, my other coverage has been increased by $53.40. ...more

October 6, 2007