Tips for lowering Florida auto insurance costs despite rising premiums

Car insurance form & key on table — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Africa Studio Florida residents already struggle financially with sky-high property insurance premiums, and now they must also contend with sky-high car insurance premiums. The Insurance Information Institute’s insurance expert Mark Friedlander gave Local 10 News some money-saving advice. “Sticker shock, we were seeing it,

Which out-of-state licenses are no longer recognized in Florida?

Florida License Plates — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: Lutsenko_Oleksandr A list of out-of-state driver’s licenses that are no longer recognized in Florida by virtue of a new law regarded as the state’s strongest immigration enforcement to date was released by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday. The list of invalid licenses was developed by DeSantis

Florida is nearly double the national average for car insurance

Car insurance paperwork – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BLACKWHITEPAILYN Drivers in Florida pay almost twice as much for auto insurance as those in the rest of the nation. According to Jeffrey Larmore, “We actually had to switch auto insurance because it was almost $300.” One of the most costly states in the US for

Lyft, Uber drivers will join together at airports throughout Florida ahead of driver unionization effort

Uber — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lutsenko_Oleksandr On Friday, April 28, Uber and Lyft drivers gathered at airports all throughout Florida to launch a historic campaign to unionize ridesharing workers in the state. The protests took place at the airports in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa. In an effort to secure more pay and put an end

New study shows the safest, and most dangerous, days and times to drive in Florida

Traffic jam in Downtown Miami — Courtesy: Image by YES Market Media from Shutterstock In Florida, there are more than 15 million licensed drivers, however, trying to navigate the state with so many people can be hazardous at times. The most hazardous days and hours to drive were identified by a law firm in South

According to research, drivers in Florida are paying the most for car insurance

Car insurance paperwork – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by BLACKWHITEPAILYN Mel Greenberg and other drivers in Central Florida are finding that getting around these days is more expensive due to rising gas prices and auto insurance premiums. “I would say about two years ago my six-month premium with Geico was under $500, and now it’s

In 2023, select drivers will be eligible to receive 50 percent credit on toll bills

Cars driving through toll booths — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: magico110 You might receive a substantially lower toll roads bill this year thanks to a new measure that Governor DeSantis signed into law, which intends to save the typical commuter $400 annually. It is one of a list of new laws set to take

Florida unveils two new available license plates

License Plates – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Jane Rix The Sunshine State is offering some new swag to add to vehicles. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles released and made two brand-new license plates available statewide. In July, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Gadsden flag license plate featuring the historic

Uber temporarily raises prices for rides and food delivery in Florida

Uber — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Lutsenko_Oleksandr Your next Uber ride or Uber Eats order may cost a little more than usual.  High gas prices have made it harder for drivers of ride-booking apps like Uber and Lyft, which means longer wait times for anyone trying to get somewhere or have food delivered. Beginning on March

Tom Brady teams up with non-profit ‘Best Buddies’ organization to give away 2,500 specialty license plates to Florida drivers

Tom Brady — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Steve Jacobson The “GOAT” and a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities are offering a way for Florida drivers to put the charity on full display. In 2021, Floridians learned they can order a new specialty license plate that features the six-time Super Bowl