US Edition
Tampa Bay TimesMonday, 25 May 2026
Click image to view full size
Home insurance up by how much?
There’s no consensus on what has driven Florida’s homeowners insurance rates to increase by 38%.
The story examines the lack of expert agreement on the drivers of escalating insurance premiums in Florida, juxtaposing climate factors against litigation and reinsurance costs.
Florida's property insurance market has faced severe instability due to hurricane risk, rising litigation costs, and global reinsurance shifts, leading to significant premium hikes for residents.
“up by how much?”
“Analytic focus on local economic pressures”
Still fast-growing Pasco has fewer students
District officials say they’ll wait for fall counts before any schools are closed.
Analyzes the demographic shift where housing growth in Pasco County is not translating to higher public school enrollment.
A tribute to fallen heroes
A local report on the 29th annual Memorial Day observance ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Tampa.
St. Pete honors legacy of historic preservationist Robin Reed
Old Northeast resident brought a new flock of flamingos to Sunken Gardens, saved many trees.
A celebratory obituary/profile of a local activist credited with preserving the character of the Old Northeast neighborhood.
More from Tampa Bay Times
Front page image reproduced for the purpose of critical review and commentary — about our editorial use.