Dominoes continue falling for insurance market

There will be no warmup laps for the new Florida Legislature as their first task following last month’s election is tackling a homeowners insurance industry in crisis.

State leaders formally announced Tuesday they would address the problem during a special session beginning Monday, Dec. 12. The move was widely expected after lawmakers’ attempts to stabilize the market in May didn’t result in much improvement.

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Marine scientists weigh in on health of Tampa Bay

From toxic algae blooms to plastics contaminating the water, marine scientists are concerned about the future of Tampa Bay, but see opportunities in how the public can have a positive impact.

During the "Our Bay, Our Future" event hosted by the St. Pete-based Ocean Conservancy group at The Florida Aquarium Wednesday evening, a panel of local environmental advocates and scientists shared their insights on the health of Tampa Bay's marine ecosystem.