By Julie A. Martin
2023 has been a strange year for insurance in the state of Florida. We have seen some massive increases in premiums across the board. Home, Auto and Flood insurance premiums have risen above levels seen last in 2005. Between 2022 and 2023, nearly 20 carriers either went...
By Lori Leath Smith
The doors have opened at a new Training Center for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The Center of Excellence, a state-of-the-art facility, is a milestone achievement made possible through the unique and valuable partnership of Step One Automotive Group and Northwest Florida State College...
By Julie A. Martin
1. Update your home. In this property insurance market, most of the standard carriers are imposing strict age guidelines on Roof, Heating, Wiring, and Plumbing. If your home is 20 years old or older, keep in mind that the older your roof is, the harder it will...
Your home is a significant investment, and preserving its value is crucial. At Window Hero we understand your home’s importance and offer a comprehensive range of services to maintain its pristine condition and provide our customers peace of mind. With expertise in house washing, roof washing, gutter cleaning, solar...
By Julie A. Martin
There are two types of personal primary flood insurance in the State of Florida. One is FEMA Flood insurance, in which a standard carrier will offer you up to $250,000 on the Dwelling and up to $100,000 in Contents. Those are the maximum flood limits that the Federal Emergency...
By Doug Stauffer
Central Moloney, Inc., a transformer manufacturer headquartered in Pine Bluff, Ark., unveiled a new venture, “Project LS2.” The project’s cornerstone is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility that will find its home in Okaloosa County, focusing on producing pad-mounted electrical transformers.
This facility, sprawling more than 302,000 square feet, will...
By J. Zimchek
Gulf Coast Shutter and the Overhead Door Company of Northwest Florida (both Dillard companies) together are such a well-known entity, you’d be forgiven for thinking they’ve been around forever. But it was in 2011, when Wayne Bernheisel acquired Gulf Coast Shutter (founded in 2001) that this local business really became...
By Bill Mason, Rocket Fuel Coach
In the dynamic world of leadership, where continuous growth and development are essential, there is one undeniable truth: leaders are readers. Even if you despise reading, the act of consuming books on a regular basis can be a game changer in your leadership abilities. Discover...
