Some Florida health insurers request big 2016 rate increases
Nearly a dozen health insurers are proposing double-digit rate increases for 2016 Florida plans sold on the exchanges created under President Barack Obama’s health care law as well as individual coverage sold through brokers and agents.
Verify state licenses this hurricane season
Monday marked the beginning of the 2015 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) reminds Floridians of the importance of hiring only licensed professionals for home and business repairs following a storm. The increased potential danger of unlicensed activity scams are among the many risks Floridians face during hurricane season.
AppRiver expands executive team
Gulf Breeze-based AppRiver, LLC, a provider of email messaging and Web protection solutions, recently expanded its executive team, adding a new executive appointment and three promotions to round out its management team.
Panhandle airport marks 5th year, plans to grow
Transportation in the panhandle changed five years ago Saturday when the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport opened its gates.
Scammers pretend to call from Gulf Power
In a continuing scam, area businesses received calls from someone claiming to represent Gulf Power and demanding payment, threatening to cut off their electric service.
Keller Williams agents give where they live
Employees at Keller Williams Realty in Navarre were lucky enough to have Friday off from work. But while they weren’t expected at the office, they were still busy – fixing up the Holley Navarre Senior Center.
Monument to Women Veterans named Business of the Month
The Gulf Breeze Area Chamber recognized the Monument to Women Veterans Foundation as its Business of the Month for May.
Mediacom Communications to offer Hulu streaming service
Mediacom Communications and Hulu have reached an agreement that will allow Mediacom to offer Hulu’s subscription streaming service its customers.
New leadership takes center stage at Pensacola Little Theatre
Pensacola Little Theatre recently welcomed a new executive director, artistic director and operations director.
Smith starts recruiting service for sand volleyball players
Judd Smith has long been a promoter of beach volleyball. He played professionally now trains athletes through his Bulldog Beach Volleyball Club.










