2024 Local Election Results for Okaloosa County

In Okaloosa County’s general election, around 75% of eligible voters cast their ballots, showing strong support for Republican candidates and certain statewide measures. Notable outcomes included the re-election of Matt Gaetz and Senator Rick Scott, the continuation of the EDATE Tax Exemption, and the passing of amendments two and five. However, amendments for recreational marijuana and extended abortion access fell short of the 60% threshold required for state constitutional inclusion.

Rudman files bill to rein Florida insurance giants

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Bill aims to take away insurance companies abilities to claw back cash from patients and medical providers Right now, with a stroke of a pen – an insurance company can renege on their payment for a medical procedure, and you could get stuck with $10,000s in medical bills.    It’s called retroactive denial. And It’s […]

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