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Inflation outpaces national average

South Florida's inflation rate dropped again in April, despite a continued rise in prices for food and gasoline. The local inflation rate fell to 4.9 percent last month, down from 5.3 percent in February and 5.8 percent in December.

  • he company's nine insurance companies operating in Florida now are barred from writing new policies until Allstate fully complies with a state subpoena for documents and information about its rate-setting process and rate filings.

    INSURANCE

    Allstate suspension upheld

    Allstate has lost its battle in court. The company's nine insurance companies operating in Florida now are barred from writing new policies until Allstate fully complies with a state subpoena for documents and information about its rate-setting process and rate filings. An appeals court ruling Wednesday cleared the way for the state's suspension to go into effect.

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