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Florida court revives claim over 2018 garage fire caused by chemicals

In September 2018, fertiliser and red ant killer stored in a Florida garage spontaneously combusted, causing damage to a home and its contents. What followed was a lengthy insurance dispute that continued even after the homeowner’s insurer became insolvent. Nearly 8 years later, a Florida appeals court overturned decisions that…

The Times of India · Oct 25

‘Devastated’ dad discovers wife’s ashes and treasured family possessions auctioned off after company’s mishap over storage bill

Jeff Hersh had had to put his belongings in storage when a burst water pipe in his neighbor’s unit flooded his apartment

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

Inside Blackstone’s CEO selection process

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Fortune · Jan 31, 2025

Duped by DeSantis in Texas, he came to Florida for Ian cleanup — but was foiled again

MIAMI — Pedro Escalona endured a grueling journey from Venezuela to Texas, made a brief stopover at a San Antonio migrant center, crossed paths with an operative of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — one who promised a free charter flight to Delaware — then learned the flight had been scuttled…

Miami Herald · Oct 23, 2022