Mario Alejandro Ariza

State legislators and executives at Citizens Property Insurance touted mandatory arbitration as advantageous for both consumers and insurers. In practice, homeowners were left with little recourse when their claims were denied. My first for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/citi...

Some personal news: I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be joining ProPublica's South newsroom as its Florida Reporter. It's an honor and a privilege to cover my home state. For now, you can reach me with tips and story ideas over signal at 786-210-6548.

🚨 Last week, former FL Senator Frank Artiles was sentenced to 60 days in jail for orchestrating a 2020 'ghost' candidate scheme. This marks the latest development in a long saga of political corruption and utility sector influence in Florida. floodlightnews.org/ex-florida-s...

Today, I and the rest of the @propublicaguild.org are on strike. Why? Because we deserve a fair contract - one that locks in just cause, AI protections, and fair wages for all union members.

1. This year traffic stops by Florida cops have led to at least two dozen immigrant kids being separated from their family or caregivers and placed in federal shelters. For one 15-year-old, it began with a cracked windshield.

State legislators and executives at Citizens Property Insurance touted mandatory arbitration as advantageous for both consumers and insurers. In practice, homeowners were left with little recourse when their claims were denied. My first for @propublica.org www.propublica.org/article/citi...

This is how El Chivo got killed.