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Jun 23, 2017
Tampa’s Homeowners Choice seeks to offer flood insurance in other states
Tampa-based insurance company HCI Group Inc.’s subsidiaries are trying to expand their flood insurance offerings beyond Florida. HCI has filed with regulators to offer flood coverage in Arkansas, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. Malena Carollo reports for the Tampa Bay Times.
Collapse? Six insurers eye return to Florida’s 2018 Obamacare market
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Obamacare is “on the edge of collapse” after unveiling a new health plan Thursday, but six companies gave notice they want to return to Florida’s Affordable Care Act individual marketplace in 2018, state officials said. Charles Elmore reports for the Palm Beach Post.
Litigation scheme seen as driving auto glass claims in 5 Florida counties
Some Florida counties are seeing a major spike in auto glass litigation, generating fears that auto insurance premiums may follow the trajectory of rising property insurance rates in the state. Michael Carroll reports for the Florida Record.
Public Adjusters Association Comments on Citizens Property Insurance Policy Changes
In today’s Sun-Sentinel, the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters explain their positon that managed repair programs are a bad idea.
Study: Jacksonville area has ninth-highest rate of new HIV diagnoses in U.S.
The Jacksonville metropolitan area has the ninth-highest rate of new diagnoses of HIV in the country, says Patrick Sullivan,the lead investigator for AIDSVu, a project of Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health in partnership with GileadSciences, Inc. Charlie Patton reports for the Florida Times-Union.
Medical records dispute heads to Florida Supreme Court
A long-running battle about how much patients should be charged for copies of medical records has gone to the Florida Supreme Court. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via the Lakeland Ledger.
Federal authorities launch probe into city of Tallahassee
In a move that could shake-up next year’s race for Florida governor, the FBI has launched an investigation into redevelopment deals involving prominent business owners and developers in the state capital. The Associated Press reports via the Jackson County Floridian.
Florida Supreme Court blocks citizens’ panel from forcing police testimony
Amid heavy national scrutiny of police conduct, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday said a Miami citizens’ panel did not have the authority to subpoena an officer to testify as part of an investigation into a traffic stop. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via the Lakeland Ledger.
Credit rating agency: HB 7069 could affect Florida school districts’ financial standing
Part of a controversial and wide-ranging education bill (HB 7069) signed by Governor Rick Scott could affect the credit ratings of some of the state’s school districts, according to a report released Thursday by Moody’s Investors Service. The Miami Herald’s Kristin M. Clark notes THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA story.
Cancer treatments behind her, Dorothy Hukill tells constituents: “I’m back”
In her largest public appearance since undergoing treatment for cervical cancer, state Senator Dorothy Hukill addressed her constituents and local lawmakers Thursday, Allison Shirk reports for the Daytona Beach News Journal.
ACLU, Sarasota settle high-profile homelessness lawsuit
The high-profile lawsuit over the city of Sarasota’s outdoor sleeping and panhandling prohibitions is over, paving the way for new rules as local leaders revamp efforts to combat homelessness. Zach Murdock reports for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Who picks Florida Supreme Court judges needs fast ruling
When the sun goes down Jan. 7, 2019, Florida’s governor will be Rick Scott, and Barbara Pariente, Peggy Quince and R. Fred Lewis will almost certainly be justices on the state Supreme Court. The Daytona Beach News Journal Editorial Board writes via the Miami Herald.
It’s a good news, bad news story for Florida Democrats
The state party that won one of the past 13 Florida Cabinet races and zero of the past five governor’s races, remains as much of a darkhorse as ever, with fundamental questions about resources and competence. The Tampa Bay Times’ Adam Smith reports for “The Buzz” blog.
U.S. House Panel Completes Its Flood Reform Package
The seven bills must still be scheduled for vote by full House, Insurance Journal reports.
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