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Jun 22, 2017
Rainy Season Douses Fiery Florida
After months of drought conditions that helped fuel nearly 2,500 wildfires across the State, Florida has quickly moved deep into its Rainy Season. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via SunshineStateNews.com.
It’s a surprising Document in two tones: much of the 23-Page Report is a sunny, illustration-rich, back-patting recapitulation of the days of the storm, reading more like a Public Relations Brochure than an After-Action Report. FlaglerLive.com investigates.
HCI Group Insurance Subsidiaries Expand Flood Insurance into Nine Additional States
HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI) HCI announced today that it has begun the Regulatory Process to expand its Flood Insurance Operations into Nine Additional States: Arkansas, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Texas. Currently, the Company offers Flood Insurance solely in Florida.
Why It’s Good News a Florida Teen Driver Adds 69% to Insurance Bill
Add a Teen Driver to your Florida Household, and the Insurance Bill goes up 69 percent, a New Study Finds. And that’s the Good News. The Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports for the “Protecting Your Pocket” blog.
State of Florida Announces Medicaid Managed Care Bid Date
The Agency for Health Care Administration said Thursday it will post material for the next Bidding for the Statewide Medicaid Managed Care (SMMC) Program “on or around July 14.” FloridaPolitics.com reports.
Rick Scott Signs Nursing Home Reimbursement Changes Into Law
Changes to how the State’s Nursing that accept Medicaid are paid are coming down the pike. FloridaPolitics.com reports.
Water Quality Monitors Could Be Pulled From Lagoon After Cuts
With State Funding cut by more than half, most of the Water Quality Monitors may be pulled from the Indian River Lagoon. TCPalm.com’s Tyler Treadway reports.
Census: Florida’s Latino Growth Fastest in Exurbs of Orlando, Tampa
Among Counties with more than 100,000 Residents, St. Johns County near Jacksonville led the State in Latino Population Growth Rate from July 2015 to July 2016. The County’s Latino Population grew 7.5 percent, to almost 15,500 Residents, in that period. The Associated Press reports via the Tampa Tribune.
Orlando International Airport Bans Medical Marijuana
It is now Illegal to have any type of Medical Marijuana at the Orlando International Airport. WFTV reports via the Palm Beach Post.
Test Driving Florida’s New Voting Option: Registering Online
Reviews were generally favorable, but growing concerns about cybersecurity were also heard. The Tampa Bay Times’ Steve Bousquet reports via “The Buzz” blog.
Cities Challenge Viability of New Nuclear Units as FPL Seeks Pause
Attorneys representing Cities challenging Proposed New Nuclear Units in Miami-Dade County argued before a Federal Licensing Panel on Tuesday that Florida Power & Light Co. can’t show that it can cover the cost of constructing the project. Bruce Ritchie reports for Politico Florida.
U.S. House Committee Unanimously OKs Flood Insurance Bill Sponsored by Kathy Castor, Dennis Ross
The House Financial Services Committee passed the Bipartisan “Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act,” one of Five Flood Insurance related Bills the Committee advanced Wednesday. Mitch Perry reports for FloridaPolitics.com.
Aon Appoints Marcell to New Position of President of Aon Benfield
Aon Benfield, the Reinsurance Intermediary and Capital Adviser of Aon PLC, has appointed Andy Marcell to the new position of President of Aon Benfield. Marcell will begin the role with immediate effect and will report to Eric Andersen, Chief Executive Officer of Aon Benfield. Insurance Journal reports.
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