Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report–Monday, June 30, 2014
Jun 30, 2014
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related News
Florida’s Citizens Insurance full of dark clouds and silver linings
What’s gotten into state-run Citizens Property Insurance? All the news lately has been sunshine and rainbows, Sun-Sentinel columnist Mike Mayo says.
Florida’s Citizens Property Insurance accuses the State-run insurer of bullying tactics, Palm Beach Post’s Charles Elmore reports via InsuranceNewsNet.com.
Patriotism as pest control: Florida’s weird fireworks law
Technically speaking, consumer fireworks are illegal in Florida. But nearly 60 years ago, state lawmakers passed an exception – now the only one of its kind in the United States – for fireworks purchases by farms and fish hatcheries. James Rosica reports for the Tampa Tribune.
Tampa Police Department won’t be ticketing Uber
The drama between Uber and the Hillsborough County Public Transportation rolls on, SaintPetersBlog.com reports.
AARP report gives poor marks to Florida’s senior care
A new AARP report says Florida is among the worst states when it comes to helping its disabled and frail seniors live independently, Frank Gluck reports for the Ft. Myers News-Press.
Charlie Crist files legal brief in support of marriage equality
Democratic candidate for governor Charlie Crist filed a legal brief in support of marriage equality, Tampa Bay Times’ Kathleen McGrory reports.
Bill Clinton in Florida Tells Democrats: Get Out the Vote Or Lose
Former President Bill Clinton warned Democrats they won’t win critical races this fall if they don’t figure out how to get voters to cast ballots, THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Dara Kam reports via FlaglerLive.com.
Bogdanoff’s primary opponent withdraws from race
The race to represent Florida Senate District 34 is down to two candidates, Tampa Bay Times’ Kathleen McGrory reports via the “Naked Politics” blog.
Will Weatherford named Florida Chamber’s “Most Valuable Legislator”
House Speaker Will Weatherford tops the 2014 list of Distinguished Advocates, as the Florida Chamber of Commerce named the Wesley Chapel Republican Florida’s Most Valuable Legislator on Thursday, SaintPetersBlog.com reports.
Uber, Lyft, Sidecar Toe-to-Toe With Insurers State-by-State
The highly thought-of share-and-share-alike attitude considered a virtue by some has become fighting words between ridesharing companies and the insurance industry, Don Jergler reports for Insurance Journal.
Surge in Oklahoma Quakes Has Residents Seeking Answers
Oklahoma residents whose homes and nerves have been shaken by an upsurge in earthquakes want to know what’s causing the temblors – and what can be done to stop them, Emily Schmall and Kristi Eaton report for Insurance Journal.
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