Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Thursday, November 17, 2016
Nov 17, 2016
Florida regulators say plant runoff not contaminating wells near sinkhole
State environmental officials say contaminates have been found in private wells of 57 homeowners near a sinkhole at a fertilizer plant but the plant’s contaminated runoff hasn’t been detected, the Associated Press reports via the Chicago Tribune.
Florida Scientists To President-Elect Trump: Climate Change Is No Hoax
Florida scientists are calling on President-elect Donald Trump to acknowledge climate change as not a hoax, WUSF’s Amy Green reports.
Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company accused of breaching contract
Andy K. Zuttah filed a complaint on Nov. 3 in the Circuit Court for Duval County against Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company, alleging that the insurance firm wrongly denied his claim for disability benefits. Wadi Reformado reports for the Florida Record.
China-Bahamas Fishing Talks Alarm Florida Officials
Florida wildlife officials expressed concern Wednesday that the government of the Bahamas is in talks with China to split fishing rights in waters east of Florida. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via CBS Local Miami.
Florida Governor Rick Scott to meet with President-elect Donald Trump
Florida Governor Rick Scott is heading to New York City to meet with President-Elect Donald Trump, WSVN reports.
- Pam Bondi visits Trump Tower
- Rick Scott on Donald Trump “landing team?”
- Democratic convert Crist bullish on Trump
How did Trump win Florida? A GOP ground game years in the making
Just how did Donald Trump pull out a win in formerly blue Florida? The answer lies in a ground operation that national Republicans had started to put in place years ago, before anyone knew who the nominee would be. Steven Lemongello reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
State rejects plan to drill for oil in Everglades near Miramar
A controversial proposal to drill for oil in the Everglades about six miles west of Miramar was rejected Wednesday by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Sun-Sentinel’s David Fleshler reports.
Researchers: Florida’s medical marijuana industry will be worth more than $1.5 billion by 2020
Researchers say the state’s medical marijuana industry will be worth more than $1.5 billion by 2020, WPTV reports.
Florida congressman Vern Buchanan echoes Trump’s call to cut funding for sanctuary cities
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Sarasota, on Wednesday called on Congress to halt funding for so-called “sanctuary cities” where local authorities don’t prosecute people in the country illegally as a violation of federal immigration law. McClatchy’s Tony Pugh reports.
Likely gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam discusses Florida’s challenges
Water policy, Zika and education are some of the major issues that will determine the state’s future, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam told nearly 200 civic leaders at two Wednesday events. Kevin Bouffard reports for the Lakeland Ledger.
WW II-era bomb found, detonated near FSU
With an explosion heard several miles away and felt for several city blocks, an Air Force explosives team detonated a World War II-era bomb unearthed at a construction site Wednesday near the Florida State University campus. The Associated Press reports via the Orlando Sentinel.
Insurers to “bid” for the best drivers based on telematics scores
Drivers will be offered premiums based on their driving score under new plans which will allow them to share their record with new insurers to get a cheaper deal. Olivia Rudgard reports for the U.K. Telegraph.
Sober-living Home Operators in California Charged in $176M Fraud Scheme
Former operators of a Southern California sober-living operation have been charged with fraud for allegedly keeping hundreds of people in what the state insurance commissioner calls a “never-ending cycle of treatment, addiction and fraud,” Insurance Journal reports.
Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it is launching an inquiry into the challenges consumers face in accessing, using, and securely sharing their financial records.
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