Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Tuesday, May 10, 2016

 

Alachua Firefighter Shortage Could Hike Insurance for Thousands

Nearly 3,000 residents and businesses in four Alachua County communities are facing big hikes or cancellation of their Homeowner’s Insurance after an Agency threatened to lower their ratings because of a shortage of nearby firefighters.  April Warren reports for the Gainesville Sun.

  

Feds Give Florida Health Centers Cash to Expand Primary Care

The Obama Administration is giving nearly $11 Million to help 12 Health Centers around the state offer Preventive Health Services to more Low-Income Patients, the Lakeland Ledger reports.

  

What’s the Matter with Florida?  Healthcare Fraud Flourishes Despite Enforcement Efforts

Experts say Florida’s high number of Medicare Beneficiaries and its proximity to countries where fraud may be more common make it fertile ground for fraudsters looking to rip off the Government and run.  In addition, larger Florida Health Systems such as Broward may succumb to the same pressures faced by systems across the country.  Modern Healthcare’s Lisa Schencker explores the issue.

  

South Florida Judge Rules Death Penalty Fix Unconstitutional

A Miami-Dade County Judge ruled Monday that a State Law allowing the Death Penalty to be imposed without a unanimous jury decision is unconstitutional, adding to the challenges facing Florida’s Capital Punishment structure.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via WWSB-TV.

  

Lawsuit over Florida Tax Credit School Voucher Program goes Back to Court

A panel of Appeals Court Judges will hear oral arguments today in the next phase of a High-Profile and Controversial Lawsuit challenging a Voucher-Like Scholarship Program that helps poor children attend private school in Florida.  Kristin M. Clark reports for the Bradenton Herald.

  

Florida Utilities Move Toward Solar Energy as Price Drops

The biggest barrier for Solar Energy in Florida had always been the cost.  But that’s changing as the price of solar continues to drop, making it as cheap — or cheaper — as traditional sources of electricity generation, Bruce Ritchie reports for Politico Florida.

  

Spending Expected to Rise at Florida Ports

Nearly $3.7 Billion is projected to be spent — through state, local and private dollars — over the next five years to handle growing International Trade at the majority of Florida Seaports, according to a report released Monday by the Florida Ports Council.   THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s 

 

When Brazil Sneezes, do Florida and Tampa Bay start to Catch a Cold?

The economic connections between Florida and Brazil are growing broader and deeper every year.  That’s great when Brazil is expanding — the Latin nation already is Florida’s largest export trading partner.  The Tampa Bay Times’ Robert Trigaux reports.

 

FAA Creates Drone Advisory Panel, Lifts Barrier to Education

The Federal Aviation Administration is establishing a Broad-Based Advisory Committee to provide advice on key unmanned aircraft integration issues, Insurance Journal reports.

  

Penn State Insurance Decision has Big Money Impact

A Judge’s ruling in an insurance dispute between Penn State and Pennsylvania Manufacturers’ Association Insurance Co. is gaining attention, the Centre Daily News’ Lori Falce reports via the Miami Herald.

 

 

 

 

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