Category: Florida News

Wellington mayor flip-flops on storm cleanup refund

Mar 19, 2008

South Florida Sun-Sentinel–Mar. 19, 2008By Stephanie Horvath Wellington What a difference an election makes. Just three weeks ago, mayoral candidate Darell Bowen said during a candidate forum that he supported giving residents back the $115 hurricane cleanup charge they paid …

Inspection Ads Omit Key Facts About Savings

Mar 19, 2008

The Tampa Tribune–Mar. 19, 2008By JOHN W. ALLMAN TAMPA – A new $1.06 million My Safe Florida Home advertising campaign tells homeowners statewide that applying for a free hurricane wind inspection could save them money. It’s what the television and …

Lawmakers want to track state hurricane inspection program

Mar 19, 2008

My Safe Florida Home doesn’t track results; lawmaker wants to change that By JOHN W. ALLMAN THE TAMPA TRIBUNE–Mar. 19 TAMPA — A new $1.06-million My Safe Florida Home advertising campaign tells homeowners statewide that applying for a free hurricane …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Wednesday, March 19

Mar 19, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below: How many has program helped? My Safe Florida Home doesn’t track results; lawmaker wants to change that A new $1.06-million My Safe Florida Home advertising campaign tells homeowners statewide …

2008 Legislature roundup: Mar. 18

Mar 18, 2008

Tallahassee Democrat–Mar. 18, 2008 The Florida Legislature is in session through May 2. Here are the key issues yesterday and what’s coming up:      TAXES What happened: Florida’s voters will be offered a chance to cut their property taxes …

Mark Wilson: OPINION: Names Insurance Reform Must Remember

Mar 18, 2008

The Tampa Tribune–Mar. 18, 2008 By MARK A. WILSON As the 2008 legislative session begins and hurricane season approaches, Florida’s businesses and homeowners continue to struggle with the increasing cost of property insurance. The quest for answers to the state’s …