Category: Florida News

Florida Constitution Review Commission Turns In Final Report

May 10, 2018

The commission, formed every 20 years to review and suggest changes to the state’s governing document, formally submitted its proposed amendments to Secretary of State Ken Detzner on Wednesday. https://www.flcrc.gov/PublishedContent/ADMINISTRATIVEPUBLICATIONS/CRCFinalReport.pdf

Only in Florida: Battle over water, free speech pits billionaire vs. activist

May 10, 2018

Nobody can sell water without getting permission from one of the state’s five water management districts, which examine whether the proposed sale is for a “beneficial use” that’s “in the public interest.”  The Tampa Tribune’s Craig Pittman reports. http://www.tbo.com/news/environment/Only-in-Florida-Battle-over-water-free-speech-pits-billionaire-vs-activist_165492969

U.S. Selects 10 Drone Test Projects

May 10, 2018

One rule submitted would allow drones to fly over people while another proposal submitted would allow for remote identification and tracking of unmanned aircraft in flight.  Reuters’ Jeffrey Dastin and David Shepardson report via Insurance Journal. https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2018/05/10/488831.htm

Lloyd’s bars syndicates from covering NRA program

May 10, 2018

Lloyd’s said in a statement that it had given “very careful consideration” as to whether insurers at Lloyd’s should cover programs associated with the NRA.  Gavin Souter reports for Business Insurance. http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20180509/NEWS06/912321157/Lloyds-of-London-bars-syndicates-from-covering-NRA-program

Hurricane 2018–A storm season Q&A with Governor Rick Scott

May 9, 2018

The governor spoke to the Tampa Bay Times about how the challenges of Hurricane Irma and what lessons he learned.  The Tampa Bay Times’ William March reports for “The Buzz” blog. http://www.tampabay.com/florida-politics/buzz/2018/05/09/hurricane-2018-a-storm-season-qa-with-gov-rick-scott/