Category: Florida News

Settlement Reached in Florida Anthrax Death Case

Nov 1, 2011

The following article was published in The Insurance Journal on November 1, 2011: Settlement reached in Florida Anthrax death case By Jennifer Kay The widow of a tabloid photo editor who died in the 2001 anthrax mailings has reached a …

Panel has no fix for Florida’s no-fault fraud

Nov 1, 2011

The following article was published in the Fort Myers News-Press on November 1, 2011: Panel has no fix for Florida’s no-fault fraud Florida’s no-fault automobile insurance market is wrought with fraud, litigation, inflated medical costs and a host of other …

Marion County school District system will map sinkholes

Nov 1, 2011

The following article was published in the Ocala Star Banner on November 1, 2011: School District will Map Sinkholes By Joe Callahan Marion County school officials have ordered specialized mapping of the three largest sinkholes that opened during last month’s …

November 1, 2011: Senate Committee on Transportation

Nov 1, 2011

10:30 a.m.–Senate Committee on Transportation SB 196 relating to Child Safety Devices in Motor Vehicles by Senator Thad Altman SB 244 relating to Motor Vehicles by Senator Mike Bennett SB 286 relating to Vehicle Crashes Resulting in Personal Injury by …

State set to buy SunRail tracks for $150 million

Oct 31, 2011

The following article was published in the Orlando Sentinel on October 31, 2011: State set to buy SunRail tracks for $150 million By Dan Tracy The much-delayed SunRail project could reach another milestone this week when the state buys 61 …

Editorial: Citizens Property Insurance roof rule too strict

Oct 31, 2011

The following article was published in the Tampa Tribune on October 31, 2011: Citizens Roof Rule Too Strict By TBO.com Citizens Property Insurance Corp., Florida’s insurer of last resort, has taken to roof inspections before renewing policies on homes 25 …