Category: Florida News

Miami Herald, 8/9/2009 Major financial support from the real estate industry has helped give Toms Regalado a fundraising lead in his bid for Miami mayor, more than offsetting donations flowing to challenger Joe Sanchez from the Florida Marlins and others. …

Miami Herald, 8/9/2009 With the summer season in full swing, the Insurance Information Institute advises recreational boat owners to assess whether they have adequate insurance coverage before hitting the high seas. Standard boat policies typically cover damages resulting from a …

Miami Herald, 8/9/2009 Kurt Bressner spent more than $16,000 installing storm shutters, a reinforced garage door and an impact-resistant front door on his Boynton Beach home. In return, he got more than peace of mind. Effective this year, he got …

The NAIC Valuation Method Principles-Based Reserve Reinsurance Subgroup of the Life and Health Actuarial Task Force will meet via teleconference on Monday, August 10, at 2:00 p.m. (EST) to discuss Valuation Method-20: Requirements for Principles-Based Reserves for Life Products. The …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Senator Martinez Resigns Early Senator Mel Martinez, Republican of Florida, who had already announced he was not running for re-election in 2010, has decided to leave the Senate …

From afar, Pembroke Pines’ charter schools look like a parent’s dream, with small classes, high marks and active family involvement. But the finances propping up the dream remain shaky. The system of more than 5,000 students faces a $2.1 million …

CNN has reported on its news blog that Florida Senator Mel Martinez will announce his resignation earlier than expected.  Governor Charlie Crist, who currently is running for the seat, is empowered to appoint a replacement until the 2010 election.  Colodny, Fass, Talenfeld, Karlinsky …

BY MARTHA BRANNIGAN mbrannigan@MiamiHerald.com The U.S. and Swiss governments are still working Friday morning to settle a high-profile clash over Swiss bank secrecy and the Internal Revenue Service’s right to pursue tax cheats at Zurich-based UBS. Stuart Gibson, an attorney …

  U.S. Senator Mel Martinez to Resign; Governor Crist Will Fill Seat With Appointment CNN has reported on its news blog that Florida Senator Mel Martinez will announce his resignation earlier than expected.  Florida Governor Charlie Crist, who currently is running …

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   State Farm Florida Can Scrap Some Discounts But Not Mitigation Credit State Farm Florida has been given the green light to eliminate some homeowners insurance discounts but the …