Category: Florida News

Hudson to get hurricane shelter that houses 1,000

Mar 20, 2009

St. Petersburg Times–March 19, 2009 By Times Staff Federal officials have given final approval for a 36,000-square-foot hurricane shelter to be built in Hudson. County officials say construction could begin soon; staffers are organizing a groundbreaking ceremony, probably for early …

Let parents say what’s safe, theme parks urge

Mar 20, 2009

South Florida Sun Sentinel–March 18, 2009 Jason Garcia Sentinel Staff Writer Gatorland’s “Trainer for a Day” is the ultimate natural thrill ride: a two-hour chance for guests to work alongside reptile trainers as they handle the theme park’s signature tenants. …

OIR Approves $2.5 Billion Citizens HRA Bond Issue

Mar 20, 2009

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued an Order today, March 20, 2009, approving the issuance of High-Risk Account Senior Secured Bonds, Series 2009, by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $2,500,000,000 (the “Series 2009 …

FHCF Advisory Council Meetings

Mar 20, 2009

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Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, March 19

Mar 19, 2009

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   Florida CFO Weighs In Against Credit Scoring Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said she is “unimpressed” with auto insurers’ justifications for using credit information in determining rates, …

Florida CFO Weighs In Against Credit Scoring

Mar 19, 2009

National Underwriter–March 19, 2009 BY PHIL GUSMAN Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink said she is “unimpressed” with auto insurers’ justifications for using credit information in determining rates, and she voiced support for bills that would ban the practice. In …