Category: Florida News

  Governor Scott Vetoes Bill Easing Fire-Protection Requirements for Condos The Bill (HB 653), which passed the Legislature with only one dissenting Vote, dealt with Requirements for Retrofitting High-Rise Condominium Buildings with fire sprinklers and other types of safety systems.  …

  Governor to Name Jimmy Patronis as New Florida CFO Patronis, who helped his family run a well-known Restaurant in Panama City, currently sits on the State Panel that Regulates Utilities. He was a Member of the Florida Legislature for …

  Tampa’s Homeowners Choice seeks to offer flood insurance in other states Tampa-based insurance company HCI Group Inc.’s subsidiaries are trying to expand their flood insurance offerings beyond Florida. HCI has filed with regulators to offer flood coverage in Arkansas, …

  Rulemaking has been ongoing since last fall for Rule 59A-5.032, F.A.C. and Rule 59A-5.032, F.A.C.–both entitled “Transparency and Billing.” Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration opened the new Rules pursuant to 2016 statutory changes to s. 395.301, F.S. Respective …

  Rainy Season Douses Fiery Florida After months of drought conditions that helped fuel nearly 2,500 wildfires across the State, Florida has quickly moved deep into its Rainy Season.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Turner reports via SunshineStateNews.com.   …

  The Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund (“FHCF”) issued a Bulletin today, June 21, 2017, reminding that FHCF Proof of Loss Reports are due from Participating Insurers no later than June 30, 2017. The Bulletin is attached for review. Pursuant to …

  What could be substantial legislative changes to the Florida Building Code pending Governor Rick Scott’s action, along with the final draft of an extensive analysis of building damage caused during the 2016 Hurricane Season will be reviewed during the …

  Legislation Would Make Major Changes to Florida’s Building Code Now, a coalition of Building Officials and people tied to the Insurance Industry fear HB 1021 could lead to a patchwork of requirements and higher Insurance Costs.  Mike Vasilinda reports …

  Biggest Citizens rate hikes aim at South Florida as contractors fume A restoration company president who has spoken out in meetings around the state questioned how it’s a fair choice for consumers, who have little way to know when water …

  At its meeting in Maitland, Florida today, June 20, 2017, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s (“Citizens’”) Board of Governors (“Board”) approved recommended rates and policy changes for 2018 that reflect what the State-run insurer describes as “rising non-weather water losses, …