Category: Florida News

Newly public Homeowners Choice posts profit gain

Nov 13, 2008

Tampa Bay Business Journal–Wednesday, November 12, 2008 Homeowners Choice Inc. reported net income of $802,000, or 12 cents a share, for the third quarter of 2008, compared to a net loss of $114,000, or 2 cents a share, in the …

Capitol to Courthouse Headliners: Thursday, November 13

Nov 13, 2008

  To view a complete story, click on a headline below:   2008-2010 Florida Senate Leadership Team Announced Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team today, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as …

2008-2010 Florida Senate Leadership Team Announced

Nov 13, 2008

Above:  Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach)   Today, November 13, 2008, Florida Senate President-Designate Jeff Atwater (R-Palm Beach) announced his 2008-2010 leadership team, which comprises Senator Mike Fasano (R-New Port Richey) as Senate President Pro-Tempore and Senator Alex Villalobos (R-Miami) as Chairman …

FEMA seeks $495,000 refund from Delray Beach

Nov 12, 2008

2004 hurricane debris at issue By Maria Herrera South Florida Sun-Sentinel–November 12, 2008 Delray Beach The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the city owes it $495,000. The culprit: Debris left behind when Hurricane Frances swept through South Florida in 2004. …

Florida TaxWatch urges special session

Nov 12, 2008

South Florida Business Journal–November 11, 2008 by Stewart Verney Florida TaxWatch is urging Gov. Charlie Crist to call a special legislative session to clarify the state’s corporate income tax law. The 2008 Florida Legislature passed a routine corporate income tax …

OIR Rule Hearing Report: Insurer Exams by Non-Employees

Nov 12, 2008

On Wednesday, November 12, 2008 the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a public hearing on proposed Rule 690-138.005 (4) entitled “Exams by Non-Employees.” OIR Director of Property and Casualty Financial Oversight Robin Westcott and Assistant General Counsel Bob Prentiss presided …