Jun 5, 2008
Palm Beach Post–June 05, 2008 Palm Beach Post Editorial It’s never easy to get a straight answer from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, even at its highest levels. A few months after Director David Paulison promised to stop using trailers …
Jun 5, 2008
The Gainesville Sun–June 4, 2008 By Anthony ClarkSun business editor Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink personally delivered a check for $159,403.19 to Gainesville homebuilder G.W. Robinson on Tuesday to raise awareness about unclaimed property. The state is holding $1.5 …
Jun 5, 2008
 FLORIDA POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION2008 END-OF SESSION LEGISLATIVE REPORT On behalf of the Florida Police Chiefs Association (“FPCAâ€), Frank Meyernick Jr. and Colodny Fass, worked with Florida’s Legislature to accomplish FPCA goals and priorities. The results are listed below:  FPCA …
Jun 5, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Walter Dartland and Brad Ashwell: Keep killing the Citizens Insurance fund transfer On May 28, Gov. Charlie Crist vetoed a provision quietly slipped into the Homeowners Bill of …
Jun 5, 2008
 To view a complete story, click on a headline below:  Plans for new schools face budget ax Some Broward school construction projects will be postponed or dropped due to the prevailing budget crunch. Five proposed schools may be …
Jun 5, 2008
 You’re Invited: The Florida Bar Public Interest Law Section and the Legal Needs of Children Committee is holding its Annual Reception on June 19, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. The …
Jun 5, 2008
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises has scheduled a Hearing to examine HR 5840, also known as the “Insurance Information Act of 2008.” The bill would create a federal Office of …
Jun 5, 2008
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty is scheduled to speak at the “President’s Forum on Meeting Coastal Challenges–Insurability of the Coast” on Monday, June 16, 2008, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Event co-hosts include Louisiana Sea Grant, Louisiana Department of Insurance, America’s …
Jun 4, 2008
News-Journal–June 03, 2008 By MARK HARPERStaff writer DELAND — Out-of-towners take note: There’s another reason to avoid being at fault in an accident requiring police or fire response in the city limits. You or your insurance company will be billed …
Jun 4, 2008
The sale of bonds — and levies on insurance policies — could help pay off outstanding claims. Aaron DeslatteTallahassee BureauOrlando Sentinel–June 4, 2008 TALLAHASSEE–Whether you realize it or not, you’re still paying off the 2005 hurricane season every time you …