Court Sides with Contractors in Insurance Battle

Wading into a high-profile issue in the insurance industry, a South Florida appeals court Wednesday sided with contractors who do emergency repair work for homeowners and pursue payments from insurance companies. The controversial issue centers on a practice known as “assignment of benefits,” which involves homeowners signing over insurance-policy benefits to contractors who do work…

Andy Gardiner Readies Senate GOP for Campaign Season

TALLAHASSEE — Florida Senate President Andy Gardiner is rallying his troops as the legislative session ends and campaign season begins. In an email sent to his Republican members Monday, Gardiner said Majority Leader Bill Galvano will be in charge of overseeing the Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, which raises campaign cash and coordinates Republican state…