Irma claims top $6 billion mark

Herald Tribune By John Hielscher Staff Writer Posted Dec 4, 2017 at 3:31 PM Claims for damage caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida have blown past the $6 billion mark. More than 853,000 property owners have filed claims for insured losses from Irma, which smashed through Florida on Sept. 10, according to a report Monday…

Support for new texting-while-driving law grows. So do concerns it will lead to more racial profiling.

Tampa Bay Times Steve Bousquet, December 5, 2017 Support is building across Florida for a stronger texting-while-driving law, but some black legislators will fight the idea, claiming that it would invite more abuses by police. A broad coalition of groups representing police, sheriffs, parents, retirees, doctors, businesses and others is mobilizing to pass a bill…

Approval of rate increases for Citizens insurance customers underscores need for Assignment of Benefits (AOB) reform

Approval of rate increases for Citizens insurance customers underscores need for Assignment of Benefits (AOB) reform TALLAHASSEE (Dec. 7, 2017) – This week’s approval of rate increases for policyholders in Citizens Property Insurance Corp. shows that Assignment of Benefits abuse is having a direct pocketbook impact on Florida families and is another clear indication that…