Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report – Wednesday, June 07, 2017
Jun 7, 2017
South Florida Outlet Mall Closed Due to Flooding; Cars Submerged in Lot
Torrential Downpours that soaked most of South Florida have closed one of the largest Outlet Malls in the United States. Sandra Nortunen reports for the Palm Beach Post.
· More Than Century-Old Rainfall Record Broken in Palm Beach County
Florida Jewish Day Schools Allotted State Money for Security After Bomb Threats
The money is Earmarked for Improvements such as Alarm Systems, Security Cameras, Bulletproof Windows and Fencing. Susan Jacobson reports for the Orlando Sentinel.
CBIZ Acquires South Florida Property & Casualty Insurance Agency Slaton Insurance
Founded in 1923, Slaton is one of the oldest independently owned Insurance Agencies in South Florida. With a Specialty in Golf and Country Clubs, Slaton provides Property and Casualty and Personal Lines Insurance to Clients in various Industries in and around Florida’s North Palm Beach County.
Divisions Emerge on Eve of Florida Legislature Special Session
This week’s Special Legislative Session on Education and Economic-Development Funding seemed Tuesday to be on the verge of collapse before it even began, with Senate and House Leaders trading barbs and facing a tight deadline. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Brandon Larrabee and Jim Turner report via the Gainesville Sun.
· Some Lawmakers Bowing out of Special Session
· Uh Oh: Florida Lawmakers’ Special Session in Jeopardy Before it Even Begins
· Senate Wants Changes to Special Session, Angering House
· When a Quid Pro Quo Turns into Quid Pro No, All Bets Are Off
· Joe Negron: Senate will Consider Veto Overrides
· With School Funding in Jeopardy, Florida GOP at Odds Again
· Jack Latvala: “Cooling-Off” Period Applies to Special Session Bills
Legislators to Take Up Medical Marijuana During Special Session
Florida Lawmakers will Officially take up Medical Marijuana during this week’s Three-Day Special Session. Allison Nielsen reports for SunshineStateNews.com.
Constitution Panel Struggles to Agree on Rules
The first substantive meeting of the Florida Constitution Revision Commission showed clear rifts among Members of the Panel responsible for putting Proposed Constitutional Changes on the 2018 Ballot. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Brandon Larrabee reports via the Gainesville Sun.
Rick Scott Signs Death Warrant for Hillsborough Public Transportation Commission
Among the Bills Governor Rick Scott Signed into Law on Tuesday is HB 647. Mitch Perry reports for SaintPetersBlog.com.
Appeals Court Backs Scott Veto of Firefighter Pay Raises
A Divided Appeals Court Tuesday upheld the Constitutionality of a 2015 Decision by Gov. Rick Scott to Veto $2,000 Pay Raises that Lawmakers had included in the State Budget for Firefighters. THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA’s Jim Saunders reports via the Palm Beach Post.
National Hurricane Center’s New Weather Advisory Tactic: Storm Prep Deadlines
Storm Surge Watches and Warnings will be Issued this year when U.S. Coastlines are at risk for Life-Threatening Flooding. Insurance Journal reports.
What is Blockchain and How Does it Work?
While everyone talks about Blockchain, also known as Mutual Distributed Ledger Technology, just a few people actually know what this Technology can do and how it could someday Revolutionize the Re/Insurance Industry, just by Streamlining Back-Office Processes. L.S. Howard reports for Insurance Journal.
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