Judge rejects challenge to controversial Florida school law

Apr 20, 2018

The lawsuit centered on a measure, commonly known as HB 7069, that was a priority of House Speaker Richard Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, and became one of most-controversial issues of the 2017 Legislative Session.   THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA …

Takeaways from this week’s Florida Democratic gubernatorial debate

Apr 20, 2018

Four Democratic gubernatorial candidates squared off Wednesday during a televised debate hosted by Tampa Bay’s Fox 13 news station.  FloridaPolitics.com Publisher Peter Schorsch gives his analysis. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/261672-takeaways-from-the-fox-13-democratic-gubernatorial-debate

Florida ranks No. 3 for most received, sent robocalls in March

Apr 20, 2018

According to the YouMail Robocall Index Snapshot, Tampa Bay ranked No. 17 for cities with the most robocalls, joining four other Florida cities in the top 50.  Malena Carollo reports for the Tampa Bay Times. http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/retail/Florida-ranks-No-3-for-most-received-sent-robocalls-in-March_167443614

Workers’ comp fraud indicators are changing, experts say

Apr 20, 2018

The red flags indicating potential workers compensation fraud are evolving, and employers and workers comp insurers must be aware of these new indicators, especially the nature of the injuries.  Gloria Gonzalez reports for Business Insurance. http://www.businessinsurance.com/article/20180418/NEWS08/912320666/Spotting-the-red-flags-of-workers-compensation-fraud

Florida’s Citizens Reopens More Than 25K Hurricane Irma Claims

Apr 19, 2018

The insurer says the reopening of claims is part of ongoing efforts to assist policyholders after the storm, which hit the state last September, by revisiting claims and making additional payments as repairs are made.  https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/southeast/2018/04/17/486561.htm

Lee County residents fear proposed mining operation could damage homes

Apr 19, 2018

Another session for public comment is scheduled for April 24, followed by a chance for the representatives from King’s Ranch to rebut and make their closing statements. Melissa Bill reports for the Lehigh Acres Citizen. http://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/page/content.detail/id/542400/Proposed-mining-operation-meets-resistance.html?nav=5095