Climate risk seen hurting Miami home values

Apr 26, 2018

Creeping flood waters driven by sea rise have yet to reach the doors of most homes in Miami-Dade, but research shows the looming threat from climate change is already affecting their value. And not in a good way.  Alex Harris …

Florida Legislature Will Regret Failing to Tackle AOB Abuse

Apr 26, 2018

Without reform, premiums are projected to rise more than 60 percent over the next five years in Broward and Miami-Dade and more than 50 percent in Clay and Duval counties.  Ray Lehmann blogs for Insurance Journal. https://www.insurancejournal.com/blogs/right-street/2018/04/25/487384.htm

Apparent sinkholes force Ocala evacuations

Apr 26, 2018

They were at least six visible holes of various sizes close to eight townhomes. Some of the holes measured 15 to 25 feet wide. The depths were unknown. At least two of the holes had water in them. http://www.ocala.com/news/20180425/apparent-sinkholes-force-evacuations?rssfeed=true

Florida seeks answers on workers’ comp market

Apr 26, 2018

The Florida Department of Financial Services announced Wednesday it intends to pay $195,000 to the Workers’ Compensation Research Institute to study how Florida’s workers’ compensation insurance market is performing compared to other states.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via …

Federal court sides with Florida in voting rights battle

Apr 26, 2018

With time running out, a federal appeals court late Wednesday sided with Florida in an escalating battle over the state’s process for restoring voting rights for former prisoners.  Gary Fineout reports for the Associated Press. https://apnews.com/1ed69619cc264d1c9a72a56c63109bc0/Federal-court-sides-with-Florida-in-voting-rights-battle

Jose Oliva draws challenger

Apr 26, 2018

Democrat Duysevi Miyar has opened a campaign account to challenge Oliva in Miami-Dade County’s House District 110, according to the state Division of Elections website.  THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA reports via FloridaPolitics.com. http://floridapolitics.com/archives/262133-jose-oliva-draws-challenger

The strange election of Florida House District 39

Apr 26, 2018

The winner will not sit in the House, because the Florida Legislature’s Session ended a month ago — unless a Special Session is called. And the new representative will have to stand for re-election in November.  Bill Rufty reports for …