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A.G. GancarskiJuly 5, 2016

An interim AMI Risk Consultants actuarial review of the city of Jacksonville’s self-insurance program shows a seven-figure increase in the city’s outstanding claim liability (or loss reserve estimate) compared to six months prior. This indicates yet another pressure on Jacksonville’s budget process this year and in years to come. The report, submitted at the end of […]

Scott PowersFebruary 10, 2016

Two years ago Thursday Orange County Deputy Sheriff Jonathan “Scott” Pine was gunned down while pursuing a suspect. On Wednesday the Florida Senate did all it could to make sure his surviving family – and others – won’t have to wait another year for financial security. The Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 7012, which would increase […]

Guest AuthorJanuary 9, 2015

On behalf of Motorola Solutions – including our 1,000 employees based in Florida – I would like to take a moment to recognize all of the first responders across Florida. Governor Scott dedicated this past week to say thank you to all of the men and women who protect and serve our state. They make […]

Guest AuthorSeptember 11, 2013

When the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City comes around, my thoughts are on the firefighters and police officers who lost their lives that day, how much we should honor their sacrifices and how our governor and state lawmakers care for our public servants today. When […]

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