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Staff ReportsSeptember 21, 2016

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson has joined Gov. Rick Scott’s appeal to the Obama administration to declare much of Florida a disaster zone. “I am writing to urge that you approve the State of Florida’s request for a major disaster declaration related to Hurricane Hermine as soon as possible,” Nelson wrote in a letter to President […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 21, 2016

The New Yorker magazine has a story this week on what a President Donald J. Trump would do if elected in November. Writer Evan Osnos reports that Trump’s advisers are weighing several options for the “First Day Project” – where he would spend hours on inauguration day next January signing papers that “erases the Obama Presidency,” […]

Mitch PerrySeptember 20, 2016

No doubt there is bad blood between the Rick Scott and Barack Obama administrations. It could be a reason why the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has rejected Scott’s request for federal assistance for a multitude of bad weather events — as well as requests for federal funds for handling the Zika virus and the Pulse […]

Michael MolineSeptember 16, 2016

Florida’s insurer of last resort has paid more than $90,000 in Hurricane Hermine claims. That was the tally as of Friday afternoon, with 618 claims still being processed. “Most of the claims have been filed for the Tampa Bay area — relatively far from where the storm landed,” said Michael Peltier, spokesman for Citizens Property […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 16, 2016

After Hurricane Hermine hit the Big Bend, the City of Tallahassee and Leon County will hold a series of community meetings to gather feedback on storm preparedness and recovery. The meetings, which all begin at 6 p.m., will take place: — Monday, Sept. 19 at Bethel AME Church, 501 W. Orange Ave. — Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Woodville Community […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 14, 2016

In the wake of Hurricane Hermine, an unofficial task force led by former Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp plans to look into how Florida communities can better bounce back after a big storm. The blue-ribbon panel is an initiative of Citizens for Responsible Spending, led by Tallahassee lobbyist Barney Bishop III, which came about last year to address […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 8, 2016

Insured losses from Hurricane Hermine could amount to $500 million, but the industry could absorb the hit, according to an analysis published this week. Fitch Ratings Inc. cited an estimate from Karen Clark & Co., a “catastrophe modeling” consultancy in Boston. Total economic damages could amount to $1 billion in Florida and other southeastern states, […]

Michael MolineSeptember 8, 2016

A business coalition warned Florida homeowners Thursday against signing away their insurance claims for Hurricane Hermine damage to dodgy contractors or attorneys. The warning came amid a gathering campaign against such assignment-of-benefits agreements — sometimes known as AOBs. The effort promises to figure prominently when the Legislature meets next year. “Sadly, storms bring out scam […]

Jim RosicaSeptember 8, 2016

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum Thursday said he “trusts” that state Sen. Jack Latvala isn’t unduly politicizing the city’s hurricane recovery efforts. Gillum spoke with reporters after a meeting with Leon County Commission Chairman Bill Proctor on the progress of local recovery after Hurricane Hermine. On Tuesday, Latvala said he was considering calling for legislative action next session […]

Michael MolineSeptember 8, 2016

The results of Florida’s Aug. 30 primary election are now final. The state Elections Canvassing Commission — comprising Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam — took less than two minutes to certify the results Thursday morning. Secretary of State Ken Detzner presided over the meeting in the state Capitol. […]

Tag: Hurricane Hermine

Bill Nelson seconds Rick Scott’s call for Hermine disaster declaration

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Angry Rick Scott wants Barack Obama declare Florida disaster after Hermine

Assessing Hermine: Citizens Insurance pays $90,000 in storm claims

Tallahassee/Leon County to hold Hurricane Hermine community meetings

Private task force to look into improving hurricane response

Hermine claims may reach $500 million, insurance analysis suggests

Hermine enlisted in business campaign against insurance rackets

Andrew Gillum ‘hopes’ Jack Latvala’s storm concerns are legit

State leaders sign off on Florida primary results