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Staff ReportsSeptember 14, 2017

Citizens Property Insurance Corp. had fielded 15,900 Irma-related storm damage claims at last count — a fraction of the more than 100,000 claims the company expects in the weeks ahead. The tally was good as of 9 a.m. Thursday, company spokesman Michael Peltier said. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has yet to say how […]

A.G. GancarskiSeptember 14, 2017

The Duval County Legislative Delegation discussed its role Jacksonville’s continuing efforts to recover from Hurricane Irma on Thursday afternoon. A big part of their vision, whether in a Special Session dedicated to Hurricane Irma or beyond, is ensuring that “Jacksonville gets what it needs,” as Chairman Jay Fant put it, after the “unprecedented destruction” of the […]

Phil AmmannSeptember 14, 2017

Hurricane Irma: We’re all in this together This publication typically deals with the political and policy issues involving the federal government and how our delegation plays a role. This week, those we elected to represent us in Washington had one issue front and center. We did not need a poll to tell us that Hurricane […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 14, 2017

In politics, as with other things, timing is essential. And in Florida, facing the devastation of Hurricane Irma, now is not a time for politics.

Terry RoenSeptember 14, 2017

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson asked the nation’s largest cable, telephone and internet providers Thursday to give Hurricane Irma victims rebates for service interruptions. He also requested the companies provide a 60-day moratorium on late fees, interest accrual and penalties to give people time to recover from the worst storm in the state’s history. “As we […]

Scott PowersSeptember 14, 2017

Airbnb, the nation’s largest vacation rental home marketing business, said Thursday it has 230 host homes mostly in northern Florida offering free stays to Hurricane Irma evacuees and relief workers and now is activating its disaster relief program through more of Florida. Airbnb also is seeking new hosts in Central Florida, South Florida, North Florida, […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 14, 2017

The Florida Health Care Association on Thursday called the deaths of eight South Florida nursing home residents who died after Hurricane Irma knocked out their power an “isolated incident” and “not representative of the larger long term care profession in Florida.” The association advocates for “long term care providers and the elderly they serve,” according […]

Joe HendersonSeptember 14, 2017

Of all the heartbreak and damage wrought by Hurricane Irma, nothing is worse than the deaths of eight elderly residents, aged 71 to 99, at a Hollywood Hills rehabilitation center. It’s an outrage. It’s horrifying. It left people sputtering with anger and officials on the trail to find answers. The facility lost power during the […]

Peter SchorschSeptember 14, 2017

U.S. Sugar is still tallying up the total cost of Hurricane Irma’s pass through their South Florida operations, but said Thursday the final figure will come in at more than $20 million. Judy Sanchez, U.S. Sugar’s senior director for corporate communications and public affairs, said the company’s employees and their families are safe, but that […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 14, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott announced late Wednesday that the Federal Highway Administration approved a $25 million Emergency Relief Quick Release Grant to support response and recovery efforts for Florida’s roadways and transportation system. This federal funding will be used to conduct emergency repairs on roads, embankments, bridges or other infrastructure and help restore traffic on major roadways […]

Tag: Hurricane Irma
Helene, early Sept. 27. Image via NOAA via AP.

Irma-related damage claims continue to trickle in to Citizens Insurance

Duval Delegation talks recovery from Irma’s ‘unprecedented destruction’

The Delegation for 9.14.17 — Insights from the Beltway to the Sunshine State

Jerry Demings, perhaps you should reschedule tonight’s fundraiser

Bill Nelson wants cable, internet providers to give Floridians a post-Irma break

Airbnb expands call for hosts to house evacuees, relief workers

Florida Health Care Association issues statement on nursing home deaths

Joe Henderson: Hollywood Hills deaths horrifying outrage

Irma inflicted at least 20 million in damages to U.S. Sugar’s operations

Federal funding OK’d for road repairs