February 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
Archbishop of Miami Praises Benedict XVI's 'Great Example of Humility,' Expects New Pope by Easter
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 11, 2013 - 5:40pm
The Most Rev. Thomas Wenski, archbishop of Miami and president of the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued a statement on Benedict XVI's forthcoming resignation from the papacy:
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Five Ways a Lobbyist Can Help Your Small Business Thrive
February 11, 2013 - 6:00pm
When do you need to hire a lobbyist or government relations professional? That can be a tricky decision, especially for small-business owners. Looking back, Mike Cikacz wishes he had made the decision sooner.
OIR: Praetorian Insurance Rate Decrease to Save Consumers $98 Million
Submitted by Anonymous on February 11, 2013 - 2:35pm
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced Monday its approval of an 18.8 percent statewide rate decrease for Praetorian Insurance Co.s collateral protection program.
This rate filing impacts 126,336 policies representing a premium volume of $521 million and results in a decrease to consumers of $98 million, according to the state office.
The insurance, called force-placed, typically is imposed on individuals who had failed to secure homeowners insurance as required by mortgage and other lenders.
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Don Gaetz to Address Florida’s Property Appraisers
Submitted by Anonymous on February 11, 2013 - 2:32pm
Senate President Don Gaetz, R-Niceville, will address the Florida Association of Property Appraisers on Tuesday as part of the groups pre-legislative conference in Tallahassee.
The talk is set for 9 a.m. in the Senate chambers of the state Capitol.
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Mike Haridopolos on Jim Greer Shocker: Vindication for Myself and RPOF
February 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
Jim Greer Drops Lawsuit Against RPOF, Mike Haridopolos, John Thrasher
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 11, 2013 - 12:01pm
Jim Greer's attorney, Damon Chase, tells Sunshine State News his client is dropping his lawsuit against the Republican Party of Florida, Sen. John Thrasher, and former Sen. Mike Haridopolos, as part of his plea deal with the state.
Greer had sued for $124,000 in what he says was promised severance pay, along with $5 million in punitive damages.
More to come ...
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Jim Greer Pleads Guilty to Grand Theft
Submitted by Kevin Derby on February 11, 2013 - 11:15am
Jim Greer has pleaded guilty this morning to four counts of grand theft, in a plea bargain with prosecutors that could see him spending up to 43 months in prison.
"Sometimes clearing your name is not as important as taking care of your family," Damon Chase, Greer's attorney, said in explanation.
Jury selection was scheduled to begin today, in a trial thatthreatenedto expose some of the inner workings of the Republican Party of Florida, and possiblyembarrass the GOP leadership.
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FDOT Final Budget Proposal to be a Nonstimulus Record $8.5 Billion
February 10, 2013 - 6:00pm
Soto Seeks to Keep Sunshine State on Daylight Savings Time
Submitted by Anonymous on February 11, 2013 - 9:30am
In the realm of bills filed more to make a statement, Sen. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, has filed a bill that proposes Florida set its clocks to daylight saving time year round.
Senate Bill 734, the Sunshine Protection Act," would first require the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to study adjustments in standard agricultural practices due to the year-round observance of daylight saving time.
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