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Florida property insurance is on shaky ground

Hurricane season begins June first, and there are questions about whether insurers will be able to pay if a big storm hits Florida.  James Call reports failing insurance companies have state officials waving red flags.

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Storm Warnings

Tourism Screams HELP!

The threat of an oil spill is demonstrating just how fragile Florida’s tourism industry is. A massive oil slick more than a hundred miles from the state’s beaches and bays is apparently keeping visitors away. James Call reports tourism officials are worried.

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Still Standing

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The Florida Supreme Court is deciding whether Walmart widowers can sue the corporation for a share of the life insurance policies Walmart purchased in their wives’ names. James Call reports they want some of the $9.6-million the corporation collected when the insurance benefits were paid

Crist to be NPA!

Crist Drama to Close
Republican Governor Charlie Crist and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature appear to be gearing up for a fight. Crist is hinting he has concerns about a budget that lawmakers will vote on Friday and continues to flirt with an Independent run for U.S. Senator. James Call reports Crist has scheduled an announcement for Thursday in St. Petersburg.

Gibbons: We Our Own Daddy!

No Clarification Needed!

2010.04.22

Leading Democrats in the Florida Legislature Thursday launched fierce criticism of a Senate proposal to put a redistricting constitutional amendment on the November ballot. James Call reports they say the idea is insulting to citizens and reveals a paternalistic attitude toward minority voters.

Oil Spill Ignites Protest

A.Solitary.Protest

 2010.04.25 

No oil appeared to be leaking  Friday after a drilling rig exploded and sank in the Gulf of Mexico, the Coast Guard said. Officials are trying to contain what spilled from the blast and prevent any threat to the coast’s wildlife and plants.  A  crude oil slick 40 miles wide and 80 miles long is sitting atop deep water in the Gulf.  The Coast Guard said it is about 50 miles south of Louisianna and headed east. Environmentalists say if it comes ashore it will be a disaster.

James Call reports one Tallahassean’s response to the oil spill was to stage a one-man folk singer protest in support of a ban prohibiting oil and gas drilling off of Florida’s coast.

A Libertarian Senate Candidate

A.Populist.Challenge

 2010.04.22 The Florida Libertarian Party will be on the statewide ballot in November. James Call reports Alexander Snitker of Springfield is a Glen Beck fan and said his political ambitions are inspired by Texas Congressman Ron Paul.  Snitker has filed the paperwork to be a candidate for United States Senator.

Crist Will Decide Thursday

Crist the Decider

Governor Charlie Crist said he will announce Thursday whether to run for the U.S. Senate without any party affiliation. While Crist’s deliberation has leaders of the Republican Party stewing, think of a husband telling a wife he’s thinking of divorce, James Call reports Crist’s flirtations with an independent run has delighted political analysts and has some voters soul searching.

Senate Passes Gambling

TALLAHASSEE, FL (wfsu) – The Senate passed a gambling compact 29-9 and sent it to the House for final ratification. James Call reports that leaves two more steps before Seminole gambling becomes legal.

Too Hard? Then Call Iowa!

Tallahassee, FL (2010-04-13) A Florida Senate committee on Monday continued adding into the public record reasons why two proposed constitutional amendments are unworkable. Voters will decide the fate of Fair Districts’ proposed amendments 5 and 6. They would set new guidelines in drawing state house and congressional seats. James Call reports one powerful lawmaker says they will make the once in a decade task of redistricting more difficult than it needs to be.