Florida's effort to harden homes against hurricane loss is a smart policy, but, so far, it also has been a flawed one. It's time to adopt sensible reforms. ...more

October 28, 2009

A sudden and fierce windstorm hit the Centergate Plaza on Bee Ridge Road about 3 p.m. Tuesday and "started turning everything sideways," one witness said. ...more

January 13, 2009

There is absolutely nothing creative about the Tribune's editorial, "Creative Windstorm Coverage," (Our Opinion, May 31.) It has been discussed for years. ...more

June 9, 2008

Longtime State Farm customer John Spencer is not wanted any more. ...more

February 18, 2008

I'm snagged. Again. I should have seen it coming, the cattail reeds suddenly showing up behind me like street thugs, quietly swaying in the breeze, patiently waiting for me to make a cast, a mistake. Daring me. ...more

November 2, 2007

Regarding 'Canceled Coastal Insurance Policies Argue For National Disaster Fund' (Our Opinion< oct. 20): ...more

October 27, 2007

Cambridge (4-3, 2-2 Class 1B-District 6) calmed the Hurricanes in an offensive windstorm Saturday at Jefferson, blanking Bishop McLaughlin 47-0. ...more

October 14, 2007

Insurance companies can be required to pay only for actual damage and just that resulting from covered perils such as windstorms or fires - not other causes - the state Supreme Court said Thursday in two rulings affecting homeowner policies. ...more

September 21, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - Insurance companies can be required to pay only for actual damage and just that resulting from covered perils such as windstorms or fires - not other causes - the state Supreme Court said Thursday in two rulings affecting homeowner policies. ...more

September 20, 2007