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Ron Hurtibise

Ron Hurtibise is a business reporter for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. A Florida resident since 1977, he covers property and health insurance, tourism, the automotive industry, and consumer topics. He is a Florida State University graduate and a former investigative reporter at the Daytona Beach News-Journal. You can call him at 954-356-4071.

Fort Lauderdale-based BurgerFi vowed that no stores will close as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors on Wednesday. The filing only affects corporate-owned locations and not franchises, the company said.

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National burger chain BurgerFi files for bankruptcy protection

September 16, 2024 at 10:06 a.m.

Fort Lauderdale-based BurgerFi vowed that no stores will close as it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors on Wednesday. The filing only affects corporate-owned locations and not franchises,...

The Bahamas government says the island nation remains safe for tourists despite two alarming travel warnings posted last week.

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Bahamas pushes back against US travel advisory, says it remains ‘safe and welcoming’

February 1, 2024 at 4:40 p.m.

The Bahamas government says the island nation remains safe for tourists despite two alarming travel warnings posted last week.

The U.S. State Department says travelers should exercise "extreme caution" in The Bahamas after 18 murders were reported since Jan. 1 in Nassau.

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State Department urges Bahamas travelers to use ‘extreme caution’ when visiting Nassau

January 30, 2024 at 4:27 p.m.

The U.S. State Department says travelers should exercise "extreme caution" in The Bahamas after 18 murders were reported since Jan. 1 in Nassau.

Third-party lenders can help pay plaintiffs' legal fees when pursuing claims against insurers and other deep-pocketed defendants. Florida business lobbies say such loans need to be disclosed, and consumers should be protected. Bills are winding through the Legislature that would address the issue.

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Who’s funding your lawsuit? Florida bills would require disclosure.

January 24, 2024 at 10:58 a.m.

Third-party lenders can help pay plaintiffs' legal fees when pursuing claims against insurers and other deep-pocketed defendants. Florida business lobbies say such loans need to be disclosed, and consumers should...

Sign at cruise port warns of drug-sniffing dogs

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Carnival Cruise Line using drug dogs to stop onboard weed use

June 5, 2023 at 9:28 a.m.

Weed enthusiasts, take note if you're planning to vacation aboard Carnival Cruise Line anytime soon. The company, known for its "fun shops," has introduced what some would call a buzzkill...

‘Rotting from the inside out’: How to avoid buying a flood-damaged car

October 21, 2022 at 9:04 p.m.

It happens after every major flood catastrophe: Tens of thousands of cars are inundated by storm surge or rising waters from heavy rain. Insurers declare them total losses and sell...

Usar fotos que encontraste en línea para tu sitio web puede convertirse en un costoso error

August 8, 2022 at 2:58 p.m.

¿La foto de ese hermoso amanecer que encontraste a través de una búsqueda en Google? Se vería genial en su sitio web de Airbnb para mostrar a los huéspedes lo...

¿Cuánto más barato es operar un vehículo eléctrico o híbrido en comparación con uno a gasolina?

March 23, 2022 at 11:00 p.m.

Los vehículos eléctricos son cada vez una mejor opción para los automovilistas disgustados por tener que pagar más de 4 dólares por galón de gasolina. Suponiendo que todos los demás...

Reparaciones que vienen con facturas inesperadas

December 2, 2021 at 5:23 p.m.

Imagínate que recibes una factura inesperada de 7,500 dólares en la que te dicen que tu pago lleva más de 30 días vencido y que eres responsable de él si...

Hurricane Sam roars into Category 4 powerhouse, with 145 mph sustained winds

September 26, 2021 at 12:26 p.m.

Hurricane Sam continued strengthening late Saturday night, as the Category 4 storm crept closer to Category 5 status with its top sustained winds measured at 145 mph winds a day...

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