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A study says asphalt shingles won’t protect against hurricane winds past 10 years. How this impacts your insurance costs
Asphalt shingles may not protect Florida homes against hurricane-force winds past 10 years, according to state officials.
National Hurricane Center drops ‘Gulf of Mexico’ for ‘Gulf of America’
The National Hurricane Center on Thursday joined other federal agencies making the official switch of renaming the Gulf of ...
National Hurricane Center changes maps, website to show Gulf of America
The National Hurricane Center's website and maps now reflect the official name (at least in the U.S.) of the Gulf of America.
Florida man sold boat in 2019 — Hurricane Helene washed it ashore 5 years later. He was told, remove it or face fines
In 2019, Pinellas County resident John Fleming sold his 31-foot sailboat, Shenanigans — a boat he once sailed on his own from ...
'Elevate Florida' program gives homeowners reinforcement avenue against natural disasters
On opening day, the Florida Division of Emergency Management confirmed more than 600 people submitted applications for review ...
‘Trooper’s Law’ clears first hurdle in Florida Legislature
A bill that would outlaw abandoning a pet outside during a natural disaster passed its first committee with unanimous ...
Why is car insurance so expensive in Florida? Insurance expert weighs in on high rates
Here’s what to know about the cost of car insurance in Florida, why it's so expensive and what drivers should know about ...
Hurricane Milton displaced Tampa Bay Rays start spring training as MLB vagabonds
After their spring training at Charlotte Sports Park, the Rays will move into 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field on March 28 for ...
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‘They're Just Making Straight Profit’: Why Florida Homeowners Denied Hurricane Claims
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — After years of paying sky-high insurance premiums, this past hurricane season put your insurance company to the test. However, for many homeowners in the Tampa Bay area, ...
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Will a lower insurance rate lead to lower premiums for Florida homeowners?
For the tens of thousands of homeowners in South Florida who rely on Citizens Property Insurance to cover their homes, Gov.
Ex-FEMA worker who told staffers to avoid pro-Trump hurricane victims engaged in illegal political activity: fed watchdog
Engaging in political activity while on duty and using her official authority or influence to interfere with or affect the ...
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Lawmakers propose tax credits to enhance hurricane resilience
Rodriguez has introduced a measure that would allow owners of certified resilient and sustainable buildings to receive tax credits.