These retirees spent $835,457 on a ‘hurricane-proof' home in Florida—take a look inside: ‘We feel very safe here'
Dave and Maria Blancett moved to Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered, “hurricane-proof” community near Fort Meyers, Florida.
Florida homeowners are being denied hurricane insurance because of sky-high deductibles — 1 man says deductible was $7,200 on damage of just $4,500. Should …
"Unfortunately, my deductible is outrageous. I was like, ‘This is insanity.’" His home insurance deductible — the amount he ...
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Bills inspired by abandoned dog during Hurricane Milton are moving through Legislature
The bill, now ready for the House floor, was filed after the owner of a 5-year-old bull dog terrier dumped his pet near Tampa ...
Hurricane forecasts 2025: Here’s how the ‘cone of uncertainty’ maps will change this year
“Overall, hurricane track forecasts are gradually improving, meaning that in general, there is less uncertainty where a storm ...
FEMA fired three supervisors following probe into crew told to avoid Trump-supporting homes hit by Hurricane Milton
FEMA acting administrator Cameron Hamilton axed the supervisors — but said his investigation “found no evidence this was a ...
A Surprising Factor Helped Supercharge Florida’s Catastrophic 2023 Hurricane Idalia
Simpson hurricane categories in less than a day, and scientists now propose a new factor that contributed to the storm's ...
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Dog abandoned in Hurricane Milton floodwaters beats cancer
A dog who was abandoned as Hurricane Milton hit Florida last October is overcoming new challenges and living up to his name — Trooper. Police said Trooper, a 5-year-old bull terrier, was dumped ...
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‘Trooper’s Law’ could make abandoning restrained dogs during disasters a felony in Florida
A House Committee signed off on the bill five months after state troopers found a dog tied up along I-75 as Hurricane Milton ...
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‘Trooper’s Law’ clears another hurdle in Florida Senate
Trooper's Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by Florida Highway ...
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‘Trooper’s Law’ moves along in Florida Legislature
Trooper’s Law, inspired by the Florida dog abandoned during Hurricane Milton evacuations and rescued by Florida Highway Patrol troopers, has cleared another hurdle in the Florida Senate.
Five ways storms changed Florida during the 2024 hurricane season
The 2024 hurricane season tested Florida. Hurricanes Helene and Milton brought catastrophic storm surges, record-breaking rainfall and widespread inland flooding. Communities grappled with evacuation ...