News
Why you shouldn't believe those grim Florida insurance national reports
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (1705+ words) Florida homeowners pay some of the highest premiums in the country to insure their homes and recent national reports rank the state at No. 1 with the annual average anywhere from $5, 838 to $9, 449. But officials with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation…...
Florida policy holders may be getting a check from Progressive. How much, what we know
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) The 2. 7 million Progressive policyholders in Florida should be getting some relief soon. This move comes as Florida residents" insurance costs for both auto and home have been, and still are, among the highest in the country. However, De Santis said…...
Billions in home value at risk from flood, wind in this SW Florida metro area, study says
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (575+ words) Florida has led the nation in many things. Best economy, best beaches, fastest growing state. But it also ranks at the top of states where the most homes are threatened by flood and wind risks, according to a new study,…...
Work left to do to address property insurance costs, improve storm resilience | Opinion
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) Prior to the start of this legislative session, Florida lawmakers were widely expected to make progress toward improving resilience of properties, including increased funding for the My Safe Florida Home grant, while also letting the recent legal reforms credited with…...
Hurricane season 2025: Preparation prevents panic | Opinion
11+ mon, 3+ day ago (353+ words) As the Gulf stirs and skies begin to shift with coiled serpentine collections of cloud and wind, Floridians are reminded that preparedness is more than a checklist, more than a cry to the heavens, it's a mindset. With hurricane season's…...
We know hurricane-proofing works. Let's make it affordable | Opinion
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (502+ words) Florida faced hard hits from three hurricanes last year, with many communities still reeling from the destruction. It may feel like the last season just ended, but the 2025 Hurricane Season is here, and is expected, once again, to bring above…...
Ultimate Southwest Florida hurricane preparation guide 2025
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (124+ words) If you live in Southwest Florida, you know that the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Preparation is key. We've amassed and curated everything you need to know about preparing for a hurricane or tropical storm, from what…...
When does hurricane season start in Florida? What to document for insurance now
11+ mon, 5+ day ago (778+ words) If you're a Florida homeowner, the time to review your insurance policy and prepare your home for the 2025 Hurricane Season is now. The season is quickly approaching, starting this Sunday, June 1, 2025. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov....