Florida, Hurricane Milton
Homeowner insurers' responses after hurricane hits Florida
Hurricane Milton tore through Florida last week, causing as much as $55 billion in property damage throughout the Sunshine State, according to the latest analyst estimates. Hitting just two weeks after Hurricane Helene,
Florida Alligator Warning After Hurricane Milton
"Alligators may be observed more frequently in flooded areas after a hurricane or tropical storm," the Florida FWC warns.
Are tolls still suspended on Florida highways after Hurricane Milton? What to know
Most tolls were reinstated Oct. 14. Tolls are still suspended for several counties in central & west central Florida after Hurricane Milton landfall
Babcock Ranch in Florida Offered Shelter During Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton rushed ashore last Wednesday at least 2,000 Floridians found safe haven at Babcock Ranch, a community the size of Manhattan that opened in 2018 to withstand climate-driven storms.
Hurricane surge could blow away Florida homeowners insurance ‘fixes’
Floridians already pay the highest homeowners insurance premiums in the nation, and while the state’s top politicians contend that they have taken steps to fix that, a rash of major hurricanes may have blown any progress.
Florida returning to something like normal after Hurricane Milton
Florida counties hard hit by Hurricane Milton are returning to a semblance of normalcy with power being restored to most areas, gas stations reopening and students returning to school this week.
Factbox-Homeowner Insurers' Responses After Hurricane Hits Florida
"Throughout our nearly three-decade history in Florida, we've navigated many hurricanes, including far more severe storms than Hurricane Milton and more active hurricane seasons t
Florida Insurers Might Leave Thousands of Hurricane Milton Claims Unpaid
Property insurers are likely to continue denying property insurance claims in the wake of major natural disasters like Hurricanes Milton and Helene, according to insurance ratings company Weiss Ratings.
Hurricane Milton aftermath: Alligators invade Florida homes
In the United States, damage assessments are ongoing after Hurricane Milton swept through western Florida. Many people are just now returning to their homes, but it turns out it’s still not safe. The new threat has turned out to
Florida surfer ‘Gnarly Charley,’ 62, survives shark attack — and was back chasing waves during Hurricane Helene days later
Sharks are pretty harmless. But again, I stepped on it, so I got bit. But when you go in the shark pit, that’s way gnarly.” ...
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TROPICS CHECK: Watching two waves, NO threat to Florida
We are watching two waves of energy, but neither is a threat to Southwest Florida or the Gulf.
Hurricane Milton deals financial blow to Central Florida arts groups
Canceled shows mean Central Florida’s nonprofit theaters and other cultural organizations took a hit from Hurricane Milton.
Kamala Harris tweeted edited video of pre-hurricane call to Florida mayor to remove self-praise, concern about aid speed
The Harris-tweeted video removed her coaching St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch to put on a brave face in case of calamity.
East Texas District 19 VFW collecting donations for hurricane victims
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Chesterfield Fire member traveled to Florida to help hurricane victims
MONTVILLE, CT (WFSB) - Steven Frischling, a Chesterfield Fire member, went down to Florida to help victims of Hurricane ...
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Hurricane season is nearing the endgame, but what can we expect in its final weeks?
Despite an average number of storms so far, this season has the potential to rank among the top four destructive in U.S.
Hurricane Milton’s losses of up to $34 billion could make it one of the costliest storms in US history
Losses from Hurricane Milton could reach as high as $34 billion, according to an early estimate of both flood and wind damage ...