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Flood insurance
A judge rejects Florida’s request to block changes to flood insurance
A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida & other states for a preliminary injunction to block changes to the National Flood Insurance Program.
National Flood Insurance Program has paid out $364 million for Hurricane Idalia claims
The National Flood Insurance Program has paid out $364 million to cover damage to homes and businesses from 2023's Hurricane Idalia.
Florida bill would require flood disclosures in property sales
A bill in Florida would place a series of requirements on people to disclose flood risks before selling property.
Flood insurance tab for Hurricane Ian tops $4 billion
The National Flood Insurance Program paid $4.38 billion for more than 47,000 claims filed after last year’s Hurricane Ian.
Florida and other states say their flood insurance fight should continue
Florida & other states want to stop an attempt by the Biden administration to end a challenge to changes to the National Flood Insurance Program.
Florida insurance issues could pose long-term problems
As Florida recovers from Hurricane Idalia, Fitch Ratings warned about the long-term effects of property insurance problems in Florida and CA.
1 million Florida homes at risk of chronic floods by 2100: UCS study
A new report by the Union of Concerned Scientists says “within the next 30 years, roughly 64,000 homes in Florida … will be at risk” of chronic floods from sea-level rise. On WMNF’s MidPoint we...
Are you eligible for Irma disaster funds from FEMA?
More than a week after Hurricane Irma struck Florida, people are still cleaning up and trying to get a cleaning service near by for extra help. And many may be eligible for government assistance. To...
