St. Johns County warns of contractor scams following St. Augustine tornado
St. Johns County warns residents of contractor scams following yesterday’s tornado that touched down in St Augustine near Samara Lakes and Trailmark As the county
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US judicial panel approves first rule to govern federal mass torts
April 8 (Reuters) – A U.S. judicial panel on Tuesday endorsed a final version of a proposed rule that would for the first time govern
50 days out from hurricane season: Here’s how you should be preparing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — We are 50 days away from what’s expected to be an active hurricane season, and Florida officials want you to start
2 unlicensed contractors accused of scamming South Florida man out of $135K
MIAMI – It was a house that was a dream home for John Thomas, who wanted to renovate the property he worked so hard to afford.
Rolling the dice: Homeowners try going without property insurance
Projections of a very active and dangerous hurricane season aren’t lost on Dave Hollomon. Yet the 80-something Rotonda West resident is taking his chances and
Viewpoint: Florida Insurance Market on the Mend
Almost one year ago, on May 31, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed sweeping insurance reform legislation into law. At that time, the Florida insurance market was
CFO Jimmy Patronis talks Florida home insurance with WPTV, says there’s ‘stability now’
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis believes things are getting better with homeowners insurance in Florida. “I think you got
Viewpoint: Florida Insurance Market on the Mend
Almost one year ago, on May 31, 2023, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed sweeping insurance reform legislation into law. At that time, the Florida insurance market was
Fire Chasing May be Latest Iteration of Unscrupulous Tactics
Fire chasing may be only the latest example of some public claims adjusters and contractors using aggressive and underhanded tactics to tap into property insurance
FEMA: SW Florida Stripped of Flood Insurance Discounts After ‘Improper Rebuilds’
After spiking premiums, nonrenewals and complaints about unpaid claims, more than 115,000 property owners in southwest Florida are now facing a new slap in the