Boca Raton property owner purchases flood insurance hours before storm damages property
BOCA RATON, Fla. — A Boca Raton property owner told WPTV he almost had an insurance policy on one of his properties canceled because he
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Did you hire these contractors? Florida censures 3 SWFL men for unlicensed contracting
In areas hit hard by Hurricane Ian, signs popped up all across the region warning that it was against the law to do contracting work
My Safe Florida Home money for hurricane hardening gets $176 million. When can I apply?
On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill passed during a special legislative session this month providing hurricane relief for rural areas hit by Hurricane Idalia, which also included $176.17
How Florida’s ‘unscrupulous’ auto glass shops fuel an insurance crisis
They roam Florida parking lots and carwashes in search of cars with damaged windshields, often bearing gifts; gift cards, steak dinners and discounted hot tubs
Port Orange man, once hailed a hero, accused of contractor fraud scheme
PORT ORANGE, Fla. – A man once called a hometown hero in Volusia County is now facing several felony charges. Port Orange investigators said they arrested Steven
Man accused of contracting fraud during Hurricane Ian
A man without a proper contracting license has been arrested accused of giving out services and never finishing them during Hurricane Ian. Michael Key faces
Florida CFO touts ‘My Safe Florida Home Program’
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) – Home insurance continues to be a hot topic of discussion in the Sunshine State. However, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy
Here’s why Florida insurance premiums aren’t expected to go down anytime soon
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida’s insurance premiums are the highest in the nation, and a new analysis suggests that they will not be going down
Thinking about going bare? What to know before you cancel your property insurance
With the price of premiums doubling the past few years, some Florida homeowners are choosing to go without property insurance, figuring that the savings are
‘What’s Happening in Port Orange?’ Facebook page administrator arrested on fraud charges
The administrator of ‘What’s Happening in Port Orange?’ a popular Facebook page faces three felony charges alleging he impersonated a contractor following Hurricane Ian in order to