The insurer also agreed to pay $4M in fines and update its policies after the attorney general's investigation found fraudulent reimbursement claims.
State officials are urging homeowners with completed My Safe Florida Home inspections and paperwork to update this information to claim grant funds.
The weather service forecasts up to six U.S. tropical impacts in 2025, with 13-18 named storms and 3-5 major hurricanes.
The SBA extends the deadline to April 27, 2025, for businesses, homeowners and renters in 48 Florida counties for Hurricane Helene and Milton relief.
FloridaCommerce will host community workshops for residents and stakeholders to hear from Floridians about unmet needs after the 2023-2024 storms.
FEMA is borrowing funds to cover flood insurance claims after Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused widespread damage, depleting NFIP resources following multiple floods.
The program, Elevate Florida, can help eligible homeowners affected by flooding and substantial property damage who are impacted by FEMA’s 50% rule.
A report finds the housing market is being altered by rising home insurance costs and homebuyers factoring climate risk into their decision-making.
The proposed budget includes several Florida Realtors priorities such as elimination of the Business Rent Tax and more money for the Hometown Heroes Housing Program.
Elevate Florida aims to reduce natural hazard risks by funding structure elevation, mitigation reconstruction and property acquisition projects.
