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More than 130 groups across the country, including eight in Florida, are calling on Congress to create a federal flood risk disclosure requirement.
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The quiet season is about half over. The time between Nov. 30 and June 1 is usually quiet in the tropics. The six months between June and November is…
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For hundreds of thousands of people who live in South Florida, flood insurance is a fact of life – whether they have ever been flooded or not. It's…
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Tens of thousands of homeowners may now have to start paying hundreds of dollars or more each year in flood insurance, thanks to an update in maps that…
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South Florida is getting new flood risk maps that are redrawing the lines for what property is in high-risk areas.The maps, set by the Federal Emergency…
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Congress has passed two spending bills to fund the federal government. President Donald Trump is expected to sign them, avoiding a shutdown.One provision…
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Floridians have another year of reprieve before they face a likely hike in their flood insurance premiums, thanks to political pressure from Congress over…
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An expert on the impact of climate change on financial markets has advice for anyone thinking of buying a home in Florida: don’t.Spencer Glendon of the…
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The National Flood Insurance Program is in trouble. After paying claims to cover damages from storms like Hurricane Katrina in 2005, Superstorm Sandy in…
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South Florida could see two feet or more of sea-level rise over the next 40 years. It’s alarming. And there’s growing concern that the risk of rising seas…
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Florida residents hoping to protect their homes from storms are running out of time to buy flood insurance before hurricane season.
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Southeast Florida has a new plan to help communities deal with sea level rise.At a regional summit in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday, leaders from Broward,…