Flood insurance

While the state is offering to pay for about 75% of the elevation cost through federal grants, one resident questions how stable the funding from Washington really is.

A law that takes effect in October is aimed at educating buyers about the intensifying risks of a home flooding, although there are loopholes.

A federal judge has rejected a request by Florida and other states for a preliminary injunction to block changes that have led to higher premiums for many property owners.

The administration has asked a federal judge to reject the challenge to an overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program that has led to higher premiums.

Fifteen months. That’s how long it’s been since Hurricane Michael upended the lives of many Floridians living in the panhandle. For some of them, not much…

Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is advocating for a "one-size-fits-all" insurance policy that would apply no matter how a house is damaged. An…

Insurance companies must include bold font text detailing what they do and do not cover, thanks to new law.Homeowners insurance policies must include in…

Hurricane season begins June 1st and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation is reminding consumers that flood insurance does not come with every…

When it comes to flood insurance in Florida most people agree on one thing – there’s not enough information. Just ask Lori Medders, director of the…

Governor Rick Scott signed more than 90 bills into law Friday. It includes a bill banning the sale of e-cigarettes to minors as well as a controversial…