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Jul 31, 2017
Insurers say they’re ready for Tropical Storm Emily
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) “stands ready to help with any insurance related questions,” FloridaPolitics.com reports.
Governor Scott Declares a State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Emily
Tropical storm warnings are currently in effect for Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee Counties.
- Tropical Storm Emily prompts state of emergency in 31 Florida counties
- Citizens Is Under Binding Suspension
- Florida Attorney General Bondi Activates Price Gouging Hotline
7 Florida Homes Struck by Lightning During Severe Thunderstorm
Witnesses told investigators they saw a lightning bolt strike one home and then four others in the community near Panama City in Florida’s Panhandle. The Associated Press reports via Insurance Journal.
We’re not “privileged,” we work hard
The only government funding currently available is state money appropriated to rebuild the Northeast Florida dune system. But, even those resources come with a 50 percent local match requirement, which St. Johns County has refused to fund. If the public beaches in this area are to be restored, it will be paid for by oceanfront homeowners, a homeowner writes to the St. Augustine Record.
As insurers shun South Florida, Universal Property & Casualty gobbles market share
As fraud-weary home insurance companies have reduced their presence in South Florida over the past year, the state’s largest carrier has expanded its market share – increasing its policy count in the region by 26,203 policies, the Sun-Sentinel reports.
New flood coverage via FEMA at stake as deadline approaches
Sales of Florida homes and businesses could be disrupted in areas vulnerable to flooding, because flood insurance is required for such properties if they are collateral for federally backed mortgage loans. Mike Seemuth reports for TheRealDeal.com.
New flood maps come out as flood insurance plan faces deadline
Florida is approaching the height of hurricane season as the federal government faces a deadline to renew the National Flood Insurance Program, WXTJ reports.
Taking a closer look at auto thefts in St. Petersburg
The leading candidates in St. Petersburg’s mayoral race are trading blows over the city’s issue with automobile theft ahead of the August 29 primary. Allison Graves reports for the Tampa Bay Times and Politifact.
Florida turns over voter-roll data to Trump election commission
Florida provided voter-roll data to President Donald Trump’s election fraud commission Friday despite a lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida attempting to prevent the state from providing the information. The Tampa Bay Times’ Amy Sherman reports.
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