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02/09/2026

Florida homeowners won't see insurance relief from lawmakers this year https://buff.ly/PVM9SFl

Florida homeowners hoping for additional insurance relief will have to wait, as state lawmakers have made it clear they won't be addressing the issue during this legislative session.

02/06/2026

The state of home insurance in 2026: Increasing rates, climate change, and consumer frustration https://buff.ly/J3MT4KE

Insurance.com reports that home insurance rates are rising due to climate change, inflation, and legal challenges, causing homeowner frustration. Stability may come in 2026, but lower rates are uncertain.

02/04/2026

Home Insurance Now Takes A Record 9% of Your Mortgage Payment, the Highest Ever https://buff.ly/XgtXtKY

A Reddit user’s homeowners insurance jumped from $2,155 to $3,088 in one year. That’s a 43% increase, despite no claims. This scenario plays out across America. You maintain your home, avoid claims, and still watch premiums climb. The forces driving these increases are measurable and structural....

02/02/2026

Historic cold and dangerous winds impact the Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast https://buff.ly/l3iknjw

Big changes are on the way this evening and tonight as a powerful cold front sweeps through South Florida.

02/02/2026

Escrow costs are soaring in Florida. https://buff.ly/HBhDFra

The new Realtor.com report found escrow costs now account for 38% of total mortgage payments in Florida, a 70% increase over the past five years.

01/30/2026

Which Hurricane Season Had The Most Storms? https://buff.ly/FMXJsZS

Think you know your hurricane history? Test your knowledge with this challenging trivia question about Atlantic hurricane seasons since 1851. One record-breaking year produced more named storms than any other season in recorded history, pushing meteorologists deep into the Greek alphabet for storm n...

01/29/2026

Winter Storm Fern leaves South Florida airports packed with travelers dealing with cancellations, delays https://buff.ly/Gb0BnVj

MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLA. (WSVN) - Travelers at Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport were left waiting after flight delays and cancellations swept

01/27/2026

Arctic blast arrives to Florida https://buff.ly/36umeOC

Tuesday will be sunny with highs around the mid-50s. Expect strong gusts up to 20 mph at times. This wind will be subsiding by the evening.

01/23/2026

The CFPB experienced an exceptionally turbulent year. Here's why https://buff.ly/BNkC2Uq

01/21/2026

How Florida quietly turned into one of the most expensive states to retire https://buff.ly/0jNpTv8

01/20/2026

Naples condos explore AquaFence for hurricane protection https://buff.ly/jBSgTWB

Tampa General Hospital stood strong during Hurricane Helene in 2024, thanks to a flood protection barrier called AquaFence.

01/16/2026

Volusia family waits 3 years for Hurricane Ian home demolition funds from FEMA https://buff.ly/cPnlfhd

The Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.