Commentary: New FEMA maps bring Florida’s flood risks to forefront
West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new ...
Lakeland to commission study for solutions to devastating flooding around Lake Bonny
A new $85,000 watershed study, conducted in partnership with Polk County, will examine the city’s pumping system and broader ...
Forecasters see 3 scenarios. One could bring snow or 'high-impact' ice storm to Florida
The hope for a Florida snow has given way to early worries about the small possibility of a "high impact event" next week ...
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How Florida water managers are dealing with increased flooding from rainfall due to climate change
Homes, cars and streets were flooded with rainwater for days — and even weeks — after Hurricane Milton, which overwhelmed ...
New report finds $25B in insured losses from Hurricane Milton. Florida reports lower total
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation data shows that Milton's estimated insured losses are much at $3.6 billion.
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Cost of Flood Insurance in Florida and How Coverage Works
Flood insurance in Florida costs an average of $853 per year for a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). If you have a mortgage and live in an area prone to flooding, you'll have to ...
Buying a house in a flood zone? Know the risks first
Before buying a house in a flood zone, it’s important to know the risks and costs involved — especially with the increase in ...
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Fort Myers get 15% increase on flood insurance discount
WINK News is finding out what led to the city of Fort Myers going from just a 5% FEMA flood insurance discount to a 20% ...