by Jim Turner - News Service of Florida | Sep 4, 2023
On Saturday, President Joe Biden visited rural North Florida communities affected by Hurricane Idalia, pledging federal support. Governor DeSantis added six additional counties, including Columbia, Gilchrist, Hernando, Jefferson, Madison, and Pasco, to the disaster...
by Brian Burgess | Sep 3, 2023
What a difference a week makes. Last Sunday, we published an analysis of Florida’s property insurance market and concluded that insurers, elected officials and property owners alike were basically at Mother Nature’s mercy for the remaining months of the...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 30, 2023
FEMA assured Florida of $3.4 billion for immediate response to Hurricane Idalia, a Category 3+ hurricane hitting North Florida. The agency is also seeking $12 billion more from Congress for sustained disaster response capabilities through year-end, emphasizing...
by Jim Saunders and Mike Exline - News Service of Florida | Aug 29, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Floridians to brace for Hurricane Idalia, an unprecedented storm predicted to bring severe wind and storm surge to the Big Bend region. Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie emphasized the high risk of historical flooding and urges...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 29, 2023
Hurricane Idalia remains on course for landfall in the Big Bend area, near Steinhatchee, FL Officials warn the track could still shift dramatically and even residents outside the current track should be prepared to evacuate. State officials expect widespread wind...
by Brian Burgess | Aug 28, 2023
The current trajectory of Tropical Storm Idalia suggests it is nearing Florida’s Gulf Coast and could make landfall by Wednesday. Multiple warnings and watches have been issued for various regions, including a Storm Surge Warning for Tampa Bay. The storm carries...
