Hurricane Helene insured losses top $800M in Florida
With the total steadily increasing, estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene topped $900 million on Friday.
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With the total steadily increasing, estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene topped $900 million on Friday.
Hurricane Helene caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast after making landfall in Florida.
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A new state law in Florida is meant to protect vulnerable seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said members of the Florida National Guard and the Florida State Guard will go to ports where union longshoremen are on strike seeking higher pay.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a burglary of the SS United States, which is set to sink and turn into an artificial reef in Florida.
A new state law in Florida is meant to protect vulnerable seniors, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias.
Thursday's order will not affect "voter security efforts," DeSantis said.
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The back-to-back hits to Florida's Big Bend are forcing residents to reckon with the true costs of living in an area under siege by storms.
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People experiencing homelessness in Miami are testing new state restrictions on sleeping outdoors in public areas, with some planning to continue camping while police refrain from immediate arrests.
The Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners approved a contingent contract to acquire the SS United States and sink it off the coast of Florida to create an artificial reef.
An appeals court revived a perjury charge against ex-Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie
A federal appeals court next week will hear arguments about a 2023 Florida law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
Gov. Ron DeSantis doesn't expect a special legislative session to address issues stemming from Hurricane Helene.
With the number of claims mounting, estimated insured losses in Florida from Hurricane Helene have topped $500 million.
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Leon County circuit judge refused to block state information on proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the federal government should focus on North Carolina.
A new law taking effect Tuesday will impact thousands of people struggling with homelessness across Florida.
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Gasoline prices rose in Florida during the past week, with the average cost of a gallon of regular unleaded at $3.17.
Governor Ron DeSantis shared on X that "99% of the state of Florida has power" as recovery and relief efforts continue.
Strong winds from Hurricane Helene cut power to more than 1 million homes and businesses across Florida, according to the tracking site poweroutage.us.
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A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
Fans are facing steep four‑figure prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship as Miami's home‑field advantage and Indiana's huge alumni base drive unprecedented demand.
Police said the suspect beat a man with a metal object, ran him over with his car, and left him critically injured before being arrested hours later.
Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says a steep "sin tax" would deter creators and fund schools, while OnlyFans star Sophie Rain argues many rely on the platform to support their families.
Families of students killed in the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting say rolling back the firearm age requirement would undo hard‑won safety protections.
A new Meganálisis poll finds widespread gratitude toward the United States and deep frustration with Venezuela's interim leadership as the country navigates a turbulent transition.
Fans are facing steep four‑figure prices for the College Football Playoff National Championship as Miami's home‑field advantage and Indiana's huge alumni base drive unprecedented demand.
Police said the suspect beat a man with a metal object, ran him over with his car, and left him critically injured before being arrested hours later.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
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Five congressional Democrats say they have received inquiries from the DOJ after they appeared in a video urging members of the military not to follow "illegal orders" — a move the lawmakers allege is political intimidation.
The attack on an alleged drug-smuggling boat from Venezuela killed 11 people in September.
Jonathan Ross, who shot Renee Good in Minneapolis last week, suffered internal bleeding after the incident, two officials said, though it's not clear how extensive the bleeding was.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
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Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
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After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
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