Elevate Florida presents a new way so that homeowners pay nothing to flood-proof their houses. The program is the first of ...

In hurricane-prone Florida, securing an adequate home insurance policy that covers wind damage is critical. Hurricanes can ...

On the eve of this reauthorization deadline, though, concerns about a government shutdown have continued to grow. In the short term, if the program expires, valid claims will still get paid. But after ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – The finger-pointing continues on Capitol Hill as Republicans and Democrats struggle to sort out the government shutdown, with healthcare and hurricanes top of mind for ...

WASHINGTON THE LOOMING GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN HAS BIG IMPLICATIONS FOR SEVERAL FEDERAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM. FLORIDA HAS MORE POLICYHOLDERS IN THAT PROGRAM THAN ANY ...

The federal government shutdown has suspended the National Flood Insurance Program, threatening 1,400 home sales daily across 22,000 communities. This halt could significantly disrupt the US housing ...

The government shutdown that began this week furloughed thousands of federal workers, froze essential government functions across the nation — and also halted an essential part of Florida’s booming ...

The clock is ticking on the federal flood insurance program, and Florida real estate could take the biggest hit if Congress fails to act. The National Flood Insurance Program, which covers nearly 1.8 ...

Our editors' top picks to read today. The National Flood Insurance Program office at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is closed. Monique Bennema wades into the water last week as she prepares ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — As the government shutdown carries on, its effects continue to be felt — and that includes on Florida’s real estate market. The National Association of Realtors estimates the ...

PART OF HURRICANE SEASON, AND MANY OF YOU RELY ON FLOOD INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR HOME. FLORIDA HAS THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF HOMES INSURED THROUGH THE NATIONAL FLOOD PROGRAM, BUT IT’S CLOSED BECAUSE OF ...