Residents in Bradenton and Palmetto may have noticed fleets of unfamiliar law enforcement vehicles in town after Hurricane Milton.

BRANDENTON, Fla — The Florida Department of Financial Services is hosting an insurance village in Bradenton starting Monday— allowing policyholders to meet with their insurance in person to file claims related to Hurricane Milton and Helene. Officials are asking policyholders to bring as much documentation as they can:

The state of Florida will open four “insurance villages” featuring major insurance companies to help Floridians impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton file claims and ask questions.

In the United States, damage assessments are ongoing after Hurricane Milton swept through western Florida. Many people are just now returning to their homes, but it turns out it’s still not safe. The new threat has turned out to

"Alligators may be observed more frequently in flooded areas after a hurricane or tropical storm," the Florida FWC warns.

In this video, we take an in-depth look at Hurricane Florence and its lasting impact on affected communities. While we touch on the current situation with Hurricane Milton in Florida, the focus remains on the lessons learned from Florence's devastating aftermath.