West Palm Beach-based filmmaker Katie Carpenter writes that, with all the holiday festivities, you may have missed FEMA’s new flood maps — which newly place thousands of South Florida homes ...

It’s a Florida nightmare: walking through your house after a hurricane to see the place you called “home” now in shambles.

Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels. The initiative, called Elevate Florida, was announced at the Florida Chamber of ...

A storm of frustration is brewing for residents who suffered flooding during the hurricane season, even though they don't live in a flood zone.

The Dec. 20 update continues to display the flood zone encapsulating the western ... Palm Beach's Landmarks Preservation Commission, The Florida Division of Historic Resources or the National ...

You have to buy flood insurance in Florida if you have a mortgage and live in a moderate- or high-risk flood zone. You also need a policy if your home insurance is from Citizens, Florida's state-run ...

Ron DeSantis signed into law earlier this year, home sellers in Florida will ... to protect against flood damage. Lenders typically require coverage in high-risk zones, but premiums can vary ...

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% ...

In September 2024, HoneyQuote collaborated with insurtech company Bindable, offering Florida homeowners additional insurance ...

Flood insurance in Florida covers damage from scenarios such ... You can check whether your home is in one of these high-risk flood zones on the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website.