Louisiana Special Session to Tackle Insurance Crisis Begins February 1, 2023 By Sara Cline BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As insurers in Louisiana flee the state and residents face exorbitant, and in some cases...
After 18 Years, $1.5B Dike Repair Done at Florida’s Lake O January 26, 2023 By Curt Anderson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — After 18 years, a $1.5 billion project was officially completed Wednesday to repair the sprawling...
Natural Disasters Caused $313B Economic Loss in 2022 – Aon January 25, 2023 Natural disasters, many driven by climate change, caused global economic losses of $313 billion in 2022, insurance broker Aon estimated...
‘Ongoing’ Talks About Possible Special Session in Louisiana January 19, 2023 By Sara Cline BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — As Louisiana continues to be plagued by insurance woes, with insurers leaving or going out...
‘Emergency Berm’ Helped Beaches During Ian, Nicole January 3, 2023 By Steve Patterson JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — While crews finish final details of a widespread St. Johns County beach repair project, county officials...
Law Firm that Touted Technology Accused of Fraud, Hits Blockade in La. Courtroom December 27, 2022 By Jim Sams Zach Moseley says his law firm has invested millions of dollars in technology to serve more clients. During a video...
House Advances Giant Texas Storm Surge Project in Water Bill December 12, 2022 By Juan A. Lozano and Michael Phillis HOUSTON (AP) — Fourteen years after Hurricane Ike ripped through thousands of homes and businesses near Galveston, Texas — but...
USDA: Florida Orange Crop Down 36% After Twin Hurricanes December 12, 2022 By Curt Anderson ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Production of oranges in Florida this season is forecast to be down 36% from earlier...
Florida Launches Home-Hardening Grant Program to Prevent Hurricane Damage November 23, 2022 By Staff and wire report Florida officials this week announced the hard launch of My Safe Florida Home, a program that provides up to $10,000...
US Storm Survivors: We Need Money Faster, Less Red Tape October 31, 2022 By Wayne Parry MIDDLETOWN, N.J. (AP) — Survivors of storms that pounded several U.S. states say the nation’s disaster aid system is broken...