Flood program borrows $2B after storm claims
After Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton pounded Florida’s Gulf Coast last year, the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
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Florida's severe weather awareness week: Hurricanes and flooding
The first full week of February is Florida’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. Every day this week the CBS 12 StormTrac Team ...
Study warns of increased flooding in Broward due to rising seas, stronger storms
FORT LAUDERDALE - Broward County residents can expect more frequent and severe flooding events in the coming years as rising ...
Polk County residents at risk of flooding can apply for new state program to elevate their homes
The program helps homeowners pay for elevating homes or applying other changes to mitigate risk, even in some cases ...
‘I get to keep my own house’: New Florida program covers 75% of cost to elevate homes
“Elevate Florida” is a new state program that’s helping homeowners cover the cost to elevate their home.
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Bartlett Park community eagerly awaits impacts of $5.1 million project to address flooding concerns
The City of St. Petersburg is improving drainage in one South St. Pete neighborhood. The city recently approved a $5.1 million plan.
Weather awareness: Prepare for hurricanes, flooding before their seasons arrive
Last week was Florida Severe Weather Awareness Week–an informative time period that was purposely scheduled during our quiet ...
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Chinese migrants flood South Florida via boat as authorities seek help with Cuban smugglers
Florida, and arrested at least four suspected smugglers from Cuba and another from Haiti. Now local authorities are hoping that more resources from the state and federal government will help them ...
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Elevate Florida program helps Sanibel homeowners raise homes and reduce flood risk
The newly launched state program is covering up to 75% of costs for home elevation, wind mitigation, rebuilding, and even voluntary buyouts.