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Hurricane Ian

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A property insurance company will pay a $1 million fine over mishandling claims after Hurricane Ian

An order says that Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance violated claims-handling requirements following Hurricane Ian.
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Hurricane Ian insured losses exceed $21 billion in Florida

Estimated insured losses from 2022’s Hurricane Ian have neared $21.4 billion, with about 6 percent of claims remaining open,

The Scoop: Fri., March 8, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Mosquitos adapt to climate change WMNF’s Chris Young reports that this adaption could mean changes when it comes to the spread of harmful diseases. Hurricane Ian relief funds A new investigation has found that groups...
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When the Florida-run Hurricane Ian fund swelled, DeSantis allies got fast money but others were forced to wait

After Hurricane Ian, Florida handed out millions of dollars in “expedited” grants to organizations with political ties to Ron DeSantis.
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Florida’s citrus forecast shows an uptick

Florida’s struggling citrus industry could be showing signs of recovery from the devastations of citrus greening and Hurricane Ian.
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Flood insurance tab for Hurricane Ian tops $4 billion

The National Flood Insurance Program paid $4.38 billion for more than 47,000 claims filed after last year’s Hurricane Ian.
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Hurricane Ian, one year later: A story of resiliency and hope

Hurricane Ian was the 3rd-costliest natural disaster to hit the U.S.: $115.2 billion in damages and 156 fatalities in Florida and elsewhere.
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Federal government shutdown could hamper recovery efforts in Florida after Hurricanes Ian and Idalia

Disaster recovery projects in Florida could be affected by the looming federal government shutdown, the White House said Thursday.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., September 12, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Ian’s impact A new report shows the disproportionate impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s rural agricultural areas.   Idalia insurance claims Estimated insured losses from Hurricane Idalia topped $156 million Sunday based on 17,472...
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Report reveals Hurricane Ian’s devastating impact on rural Florida’s agriculture

Listen: A new report shows the disproportionate impact Hurricane Ian had on Florida’s rural agricultural areas. Florida’s rural counties are home to 6 percent of the state’s population, which is 1.3 million residents. And after...
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Mon., August 7, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Hurricane Ian recovery funding Hurricane Ian made landfall last September and devastated parts of Florida. FloridaCommerce held a public meeting Friday at the University of South Florida about federal recovery funding.   Florida AP Psychology...
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FloridaCommerce plans for nearly $1 billion grant for Hurricane Ian relief

Listen: Hurricane Ian made landfall last September and devastated parts of Florida.  FloridaCommerce held a public hearing Friday at the University of South Florida about federal recovery funding. The US Department of Housing and Urban...

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