Here in Florida, property insurance must go beyond a standard Homeowners policy. Because we experience hurricanes and tropical storms, windstorm and flood coverage are strongly recommended, and ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, and that has put the interest of home insurance on the top of the minds of everyone − including Florida politicians. Last week, then-Chief ...

Florida homeowners can apply for the My Safe Florida Home program to receive free wind mitigation inspections and grants for home improvements. The program offers matching funds up to $10,000 for ...

The state budget includes almost $300 million for the My Safe Florida Home program. The program provides free home wind mitigation inspections and matching grants up to $10,000 for improvements. The ...

Florida’s home-hardening program, My Safe Florida Home, could soon get a healthy replenishment of much-needed funds even after a relatively tame hurricane season. The state is considering giving the ...

The program is run by the Florida Department of Emergency Management and provides assistance to homeowners who are seeking to elevate their home above the flood plain. Federal funds of $400 million ...