Just two days before the official start of hurricane season, Florida International University hosted the world premiere Wednesday of “BUILT TO LAST?,” a documentary that warns of risks to homes and other buildings in “the age of disaster.” “When someone …

As the 2018 hurricane season officially begins, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) officials say the region’s 8.1 million residents are safe from Everglades flooding. With the rainy season in full effect, SFWMD — largest of the state’s water management …

Florida Gov. Rick Scott will travel to Puerto Rico today — his sixth visit since Hurricane Maria ripped through the island in September and killed an estimated 4,645 people. The governor’s office said late Wednesday that Scott was invited by …

The formation of Alberto last week marked an early start to hurricane season, but that doesn’t foretell anything about how active the Atlantic Basin will be this season. June 1 is the official start to hurricane season, but storms occasionally develop before then, …

Starting this weekend, Floridians will have the opportunity to stock up on sales tax-free hurricane supplies. The annual hurricane-preparedness sales tax holiday, which coincides with the start of the 2018 hurricane season, will waive the sales tax on items needed for …

  The Florida Department of Financial Services’ Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFSAT) have been deployed across the state to protect Floridians from post-storm fraud that could occur in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Alberto, according to a statement from Florida …

Florida’s government is challenging a Leon County circuit judge’s ruling that part of a 2016 law imposing new requirements on life insurers is unconstitutional. Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis and the Florida Department of Financial Services have filed a notice in …

The Senior $afe Act, endorsed by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other groups, is making its way to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law. The bipartisan measure aims to protect older adults from financial exploitation …

The 2018 hurricane season begins June 1, and Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier encourages consumers to take action now to secure flood insurance coverage. He says, “Flooding can happen any time of year, but the chances increase significantly with hurricanes and …

Ahead of Invest 90L’s potential impact, Florida CFO Jimmy Patronis stresses the importance of understanding insurance coverage and financial preparedness. As Floridians finalize their preparations, Patronis reminds Floridians to include copies of insurance policies in their 2018 Hurricane Season disaster …