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The lawsuit claims the overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program will drive up homeowners' insurance rates for more than 1 million Florida policies.
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Forecasters have predicted 12 to 17 named storms will form with five to nine developing into hurricanes. One to four of those could grow into major hurricanes.
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Broward schools worked overtime to prepare flood-damaged schools for students to return. But many residents are counting on FEMA and the local government as they try to recover from the devastating damage.
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Speaking in Lee County, DeSantis also announced more funds for hurricane recovery while citing red tape in the need to get more temporary shelters to residents in Southwest Florida.
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For Hurricane Ian survivors, FEMA assistance with rent, home repairs and property replacement is still available in 26 counties, including most of Central Florida.
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The FEMA Helpline, 800-621-3362, will have modified holiday hours beginning Monday, Dec. 26.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the state of Florida has received $415 million, and individuals have gotten $833 million.
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Most in the minority Fort Myers community say it is a waste of time to continue to appeal denial letters they received from FEMA.
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it will cover vessels damaged by Hurricane Ian if they were liveaboards and the proper proof can be shown.
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Work on getting FEMA trailers set up for disaster victims in Southwest Florida could last until well into summer, an agency spokesman said.
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People can submit applications through Jan. 12 at disaster recovery centers throughout the state
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Florida is a magnet for retirees — not just for those who can afford exclusive gated communities, but also for those on fixed incomes. Now, many face a wrenching reality: rebuilding is not an option.