Early Estimates Put Idalia’s Insured Losses at $3-9 Billion for Florida August 31, 2023 Preliminary estimates of insured losses from Hurricane Idalia have already begun, with about $9 billion in losses predicted for Florida...
What Is it About Named Storms That Start With the Letter ‘I’ ? August 30, 2023 By Jeff Martin Floridians, Georgians and others in the path of Idalia are hoping that the hurricane won’t join the long list of...
Citizens Suspends Binding, Could Be Most Affected as Hurricane Aims for Big Bend August 29, 2023 By Staff and Wire Reports Florida property insurers were keeping their fingers crossed Tuesday as the latest projections indicated that the worst of Hurricane Idalia...
Alabama Supreme Court Says Work on New Coastal Bridge Can Resume August 28, 2023 The Alabama Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state can continue work on a new bridge that will give motorists...
Third Child Dies Following House Fire in North Carolina August 22, 2023 CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — A third child has died following a weekend house fire in North Carolina, officials said. Fire-fighting...
Victims of Deadly Smoky Mountain Fire Get Another Chance at Lawsuits August 21, 2023 GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Victims of a deadly 2016 wildfire that began in Great Smoky Mountains National Park before it...
Hawaii Wildfires Killed at Least 111, Burned 2K-Plus Homes and Businesses August 18, 2023 The Hawaii wildfires have killed at least 111 people with many still unaccounted for, and they have burned more than...
Potential of ‘Life-Threatening Flooding’ from Hilary in SoCal Mountains, Deserts and Southwest Nevada August 18, 2023 AccuWeather on Friday issued an alert warning of the potential of a “life-threatening, flooding disaster” in the mountains and deserts...
What Sparks US Wildfires: Power Lines, Burning Trash and Lightning August 15, 2023 By Brian K. Sullivan The fast-moving fire that ripped through Maui’s historic town of Lahaina killed more than 90 people, making it the deadliest...
Miami’s Septic Tanks, Trash Problems Test Appeal to Rich Homeowners August 11, 2023 Miami wants to attract even more out-of-state workers and wealthy newcomers like hedge fund tycoon Ken Griffin. But first, County...