Pasco homeowners hit by hurricanes can get up to $75,000 as county sends out first recovery checks

Disaster funds begin reaching families as Pasco and Pinellas roll out housing aid after Helene, Milton and Idalia ...

Lost money because of Hurricane Milton? These SBA loans still available

Small business owners and private nonprofit organizations who lost money due to Hurricane Milton last year can still apply ...

Five stunning restaurant closings of 2025 in Cape Coral, Fort Myers

From a 30-year-old waterfront gem to Cape Coral's oldest eatery, we said goodbye a variety of restaurants this year ...
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FEMA grants long-awaited funding for Naples Pier rebuild

FEMA has approved and obligated funds to rebuild the Naples Pier. The historic pier has been closed since it was severely damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Demolition is expected to take six months, ...
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‘A blessing:’ Orange County program helps homeowner make repairs 3 years after Hurricane Ian

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — More than three years after Hurricane Ian made landfall, some Orange County residents are finally able to repair their homes thanks to the Orange County Recovers program. We told ...
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Florida Man Says Small Water Spill Caused $12,000 in Damage to His Hyundai Ioniq 5

A Florida Ioniq 5 owner says a small water spill inside the cabin triggered a cascade of electrical faults that left his EV flashing warnings. Electric vehicles (EVs) and water tend to spark dramatic ...
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Florida got lucky on hurricanes this year. Don’t waste this gift | Opinion

Florida appears to have dodged a bullet this hurricane season. Despite NOAA predicting an above-average number of storms, no major system made landfall. Home and business owners finally caught a break ...