Associated PressApril 15, 2023
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Historic rain event creates problems in South Florida.
Tag: flood
Associated PressApril 15, 2023
Gray RohrerSeptember 28, 2022
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'There’s obviously going to be some folks that are going to be in need of support and relief and we’re obviously going to work as best we can.'
Jesse SchecknerSeptember 28, 2022
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'You’re going to be dealing with a significant storm surge here, which is just going to wipe structures off their foundation.'
Kelly HayesJanuary 25, 2022
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Florida's wetlands are vital to the state's environment, removing and filtering pollutants and mitigating flooding.
Staff ReportsOctober 29, 2018
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As Floridians clean and repair their storm damaged homes and buildings, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) is warning about “indoor air quality problems.” As in, that ‘black crud.’ In a Monday press release, the agency said “moisture that enters buildings from leaks or flooding accelerates mold growth. Mold can cause disease, trigger allergic reactions, […]
Jim RosicaSeptember 13, 2017
2min359
Rain from Hurricane Irma has engorged the Santa Fe River, imperiling an Interstate 75 bridge that traverses the waterway, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said. The bridge is at mile marker 408 on the northern edge of Alachua County. The river “is expected to crest at historic and unprecedented levels, presenting a potential threat to […]
Gary FineoutJune 20, 2017
4min247
Florida’s state-created property insurer, contending that it is dealing with a flood of suspicious water-related claims and lawsuits, is asking state regulators to raise rates for thousands of homeowners next year, including those in the most heavily-populated areas. The board that oversees Citizens Property Insurance voted unanimously Tuesday to raise homeowner rates an average 5.3 […]
Phil AmmannOctober 20, 2015
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State Sen. Jeff Brandes is looking to help Florida communities address the effects of coastal flooding. On Tuesday, the St. Petersburg Republican filed SB 584, a bill to create a statewide flood mitigation and assistance program, providing up to $50 million per year in matching grant money. The money would help reduce the risk and severity […]