The Science Behind Florida’s Sinkhole Epidemic Reports of these ground-chasms have been swelling in the past few years. Geology helps explain why

Article Courtesy of Smithonian.com By Chris Bodenner Published August 3, 2018 There are many good reasons why The Villages is known as “Disney for Seniors.” The largest retirement community in the world, The Villages is also one of America’s safest and …

Three Major Brickell Projects Sued Over Alleged Damage To Nearby Condo Towers

Article Courtesy of The Real Deal By Katherine Kallergis Published July 21, 2018 The developers and builders of some of Miami’s tallest towers are being sued for damage allegedly caused to two neighboring Brickell condo buildings. Everest National Insurance Company, …

Citizens Board May Delay Rate Hike [6-21-18]

Article Courtesy of The JAX 4 News By Lloyd Dunkelberger Published June 21, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Citizens Property Insurance is poised to delay a 7.9 percent rate increase for policyholders, after some board members suggested Tuesday another rate hike …

How To Keep Your Home, And What’s Inside It, Safe [6-7-18]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Brett Clarkson Published May 30, 2018 With a hurricane bearing down, there’s no question you’ll want to keep you and your family safe, not to mention your house – and what’s inside it. …

Miramar Homeowners Association Pays Up After Woman Loses Leg to Snake Bite, Homeowners Association Pays $5 Million to Victim [5-24-18]

Article Courtesy of Local 10 News By Jeff Weinsier Published May 24, 2018 MIRAMAR – A snake bite cost a woman her leg and a Miramar homeowners association millions of dollars. A University of Florida study found that venomous water …

Seven Accused of Taking Homes Worth $12 Million From the Living and the Dead [5-11-18]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Wayne R. Roustan and Anne Geggis Published May 11, 2018 A ring of thieves illegally took ownership of more than 40 homes across South Florida in a multimillion-dollar plan — even stealing properties that …

Hurricane Irma powers sharp increase in lawsuits against insurers [5-10-18]

Article Courtesy of The Orlando Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published May 10, 2018 Lawsuits against property and casualty insurers with the largest market shares in Florida increased sharply in the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, and …

Flood insurance rate hikes take effect; most to see small increases [4-10-18]

Article Courtesy of The Sun Sentinel By Ron Hurtibise Published April 10, 2018 Flood insurance premiums just got more expensive — again. Effective April 1, the average premium rose 8 percent, from $866 per policy to $935. But the vast majority of …