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New Florida insurer approved to take over 30K Citizens policies

“Thanks to its forward-looking Legislature and regulatory bodies, Florida’s property insurance market is stabilizing, yet there is still a clear need for additional capacity and competition,” Rollins said in an April release. “Patriot Select is focused on meeting this need by providing homeowners...

Florida’s home-hardening grant program now accepting applications again

Hurricane season 2025: What to know, how to prepareWhat does each hurricane category mean? A guide to the 2025 hurricane season in Florida.Florida homeowners can apply for the My Safe Florida Home program to receive free wind mitigation inspections and grants for home...

5 dangerous things found in Maine’s old homes

Maine is full of older homes that were built by its prominent residents and are full of charm and character.  But some older homes can also be riddled with outdated building materials and need expensive maintenance to ensure they remain safe. They were often...

Lawsuits filed: July 20-26, 2025

Cases filed from July 20-26 in Gregg County civil court. Cases that end in an “A” were filed in the 188th District Court; “B” in the 124th District Court;...

Big Insurance Companies are fleecing disaster survivors – and the rest of us | Pelican Post

Local and regional insurance companies beat the big guys at serving your community — and the planet. The nation’s largest home and auto insurance companies say we can trust them, but lately they’re behaving far more like villains than heroes. As the climate crisis intensifies,...