JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A recent poll from the University of North Florida shows housing costs and property taxes are among the biggest worries for Floridians heading into 2026.“Affordability, affordability, affordability. That is the dominant theme of this poll,” said government law attorney Chris...
What is Sarasota's Season of Sharing and how can you help?25 years of neighbors helping neighbors through emergencies in Sarasota, Manatee, DeSoto and Charlotte counties.Sarasota area residents are facing a widespread food emergency due to soaring grocery prices and other economic pressures.Federal and...
By Jon Huang
The Falcon Fire Protection District held its monthly board meeting Oct. 15 at the Falcon Fire Administration Building, 7030 Old Meridian Road. Tom Kerby, vice president; Ray Hawkins, treasurer; James Reid, president; Dan Kupferer, assistant secretary; Steve Podoll, secretary; Trent Harwig,...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Southside couple is picking up the pieces after a fire destroyed their townhome Wednesday night.“I’m just blessed to be here. I lost everything but them. I am just grateful to be alive,” said fire victim Debbra Garcia.
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Extreme weather in Australia is costing insurers $4.5 billion annually, a figure that has tripled over three decades, 9 News reported. This increase is largely due to climate-related weather events like floods, as outlined by the Insurance Council of Australia.
What's happening?
Research shows that...
In 1980, Lyle Underwood had his fair share of bad luck with Kansas wind. He’d lost barns, shed siding, and told his new bride, Linda, that he was done taking chances on the weather. That’s when he picked up a magazine and got...
