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Some Positive News on Florida’s Property Insurance Market
The state of Florida created an optional hurricane reinsurance program called (FORA) Florida Optional Reinsurance Assistance. It allows insurers to purchase reinsurance at reasonable rates. Now, new evidence just released by the state shows the news program may help stabilize some of the high-cost Floridians are seeing with their property...
Why Local Blue Herons Look Scruffy This Time of Year
Perdido Key, Fla. – (OBA) – The great blue herons at Gulf Islands National Seashore (and all along the Gulf Coast) are currently in their molting season, causing them to appear scraggly. Molting is the process where birds shed old feathers to grow new ones. Molting season typically...
Marianna returns star RB, roster filled with depth
MARIANNA, Fla. (WMBB) — The Marianna football team is excited to build off last year’s success, returning an even deeper roster and their superstar running back this season. In year one under head coach Jack Glover, the Bulldogs finished with a 1-9 record. Last year, they put that in the past with a 6-5 finish […]
Florida delegates headed to DNC making ‘Florida is in play’ pitch to national Democrats
It’s an uphill battle for Florida Democrats to make strides in the election this year, but delegates are still trying to make the case to national Democrats that their state is worth fighting for. Florida delegates headed to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago next week are expected to make the case to top Democratic […]
Florida Forecast: Relief from Heat as Temperatures Dip Below 75°F This Weekend
Tampa, FL – Tampa Bay residents can expect a break from the persistent summer heat this weekend as cooler temperatures roll in, bringing some much-needed relief. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay forecasts a drop in dew points, resulting in lower morning temperatures on Saturday. The majority of the region will experience temperatures in the low to mid-70s, with Brooksville likely seeing the coolest morning in the area.
Florida Weather: Weekend Thunderstorm Risks, Rising Temps
Tallahassee, FL – Florida residents should brace for a weekend of volatile weather as the National Weather Service (NWS) in Tallahassee monitors the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, followed by rising temperatures. According to the latest Day-3 Outlook, valid from Saturday morning through Sunday, a Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 4) for severe storms has been identified for areas just short of southern Alabama, as a cold front is expected to sweep down from the Northwest.
Florida residents report hearing sonic booms during Falcon 9 rocket launch: 'House shook'
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Some Florida residents may have heard sonic booms following the liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday morning. SpaceX launched the Maxar 2 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station at 9 a.m. SpaceX said there was a possibility...
"Creature from the Black Lagoon," in talks for revival, has Florida roots
Seventy years after it debuted in theaters, "Creature from the Black Lagoon" seems to be making a comeback. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Saw" and "The Conjuring" creator James Wan is in talks with Universal to remake the 1954 film about a swamp monster known as "Gill-man" and the scientists trying to study him.
SWFL contractor expands services, nears $50M in revenue
Key takeaway: Extreme Companies of Florida is on an eight-year growth tear, from painting to demolition to roofing. What started with one unit in 2016 now has four divisions, 200 employees and nearly $50 million in annual revenue. Core challenge: The uncertain economy makes projections and planning complicated for the...
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