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'Big Short' investor who foretold 2008 housing catastrophe warns of new financial disaster
Dave Burt fears a 2008-style housing price correction is impending over lenders mispricing flooding.
Here's why sea turtles could halt repairs to Florida homes damaged by hurricanes Ian, Nicole
Some Florida homes that were damaged during the 2022 hurricane season will have to have their construction projects finished.
Lost limb? Fla. fisherman finds what looks like a human hand in canal water
“We are ready for every matter at hand,” officials quipped.
Florida homeowners upset by 'insulting' hurricane insurance payouts
More than a quarter of all closed insurance claims in Lee County have been denied, leaving tens of thousands of property owners in financial ruins.
Human remains found over 100 days after Hurricane Ian hit Fla.
Authorities are still discovering human remains that are believed to belong to victims who rode out the high-end Category 4 storm.
Ron DeSantis shows where America needs to head
DeSantis' speech flagged the nation’s No. 1 problem: “the floundering federal establishment in Washington, DC."
Hurricane erosion reveals 80-foot mysterious structure on beach
The spiky 80-foot wooden structure emerged from the sand in the Daytona Beach Shores section of Valusia County.
DeSantis' winning formula: Smart, substantial 'culture war' stands plus nuts-and-bolts competence
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has built his profile by engaging in controversial cultural fights on critical race theory, gender ideology, and other “woke” issues.
15 sea turtles rescued after Hurricane Ian released into Florida Keys
"Ian" was found buried in seaweed by a family cleaning a boat ramp after the storm's tropical storm-force winds brushed Key West on Sept. 29. The tiny turtle was taken...
Luke Bryan defends welcoming Gov. Ron DeSantis on stage during benefit concert
The singer’s defense came after footage and photos emerged of Bryan introducing DeSantis to the crowd.
Man dies from rare flesh-eating bacteria after helping with Hurricane Ian cleanup
Kendall Smoes says her father James Hewitt had a big heart filled with love for many of his friends and family.
Ron DeSantis leads Dem rival Charlie Crist by double digits: poll
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has enjoyed a 53% approval rating, while 63% of respondents said they approved of his handling of the deadly Hurricane Ian.
Flesh-eating bacteria infects Florida communities ravaged by Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian didn't just wash away homes and destroy bridges, it also brought flesh-eating bacteria to Florida.
Solar-powered town in Florida kept lights on during Hurricane Ian
Babcock Ranch residents are now believers after Hurricane Ian gusted over 150 mph and dropped feet of rain on the community, as those who rode out the powerful storm never...
TikTok-famous emu fighting for his life with avian influenza
The beloved bird is fighting for his life after contracting avian influenza that’s wiped out most birds on the farm where he lives, according to his owner, Blake.
DeSantis plans to resume migrant flights to Democratic areas, rep says
Two charter flights -- to Delaware and Illinois -- were scheduled to take place before Oct. 3, according to documents made public on Friday.
NYT's sugar-coating of Biden lies, MSNBC's disaster lunacy and more
The New York Times claimed that President Biden is a "storyteller" who "spins yarns" after getting caught in another lie.
Ron DeSantis eases voting rules in Florida counties devastated by Hurricane Ian
Florida Gov. DeSantis issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in areas where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places.
Florida orange crop expected to be smallest in 80 years thanks to Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian has put the squeeze on Florida’s orange farms — potentially sending the price of juice skyrocketing.
Deadly red tide feared to return after hurricane
Many Floridians remember the mounds of dead fish lining beaches and signs warning beachgoers to keep out of the water thanks to a two-year-long red tide outbreak after Hurricane Irma.