New program helps Florida homeowners protect properties from storm damage

New program helps Florida homeowners protect properties from storm damage

By Zach Scott, Lacey Lee Click here for updates on this story     FORT MYERS, Florida (WBBH) — A first-of-its-kind program, Elevate Florida, is giving homeowners the opportunity to protect their properties from storm damage while receiving significant financial assistance to do so. On Wednesday, residents have two chances to learn more about the program. Elevating homes on concrete is a proven way to safeguard against repeated storm damage, espe…

Florida lawmakers eye changes after 2024 hurricanes

From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.

House eyes changes after 2024 hurricane season

TALLAHASSEE — From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a propos

Lawmakers Eye Changes After 2024 Hurricanes - Ocala Gazette

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Lawmakers Eye Changes After 2024 Hurricanes

TALLAHASSEE --- From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane…

Lawmakers eye changes after 2024 hurricanes | Santa Rosa Press Gazette

By Jim Turner The House Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee unanimously approved a wide-ranging bill (HB 1535) that also seeks to look at shelter regulations, address debris cleanup in rural “fiscally constrained” counties and direct how cranes are positioned when storms approach landfall. Bill sponsor Fiona McFarland, R-Sarasota, said the proposal is the product of “feedback from our local governments. It’s feedback from the Realtors. It…