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8 months after Hurricane Ian, who picks up the insurance bill?
With hurricane season days away, the president of Day Adjusting and Consulting shares insights on insurance claims.

Florida AP African American Studies teacher explains class curriculum
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the AP African American Studies curriculum lacks educational value, but what does someone who actually teaches the AP class think about it?

Surf’s up! Florida’s St. George Island beach named nation’s best in annual ranking
A 9-mile stretch of Florida sugar-white sand in an unspoiled natural setting alongside the Gulf of Mexico is the nation’s best beach for 2023, according to the annual ranking released Thursday by the university professor known as “Dr. Beach.”

Gator walks right up to family’s home in Estero: ‘He was a big boy’
In typical Florida fashion, a massive gator walked right up to a family’s doorstep in Estero.
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Sea turtle nesting season recovering on Fort Myers Beach after Hurricane Ian
After a rough beginning, the sea turtles’ nesting season is going great. In May, sea turtle tracks were seen on the beach, crossing over debris before returning to the water.

Seven vehicle crash on I-75 leaves two injured
An accident on I-75 near Daniels at Mile Marker 136 leaves both lanes closed.

Hurricane prep begins as season starts and Florida recovers from Ian
It’s time to get serious about your hurricane preparations.

New law prohibits insurance companies from altering claim estimates
The start of hurricane season is here, but many Southwest Floridians are still fighting their insurance companies about their Hurricane Ian claims more than eight months later. The Insurer Accountability Act aims to bring more balance between the consumer and the insurance industry. Hurricane Ian left many Southwest Floridians with insurance claim horror stories. John […]