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Should I drip my faucet? Your cold-weather questions answered as Florida faces rare freeze
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (470+ words) DELRAY BEACH, Fla. " Floridians are scrambling to prepare for what meteorologists are calling the coldest temperatures the state has seen in 16 years, with freezing conditions expected to grip the region through Monday morning. Many residents, some experiencing such extreme cold…...
Delray Beach homeowner denied reapplication for My Safe Florida Home grant
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (395+ words) DELRAY BEACH, Fla. " WPTV is staying on top of the state's popular My Safe Florida Home program, which offers $10,000 grants to harden homes and lower insurance premiums. We haven't stopped asking questions for residents facing issues in the application process....
Jensen Beach homeowner seeks answers after repeated rejections from My Safe Florida Home program
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) JENSEN BEACH, Fla. " We are always pushing to get answers to your questions about Florida's insurance market. On Thursday, we looked into one homeowner's difficulties with the My Safe Florida Home (MSFH) program. WATCH BELOW: Jensen Beach resident seeks help…...
Confused about My Safe Florida Home? We got you answers straight from the source
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (595+ words) WES PALM BEACH, Fla. " In the last few weeks, WPTV has received many emails from people with various questions about the My Safe Florida Home program. Since there are too many questions to list, we took some of the more…...
'Slow and tedious process': WPTV viewer offers advice for successfully applying for My Safe Florida Home
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (344+ words) LANTANA, Fla. " This month, we invited you to tell us about your experiences applying for the popular My Safe Florida Home program. We've received hundreds of comments, mostly asking us for help. However, WPTV reporter Matt Sczesny also spoke with…...
Lowe’s to move its South Central Florida Headquarters to Westlake
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (351+ words) WESTLAKE, Fla. " Lowe's is moving its South Central Florida Headquarters to Palm Beach County. The nationwide home improvement powerhouse was just approved in a unanimous vote to build its newest location in the growing Westlake community. Once completed, the location…...
Community lenders like SELF are stepping in when homeowners need help
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (795+ words) When Kathleen Bradley got a ballpark estimate of $20,000 for a repair related to her home's air conditioning, she was worried. "I said money is hard and it's hard to come by. I'm 79 years old, I can't find a job right…...
My Safe Florida Home restarts with new money for homeowners
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (319+ words) The My Safe Florida Home program restarted on Monday with new money, new rules and a few hiccups online. "Everybody trying to get on, it got overloaded," said Cynthia Jones of Fort Pierce. Jones said she eventually did get through…...
My Safe Florida Home: Applications open today
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (361+ words) WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. " When the My Safe Florida Home program restarts at 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 4, there are some new rules in place. "I would say the most significant change will be is the legislature has asked us as a…...
Let's Hear It: Share your thoughts on the My Safe Florida Home program
6+ mon, 11+ hour ago (131+ words) Residents who would like to apply for the popular My Safe Florida Home program will have the opportunity starting Monday, Aug. 4. The program offers grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners harden and improve their homes, potentially lowering their tax…...