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Senate Bill 76 cleared its second senate committee, making it a stronger possibility that the proposed property insurance legislation becomes law. If it makes its way through, Florida homeowners can expect to see major changes to the way their insurer handles damaged roof claims. Additionally, at...

The beautiful skies in Florida make it easy to take up outdoor activities and hobbies. You won't have to look hard to find boat enthusiasts, avid surfers, or seasoned golfers. In addition to these hobbies, many in the area are licensed to fly their own small planes. However, like with any persona...

There are plenty of steps to take when involved in a car accident. Most people understand you should call the police, seek medical attention, and document as much evidence as you can. Generally, time is of the essence in these initial moments as you react to all that has just happened. However, s...

Losing a loved one is never easy, but it can be even more difficult to bear if the loss is sudden and unexpected. Unfortunately, this was the case for the family of Dawn Bajak who lost her life unexpectedly while exercising one morning in late November of last year. Right before sunrise on a Mond...

Treatment centers for substance abuse disorders are meant to be safe areas where patients can recover with the help of licensed professionals. An individual may spend days or months in a residential facility to receive the type of treatment that is best catered to his or her disorder. However, wi...

Residents in Florida are no stranger to heat or the many ways one can cool off at home. In addition to using the air conditioning inside your house, you probably also run your ceiling fans in each room. Some people even sleep better when they are able to turn on a ceiling fan. But, for some unluc...

Living in Florida comes with incredible perks. You can take your family to the beach regularly, enjoy professional spring training not far from home, and visit one of the many amusement parks the state has to offer. But, just like any other region, we have our own tradeoffs to accept. One of the ...

Local residents of the Summerwinds neighborhood are urging city officials to find a solution to a dangerous view obstruction coming out of their neighborhood and onto major traffic. Due to the obstructive positioning of the oncoming median and turning lane, drivers are suffering accidents on a re...

Hurricane Eta showed us record rainfall with two landfalls last week, but it is the widespread flooding many citizens are concerned about right now. Ten out of the first twelve days of November were brought on with heavy rainfall, and that water is now lingering. With only about two weeks left of...

The death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg last month left the Supreme Court with one seat open as the nation draws closely upon the November presidential election. President Donald Trump has nominated Amy Coney Barrett, his third nominee to the high court, and a final confirmation vote is expected to take...

Recently in Jupiter, a mom was frustrated to discover her auto insurance policy did not cover her son while he used his vehicle to deliver food for his job. The son is listed on the policy, but the insurer explained it is not their responsibility to cover an accident that happened while the vehic...

Getting into a car accident can be a huge headache for everyone involved. You have to sort out who is at fault, determine whose insurance company is going to cover damages, and find the time to deal with everything in between. Regardless of who caused the accident, both parties can easily find th...

The increase of protest activity has been felt nationwide this year. As the reasons to protest continue to vary, so do the reactions by local and state governments. Certain states have even started looking into their current protest laws to see if those laws are still relevant and effective for t...

Parents everywhere are eager to find new ways to provide both entertainment and physical activity for their children. One easy way to do this is to visit a local trampoline park. Though trampolines have been around for decades, the first trampoline park in the world was only just built in 2004 in...

Earlier this year, the Boy Scouts of America took a turn for a questionable future as it filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. With mounting allegations of sexual abuse, the effort to file bankruptcy is the organization's attempt to create the Victims Compensation Trust. The organization has already $150 ...

Almost two weeks have passed since Hurricane Sally ripped across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Though the storm is long gone, the damage continues to reveal itself. Recently, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Geodetic Survey (NGS) released aeria...

This year's pandemic has taken a toll on all of us. If you are a business owner, chances are you have felt that hit in a very specific way as business slowed down due to lock-downs and social distancing. To help with the loss of revenue, the federal Coronavirus Aid Relief and Security (CARES) Act...

As a homeowner with children, you will find yourself considering purchases you may have never considered before. Any well-seasoned parent will admit that it can be hard to keep kids entertained, but you get bonus points if you can find a way to do it outside where there is more room for running a...

Dealing with an insurance claim can be one of the most stressful experiences in life. As a responsible adult, you take out insurance policies and pay into them monthly. You continue to follow this pattern, trusting that the insurance company will one day have your back in return if you ever need ...

Boat Damage Claims If you are a boat owner, you might consider getting insurance for damage that could be done to your property. You might anticipate cracked hulls, dock damage, or water damage on board. But, what happens when your boat sinks in the middle of a parade? That's what happened to a ...

A man was struck and killed by a train in Stuart Tuesday evening. The tragic incident halted the Florida East Coast Railway train, blocking intersections with railroad crossings from the Roosevelt Bridge south to Monterey Rd. for an extended period of time while police investigated. Earlier that ...

When COVID-19 hit the world early this year, it was difficult to imagine all the ways in which everyday life would change. Nearly half a year later, those changes are more obvious than ever before. One significant upheaval is that of the court system. Court operations have been restricted in Flor...

This week, Palm Beach County commissioners voted to ask Governor Ron DeSantis to let the county begin Phase Two of the reopening plan. This plan is set to go into effect on Tuesday, September 8th.  What Did Phase 1 of the Plan Include? Phase 1 included the following requirements and recommendat...

Just last Sunday night on August 16, Port St. Lucie authorities responded to an accident on I-95. A 20-year-old driver of a Mustang was trying to exit when a Suzuki motorcycle crashed into the side of her car. The driver of the motorcycle was pronounced dead at the scene. He was only 35 years old...

Palm Beach County Suffers 2 Fatal Crashes in 1 Day Palm Beach County saw the fatal effects of two major road accidents this week. Both accidents took place Monday afternoon and authorities were busy on the scene. The first accident claimed the life of 30-year-old motorcyclist, Jacob Ward. A litt...