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The end of suburban sprawl
“The Economics of Development in Florida” lays out the premise that tighter-knit communities produce much more value per acre. Why? They pack more people into less space. more
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Spring Forward, Water Smarter: Watering restrictions for Central Florida starting March 9th
With warmer weather on the horizon, residents will be allowed to water twice a week instead of once, but just because you can water twice a week doesn’t mean you should.  more
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The coastline in Steinhatchee remains covered in debris on Oct. 3, 2024, following Hurricane Helene.
Here’s what lawmakers could change about property insurance in the next two months
During the insurance market upheaval following Hurricanes Irma and Michael, insurers raised premiums to cover their losses while their affiliate companies made billions, according to a recent investigation by the Tampa Bay Times. more
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Florida’s Booming Housing Market Trends and Buyer Demographics in 2025
With the continuing change in Florida's housing market and the growing migration to Florida, we will be diving into how these factors affect real estate trends and who is buying homes in the state. more
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Vantage Point Condominiums in St Petersburg.
Condominium hurricane hardening pilot program could become more accessible
Although no condos have received the available matching grants of up to $175,000, the state has approved qualifying inspections for 165, according to a Jan. 30 report from the Florida Department of Financial Services. more
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The Florida Historic Capitol Museum is located in front of the new Capitol building in Tallahassee.
Florida Legislature returns Tuesday
Here are some of the bills already been filed in advance of the session scheduled to end on May 2.  more
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Advanced Leak Detection Methods to Protect Your Property
Untreated water leaks pose serious risks to both your property and finances. Modern leak detection technology has undergone significant advancements to help safeguard your property. more
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Legal Strategies to Combat Bad Faith with Hurricane Damage Claims
Recognizing warning signs and using effective legal strategies can help homeowners fight back against unfair treatment. Knowing your options can lead to getting the compensation you deserve. more
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Florida Home Maintenance to Prepare for in Spring
By focusing on these key areas, homeowners can ensure their residences remain safe, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing throughout the year. more
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Celebrate love and strengthen relationships at the SMART Couples Celebration
The event will include insightful presentations, Q&As with the speakers and giveaways, including a date night for two at a Florida resort hotel. more
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Duke Energy Florida offers free home and business energy assessments, money-saving rebate programs
Home Energy Checks can be completed in one of the following ways – all of which are free to residential customers: Online, over the phone, or in person, which involves a Duke Energy advisor coming to the home to perform the comprehensive assessment. more
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Flower Power: Master Gardener volunteers help beautify Orange County
Master Gardener Volunteers ensure that all residents know what plant will flourish in the local landscape. This benefits local ecosystems because people use less water, less fertilizer, and fewer pesticides when choosing and maintaining the appropriate plants. more
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How to deal with a Florida winter weather event
These simple safety reminders can help you and your family better prepare for Florida's winter weather events. more
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Orange County opens Temporary Warming Centers on Thursday and Friday evenings
Due to this predicted cold weather, Orange County will support the Homeless Services Network in welcoming residents and people without stable housing to two area Warming Centers. more
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AAA offers tips to protect your home and vehicle in frigid temperatures
Freezing temperatures can lead to costly repairs to your home, while snow and icy roads can raise the risk for Floridians who aren’t used to driving in these conditions. more
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Dedicated Orange County response team leads storm debris pickup following back-to-back hurricanes
A collaborative process begins immediately following a storm when Orange County Public Works crews monitor streets to assess high impact areas, review satellite images, and gather data. more
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How to Pay for Your New Garage, Carport, or Shed
It’s an exciting moment moving into a new house, but it’s also a time when you will probably notice some things that your home lacks, like a shed, carport or garage. What to do? more
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An aerial view of a neighborhood destroyed by the Palisades Fire.
Insurance for natural disasters is failing homeowners − I don’t have the answers, but I do know the right questions to ask
Since 2022, seven of the 12 largest insurance companies have stopped issuing new policies to homeowners in California, citing increased risks due to climate change. California isn’t alone: The same thing has happened in other vulnerable states, including Louisiana and Florida. more
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n this aerial view, Flood waters inundate a neighborhood after Hurricane Milton came ashore on October 10, 2024, in Punta Gorda. The storm made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in the Siesta Key area of Florida, causing damage and flooding throughout Central Florida.
Citizens Property Insurance paid $823 million for 2024 hurricane season claims
While nearly half of the people who opened claims after Milton received payment from Citizens, the payout rates for Debby and Helene's claims were much lower (24% and 28%, respectively) because floods mainly caused the damage. more
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Getting Out of Debt: Financial Empowerment Center offers free counseling to Orange County residents
Held in-person as well as virtually, sessions with certified financial counselors focus on budgeting, increasing personal savings, paying down debt, improving credit scores and more. more
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Ringing in the New Year with reliable natural gas
Natural gas isn’t just a choice for today—it’s a smart investment in your future. If your New Year’s goals include saving money, enhancing energy efficiency, or making sustainable lifestyle changes, the District is here to help you achieve them easily.  more
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Orange County is planning for the future with Vision 2050
For Vision 2050 to be successful, the County must change its antiquated zoning rules to something a little more modern. As Orange County prepares for the next 30 years, it must change the way it manages growth . This strategy for the future is laid out in the County’s new long-term … more
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Apopka garbage and recycling pickup schedules are changing next week
Starting next week, some parts of Apopka will have their garbage collected on Tuesdays and Fridays, while recycling collection will be on Wednesdays. more
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Neighborhood Goodness: Taking a break to appreciate
If you want to participate, your community’s leadership can request a brief presentation and get the ball rolling. Two options are available: Yard of the Month and Yard of the Quarter. more
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Unhoused Lewiston. Maine, residents huddle for the evening at the city’s new warming center.
Camping ban enforcement in Maine highlights patchwork of solutions to homelessness
Advocates both believe homeless shelters can be a short-term solution to enforcing the camping ban since most agree that being outside, especially in Maine winters, is the worst-case scenario. more
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