State agriculture authorities say 50 Giant African Land Snails were found on a homeowner’s property in Broward County. A news release from the agriculture department said a tip from a Davie homeowner on Tuesday led to the capture of the snails. The largest of the snails was four inches long. The snails reproduce rapidly and […]
South Florida homes and dwellings are stockpiled with the newest forms of all electronics. Whether it’s an HDTV, a desktop or laptop, iPad, smart phones or even high-tech security systems, bringing technology into the home may impact on your Florida homeowner’s insurance in a few ways, so it’s worth considering the following. In the first […]
The ongoing insurance fraud investigation known as ‘Operation Leaky Pipes’ has led to the arrests of 12 Miami residents, according to an announcement made by CFO Jeff Atwater. The investigation uncovered a scheme between a licensed public adjuster and a plumber to coach homeowners on how to file fraudulent insurance claims for pre-existing or non-existent […]
Another large sinkhole has formed in Florida, causing parts of two homes to collapse and swallowing a boat and a backyard pool. The sinkhole in Dunedin, Fla., erupted early Thursday morning between the two houses, and by noon, had grown to a size of about 70 feet wide by 53 feet deep. “There was apparently […]