In the months that followed, Wes' mother died and Hurricane Ian pummelled their hometown. Their house in Punta Gorda, Florida, had been damaged by hurricanes twice. Provided by Bree Moss.

Times hadn't been easy for the family. Wes' father had died suddenly, and as they tried to process their grief, they were ready to take a break from their hometown of Punta Gorda, Florida.

Charlotte County home prices fell again in May as inventory stayed high and buyers gained leverage amid market uncertainty.

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Below you will be able to use a slider to be able to see images taken well before Hurricane Helene (Google Earth) and after. How you can help Hurricane Helene victims in Florida ...

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Months after back-to-back hurricanes slammed Florida’s Gulf Coast, residents are still facing red tape, delays, and confusion as many wonder if and when things will return to normal.

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to Nov. 30. We've amassed everything you need to know to prepare, stay safe during and after storms.

Florida's property insurance isn't ready. | Opinion Florida has long flirted with the seductive idea that we can legislate away the price of hurricane exposure by artificially lowering rates.

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