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'It's become sort of a nightmare': State launches My Safe Fla Condo program to help condo owners
SUMMARY: High insurance rates and rising HOA fees have created a crisis for condo owners in Florida, particularly impacting seniors. St. Petersburg residents, facing soaring costs influenced by reforms after the Surfside collapse, describe their once-dream living situations as nightmares. The state has launched the MyAY Florida condo pilot program, providing up to $175,000 in grants to associations, but only 160 out of nearly 2,000 associations may benefit due to the limited $30 million fund. Condo owners are urging for legislative action to ease financial burdens, as the pilot program quickly filled up and is no longer accepting applications.
Florida has launched the “My Safe Florida Condo” pilot program hoping to combat the state’s insurance crisis that is now coupled …
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Sunken Bayesian superyacht lifted out of the water off Sicily as salvage operate completes
SUMMARY: The British-flagged luxury superyacht Bayesian, which sank off Sicily in August 2024 killing U.K. tech magnate Mike Lynch and six others, was fully lifted out of the water on Saturday for investigation. Lynch, acquitted two months earlier of U.S. fraud charges, was celebrating with friends when the yacht capsized during a storm near Porticello. The vessel was raised from 50 meters deep using steel straps and a floating crane, with its 72-meter mast removed to enable lifting. The yacht will be transported to Termini Imerese for forensic tests as Italian authorities continue their criminal investigation into the tragedy.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis approves 13 more Florida laws. Here’s the full list
SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 13 new state laws covering topics like child neglect, flood risk disclosures, and weather modification. SB 56 bans dispersing substances to alter weather, including cloud seeding, effective July 1. SB 1286 revises the child neglect definition to allow unsupervised activities for mature children unless dangerous. SB 948 mandates landlords disclose flood risks and past damages, letting tenants terminate leases if not informed. Other laws address abuse of vulnerable adults, trust modifications, warranty association rules, court procedures, sewage permits, and public records exemptions. Most laws take effect July 1, with some in October or 2026.
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Common myths about lightning, debunked: What experts say about staying safe during storms
SUMMARY: Central Florida experienced over 20,000 lightning strikes during recent storms, with meteorologists highlighting that lightning can strike miles ahead of a storm—a common occurrence, especially early in the rainy season. August is the peak month for lightning, while June ranks third. Experts debunked several myths: showering during a thunderstorm is unsafe because lightning can travel through pipes; lightning can strike the same place multiple times, as with iconic landmarks; and using a cell phone indoors is safe, unless it’s charging, since plugged-in devices are at risk from power surges. Staying indoors and avoiding plumbing and plugged-in electronics is recommended.
As summer storms roll through, myths and misconceptions about lightning persist. Here’s what experts — including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Weather Service (NWS) — say is fact or fiction when it comes to lightning safety.
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