A family inside an Altamonte Springs apartment got a frightening reminder of Florida's dangerous summer storm season after lightning struck their building July 17, sparking a fire. Seminole County firefighters have responded to more than a dozen lightning-related calls so far this year — and summer is far from over.

A News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 properties statewide face flood hazards but are not recognized as high risk in FEMA flood maps. The list includes Pine Hills, Poinciana, and Union Park — all areas FEMA does not currently classify as high risk.

Though natural disasters cycle across seasons and regions in the U.S., it’s often a shocking discovery for property owners how expansive and expensive flood and water damage can be when a major storm devastates their homes, businesses and communities.

Even if you’re not in the market for a new car, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on auto imports could make owning one more expensive.

If you have coverage through Citizens Property Insurance, you need to keep an eye on your mailbox.

As Tropical Storm Idalia is expected to grow into a hurricane while heading towards Florida, homeowners who’ve experienced skyrocketing property insurance premiums or have been forced to change insurance carriers over the past year may be concerned about the storm’s impact.

Six more property insurers have left Florida so far in 2022, and industry analysts expect more to leave by the end of this year.

Property Insurance litigation claims steadily declined in the last months of 2021, according to a litigation management software provider.

Homeowners with roofs older than 10 years may lose their insurance, an industry spokesman says,