Eldridge Mack first reached out to News 6 last year when he applied for a grant. After a few hurdles, his story finally came full circle.

The “My Safe Florida Home” program applications open Monday, offering millions of dollars to help homeowners make improvements that can lower their insurance premiums.

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is convinced the “tide is turning” on home insurance rates for homeowners coast to coast.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills to shore up “My Safe Florida” programs meant to dole out hurricane mitigation grants for owners of eligible homes and condos, as well as condo associations, to boost storm resiliency.