Weather outlook with showers and highs in the 80s
Partly cloudy conditions give way to a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 84. Humidity around 58 percent and light winds. Tonight there is a 50 percent chance of more showers and storms with a low near 63. Record highs and lows are noted, including a 1987 high of 92.
Four more bodies found after Texas flooding collapse
Authorities reclaimed four more bodies from Texas waters amid record storms that drenched the state from Corpus Christi to Gainesville and backed up highways. Dallas area rescues continued as the death toll rose with 24 in Texas and 28 nationwide, with at least 11 missing in the state.
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Florida coastal growth outpaces hurricane risk gains
An Associated Press analysis shows Florida has added 1.5 million residents and nearly 500,000 homes since eight hurricanes caused 33 billion in claims a decade ago. The nationally respected building code enacted in 2002 has strengthened new structures with inspections, shatter-resistant glass, and roof-wall straps, though insurance premiums remain high.
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Coastal Florida property boom reshapes luxury beach towns
South Florida counties Broward Miami Dade and Palm Beach drive over half of Florida coast value gains, lifting coastal property values to 1.5 trillion last year. Parks between buildings near Biscayne Bay attract buyers and provide flood buffers. new buildings leave ground floors empty to limit flood risk. Beach communities known as 30A along Destin to Panama City attract politicians athletes and stars as Bay and Walton counties see 50 percent value jumps and Walton County hits 1 billion in development value.
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