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What is the cost of the 2024 Hurricane Season?
SUMMARY: Thanksgiving and Black Friday mark the end of hurricane season, which concluded on November 30th. Tampa Bay experienced significant damage, with ongoing rebuilding efforts following storms like Hurricane Helen, which caused nearly $1.9 billion in losses. Homeowners express relief that the season is over but worry about rising insurance rates. While the Florida property insurance market managed relatively well, claims from this season could lead to increased rates next year, especially for those who filed claims. The impact of this year’s storms, primarily flood-related, may result in adjustments in flood insurance costs as the market stabilizes.
New state data from the Office of Insurance Regulation shows the cost of these storms: Hurricane Debby, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton.
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Tampa Bay Rays fans hit with ticket sticker shock at Steinbrenner Field
SUMMARY: In Tampa, Rays fans are discussing high ticket prices on their fan club Facebook page as the team prepares to play at Steinbrenner Field, Yankees’ spring training home, due to renovations at Tropicana Field. The venue, seating only 11,000, is 5,000 less than last season’s average attendance. Season ticket prices have surged nearly 40%, with some opening day tickets at $150 and lower-level seats costing around $230. Games against the Yankees and Dodgers feature tickets up to $390. Fans express understanding of the situation despite the costs, with some opting to watch from home and support the team through merchandise.
Rays fans looking to buy tickets are finding a shock at the prices. Season tickets went up nearly 40% and if you want to go to Opening Day, those tickets are starting at $150.
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A tourist disappeared out of Florida 2 years ago. His remains were just found in Georgia
SUMMARY: The body of U.K. tourist Alex Doughty, who went missing after a taxi ride in Florida in September 2022, has been discovered in Georgia, according to the FBI. Doughty, 32, was last seen on September 11 at a bar in Jacksonville before taking a taxi that dropped him in Kingsland, Georgia. His mother reported him missing when she couldn’t reach him. His remains were found on February 4 in a wooded area. The FBI praised the collaborative efforts of local, state, and federal investigators for bringing closure to his family, who expressed gratitude for the search efforts.
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CDC report adds to evidence that HPV vaccine is preventing cervical cancer in US women
SUMMARY: A new government report indicates that the HPV vaccine is significantly reducing cervical cancer rates among young women. From 2008 to 2022, rates of precancerous lesions in 20- to 24-year-old women decreased by about 80%. This report counters earlier claims by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who had labeled Gardasil as “the most dangerous vaccine ever invented.” Recommended for preteens since 2006, the HPV vaccine’s increased use may be responsible for this dramatic decline. Experts assert that parents should feel reassured about vaccinating their children against HPV, linking it to decreased cancer rates.
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