Hurricane Helene was less horrific than Floridians feared. But Sunshine State homeowners still face an insurance crisis.

"While southeastern states are being hard hit on Friday afternoon, the damage and death toll in Florida is - so far - less than many feared. But the storm calls into focus an already difficult part of living in Florida: home insurance."

"The typical Florida household paid over $10,000 for home insurance in 2023, according to data from Insurify, and property insurance costs are rising at the fastest rate in 20 years, according to Capital Economics."

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