In the Know: Looking at flood insurance rates, plus Southwest Florida hotel news
Many residents in Southwest Florida could face a significant increase in flood insurance costs under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's forthcoming Risk Rating 2.0, and those prices are expected to rise with the sea levels because of climate change. Even though the biggest change ever in how the National Flood Insurance Program calculates premiums is scheduled to take effect in just over seven months, FEMA and its recent revolving door of leaders haven't shared those details with Americans. However, a public service by our USA TODAY Network in partnership with nonprofit First Str...