/tags/informational-resources Informational Resources en-US WLRN Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:26 GMT /2024-09-06/buyer-beware-lemon-car-sales-on-the-rise-in-florida-after-hurricanes-floods A major misconception is that all flood damaged cars end up in a junkyard. The reality is hundreds of thousands of water-damaged cars are repaired and resold in other parts of the country without the buyer ever knowing the car’s waterlogged history. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:00:26 GMT /2024-09-06/buyer-beware-lemon-car-sales-on-the-rise-in-florida-after-hurricanes-floods Leslie Hudson /health/2024-09-04/hurricanes-impact-childrens-mental-health For children, hearing words like "disaster" or "explosive" when referring to storms can lead to hurricane anxiety — which can be portrayed in the form of physical and/or emotional symptoms. A Delray Beach clinical psychologist explains how you can help children cope with large storms. Wed, 04 Sep 2024 18:09:09 GMT /health/2024-09-04/hurricanes-impact-childrens-mental-health Ammy Sanchez /health/2024-08-26/florida-keys-food-pantries-monroe-county Florida Keys food pantries are struggling to stay stocked up at a time when they’re seeing demand for food nearly double. “The bottom line is Monroe is really starving right now,” said the CEO of the largest food pantry operator in the Keys. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:29:23 GMT /health/2024-08-26/florida-keys-food-pantries-monroe-county Julia Cooper /government-politics/2024-08-06/elections-2024-early-vote-guide-primaries-florida Primary election day for Florida is on Aug. 20. This 2024 election season, we have created a guide, which includes county-by-county voting locations, dates and times, as well as all the information you need for mail-in ballots. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 21:33:19 GMT /government-politics/2024-08-06/elections-2024-early-vote-guide-primaries-florida �۰����²�News /environment/2024-07-25/rip-currents-beach-safety-what-to-know A rip current is a channel of water pulling you out to sea. The Fort Lauderdale Ocean Rescue says rip currents are one of the greatest dangers for beachgoers and they account for the most beach rescues every year. Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:23:58 GMT /environment/2024-07-25/rip-currents-beach-safety-what-to-know Ammy Sanchez /development/2024-07-17/first-home-ownership-purchase-course-real-estate Amid the chaos of the housing crisis, an uptick in foreclosures and changes to real estate agent rules, Palm Beach County officials are encouraging residents to take a $10 course — open to all South Floridians — that helps with the daunting phases of purchasing a home. Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /development/2024-07-17/first-home-ownership-purchase-course-real-estate Wilkine Brutus /health/2024-07-16/how-to-find-a-good-well-staffed-nursing-home Unfortunately, homes vary greatly in quality, and many don’t have enough nurses and aides to give residents the care they need. Here are some questions to answer if you are looking. Tue, 16 Jul 2024 16:30:00 GMT /health/2024-07-16/how-to-find-a-good-well-staffed-nursing-home Jordan Rau - KFF Health News /hurricane-coverage/2024-07-15/a-beginners-guide-to-hurricane-season-in-south-florida Whether you're a longtime Florida resident or a recent transplant, we all have to navigate hurricanes. This beginner’s guide to hurricane season in South Florida will break down the difference between storm watches and storm warnings; what not to do as a storm develops and what to put in your hurricane kit. Mon, 15 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2024-07-15/a-beginners-guide-to-hurricane-season-in-south-florida Alyssa Ramos, Carlton Gillespie /health/2024-07-02/dengue-fever-south-florida-keys-mosquitoes-guide Two cases of locally-contracted dengue fever were confirmed by health officials in Monroe County this week. Here’s how health and mosquito control officials say you can better avoid being bitten by potentially disease-carrying mosquitoes. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health/2024-07-02/dengue-fever-south-florida-keys-mosquitoes-guide Julia Cooper /2024-05-30/hurricane-pet-safety-tips Hurricane season has begun, and no doubt you already have your hurricane kit assembled. But vets and animal experts warn not to forget about our pets. Thu, 30 May 2024 20:50:02 GMT /2024-05-30/hurricane-pet-safety-tips Melissa Feito