In a special session this week, the Florida Legislature has been looking at insurance issues plaguing Florida homeowners.
But, will the lawmakers' proposed changes ultimately end up helping or hurting homeowners? Mark Friedlander, spokesman for the Insurance Information Institute, joined us with some insight.
Protecting right whales
North Atlantic right whales were recently spotted off the Georgia coast. The sightings are good news for this endangered species, but the right whales face many threats. For more, we spoke with Gib Brogan, fisheries campaign manager at Oceana.
Holidays and children with disabilities
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for families who have a member with a developmental disability. Changes in routine, the bright lights, new sounds, smells and relatives who want to hug can all lead to sensory overstimulation for someone with a neuro disability and a very challenging situation for the entire family.
Neurological disabilities include a wide range of disorders, such as learning disabilities, autism, down syndrome, attention deficit disorder and cerebral palsy, just to name a few. Sherri Henderson, co-founder of Henderson Haven and the mother of a son with Down syndrome, joined us with tips on how to make the holidays easier for families and children with developmental disabilities.
'Jacksonville Scavenger'
It’s an epic adventure through nearly two dozen of Jacksonville’s most beloved neighborhoods. Discover natural wonders, architectural marvels and little-known historical tributes. Florida-based author Amy West joined us with more on her new interactive book, "Jacksonville Scavenger."
