Before you dig to your favorite and nourishing breakfast consider, it might contain weed killer. A recent report found dangerous amounts of the herbicide, glyphosate, the active ingredient in weed killer Roundup in several oat-based breakfast foods. "These findings are disturbing and require our attention without causing mayhem in your...

Animal related insurance claims Florida is renowned for its abundant wildlife population. Green space surrounds a number of our highways, increasing the chances of an animal-auto collision. "When driving at night, it is almost impossible to avoid a collision once a pet steps or jumps onto the roadway," observes Ellsworth...

"Hurricanes and floods can endanger lives, economic viability and full communities," says Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance, Florida's largest independent homeowners insurance agency. Seeing the destruction Hurricane Florence left behind in the Carolinas, is a heartbreaking reminder of the importance of flood insurance. According to data from...

Last year, the Florida Department of Police force (FDLE) reports 42,889 cars were stolen across the state. "Quite often, stolen cars are not recovered and if they are, they are not without damage," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's leading independent auto insurance agency. The National Insurance Crime...

Driving while it is raining is stress inducing. According towards the U.S. Department of Transportation, it is more dangerous to drive on a rainy day than a snowy one. Most weather-related crashes happen on wet pavement-70 percent and during rainfall-46 percent. "Sometimes rain appears like no big deal, but it's...

Hurricane Michael was the next most effective storm to hit the U.S. The storm quickly escalated to a category 4 hurricane, making it the worst in almost a century. National Geographic reports, Michael had the three most critical characteristics for a hurricane to achieve strength and make a big impact....

For some drivers, vehicle longevity is key when deciding on a car. Determined to capitalize on their investment, they will drive their cars into the ground. "With regular maintenance, most cars last up to 100,000 miles," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's top independent auto insurance agency. Also,...

Tuesday, November 27, marks the seventh year of #Giving Tuesday. #Giving Tuesday kicks off the charitable season, when many concentrate on their holiday and end-of-year giving. It is a day to celebrate and encourage donations and volunteer activities that support charities and non-profit organizations. "Getting involved with a charity in...

Floridians can finally enjoy the arrival of dry season. By using it brings relief from oppressive heat and humidity together with cold fronts and cooler temperatures. However, the Florida Forest Service also reminds us, drier days increase the chance for forest fires. So far in this year, 93,000 acres have...

Not everyone on the road this time around of year is interested in spreading holiday cheer. A new study by smartphone app GasBuddy says, individual's driving routine is 175 percent more aggressive during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year. Based on the study, Florida ranks 6...