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On July 4th people across the country express their American patriotism by celebrating Independence Day. A quick history refresher- On July 4, 1776, the Promise of Independence was officially adopted, declaring the 13 colonies liberated from England. "Independence Day is really a festive day to reflect on the privilege of...

The interior of a parked car in Florida averages 150 degrees, according to researchers in the University of Central Florida. "Every driver in Florida knows the intense heat that greats you as you open the car door on the hot day," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's largest...

"Fishing, tourism and public health are vulnerable to algae this year in Florida", observes Ellsworth Buck, V . p . of Insurance, Florida's leading independent marine insurance company. Red Tide A patchy bloom of the Florida red tide organism, Karenia brevis, persists in Southwest Florida. You might recognize red tide...

A new driver in the family is exciting. However, it is also the origin of stress. Aside from safety concerns, car insurance costs increase significantly. Teen crash rates are the greatest of any age group, making them the riskiest group on the highway. Adding a teenager to the family car...

"Being around the water, supplies a sense of calm and clarity," says Ellsworth Buck, Vice President of Insurance, Florida's leading independent boat insurance agency. In his book, Blue Mind, Dr. Wallace J. Nichols, marine biologist, explains that being on, in or near the water improves creativity, emotional health and relaxation....

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...