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STUART, Fla. — As Florida continues to face increasing flood threats from recent storms, many homeowners are still choosing to forgo flood insurance, potentially leaving themselves vulnerable to costly damages.

The main issue is that flooding in Florida is almost always perceived as something that only happens near the coast, but experts warn that this mindset can lead to expensive consequences. Extreme weather raises need for flood insurance

Anthony Conklin of Palm City represents many Florida homeowners when it comes to flood insurance decisions.

"I think when we took a look at it the first time, when we bought the house and ran the numbers, it just didn't make sense," Conklin said. "The likelihood of us getting a flood is probably small."

However, insurance experts say this t

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