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Florida homeowners hit hardest as insurance costs outpace wages
15+ hour, 27+ min ago (165+ words) WINK News Home insurance premiums increased more in Florida than anywhere else in the nation, according to a new report from the Coalition for an Insurable Future. Hour by Hour Forecast - Allegiant Air adds 8 new Florida routes starting fall 2026 - Matlacha…...
Landspout damage: What homeowners should know before filing a claim
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (443+ words) Type: Special Marine Warning headline: Special Marine Warning until MON 4: 45 PM EDT CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK) " Sunday's landspout in Cape Coral left behind damaged lanais, fences, trees and debris across several neighborhoods, but for many homeowners, cleanup is only part…...
"Definitely frustrating" Home insurance rates stabilizing in SWFL, but homeowners still struggling
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (511+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA (WINK) " Florida's insurance commissioner graded the state's insurance market as an "F" in 2022, but now says it has improved to a "B." Evelyn Ramos, a Lee County homeowner, expressed frustration with rising insurance costs. When asked to grade the…...
Charlotte County homeowners see insurance rates spike after impactful hurricanes
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (293+ words) headline: Small Craft Advisory until SAT 8: 00 AM EDT headline: Small Craft Advisory until FRI 2: 00 AM EDT PUNTA GORDA, Fla. (WINK)Flooding during hurricane season in Charlotte County is becoming more common. Results from Colorado State University's early hurricane season outlook…...
Florida drivers may finally see insurance relief after legal reforms
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (494+ words) SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, (WINK) " Florida drivers may finally see a break in their insurance costs after years of paying some of the highest rates in the country. Recent data shows that insurance costs in the state are lower than they would…...
New Florida bill could lower home insurance costs, advances in the House
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (340+ words) headline: Cold Weather Advisory from THU 12: 00 AM EST until THU 9: 00 AM EST Homes damaged during Hurricane Ian. (Credit: WINK News) A new bill in Florida that aims to help homeowners with their insurance costs is moving rapidly through the legislature....
Fort Myers Beach homeowners welcome flood insurance discount
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (409+ words) Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are set to receive significant relief on their flood insurance bills. The discount is being met with cautious relief from people still recovering from years of storm damage and rising expenses. "It's astronomical....
Rising flood insurance costs hit Cape Coral, residents drop coverage
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (226+ words) A recent report revealed that people in lower-income areas are most likely to drop their flood insurance coverage. In some cases, coverage decreased by as much as 60% in these zip codes. Experts explained that rising flood insurance premiums are particularly…...
Florida homeowners see hope as insurance premiums stabilize statewide
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (357+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. " Citizens Property Insurance Corp. cut ties with 200, 000 more customers last week as private insurers continue to pick up policies through the state's depopulation program. This might seem like a headache for Citizens' policyholders but Mark Friedlander with…...
Fort Myers man saves $4, 000 by switching insurance, shares advice online
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. " If you haven't shopped around for insurance lately, you might be missing out on some serious savings. Kevin Yeager from Fort Myers discovered this firsthand, saving over $4, 000 by switching his insurance. He says he was so excited,…...