4+ hour, 47+ min 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…...

1+ mon, 1+ 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....

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (409+ words) Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are set to receive significant relief on their flood insurance bills. Fort Myers Beach residents and business owners are set to receive significant relief on their flood insurance bills. The discount is being…...

2+ mon, 3+ 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…...

4+ mon, 1+ 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…...

4+ mon, 3+ day 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,…...

5+ mon, 15+ hour ago  (420+ words) The ongoing federal government shutdown has entered its eighth day with lawmakers still far from a resolution. This has raised concerns in various sectors, including the real estate market in Southwest Florida. WINK Investigates reporter Olivia Jean spoke with several…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (351+ words) The Office of Insurance Regulation says the market is more stable than it has been in a decade, but many residents like Gary Howard are still struggling. Howard, who lives in the Southern Pines community, shared his dilemma. "When you're…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (269+ words) As Florida peaks during hurricane season, new flood protection products are entering the market. However, some residents are questioning the incentives to invest in them. Hurricane season is underway, and the search for better flood protection is underway. New residential…...

10+ mon, 1+ week ago  (541+ words) Thousands of residents in Florida are grappling with unresolved insurance claims following Hurricane Ian. This issue is not isolated to just a few, as many are experiencing frustrations that have reached the highest levels of state government. Homeowners in Pine…...