Liability for attorney's fees in homeowners insurance cases

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CAPE CORAL

Cape Coral community grateful for each other after Ian

People and businesses continue to show resiliency, and so much of that is because of how our community has rallied together in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Cape Coral is one of the many places battling back.

PINE ISLAND

Pine Island and Matlacha Hurricane Ian recovery

Heartbreak for the Pine Island and Matlacha communities as Hurricane Ian’s storm surge pummeled the area. Tuesday, not only are we looking back, but we’re also looking forward to what’s ahead for our community. Pine Island and Matlacha are filled with people who did not hesitate to help and lift their neighbors up, and the […]

LEHIGH ACRES

Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting Lehigh Acres hot dog vendor

A man was sentenced on Tuesday to 20 years in prison for shooting the owner of a Lehigh Acres hot dog stand in 2022.

LEE COUNTY

Disaster Distress Helpline continues to receive calls relating to Hurricane Ian

Six months after hurricane Ian, we’ve come to equate ‘recovery’ in terms of rebuilding and reopenings, but a huge part of the process is mentally recuperating.

PORT CHARLOTTE

UPC Insurance closed with your open claim. Now what?

Around 135,000 Floridians relied on United Property and Casualty Insurance for homeowners insurance before it went insolvent in February. What you should expect if you have an open claim?

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WINK NEWS

New evidence claims to show Florida insurance carriers defrauding customers

The winds of Hurricane Ian gave way to the howls of angry homeowners who couldn’t get their houses fixed.

Insurance issues after Hurricane Ian

Insurance problems persist while the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Ian quickly approaches. So many people are having trouble as a fraud investigation is underway against multiple insurance carriers. The investigation is for not fulfilling their obligations to pay out claims to policy-holders. WINK News has repeatedly heard people say they’re getting shortchanged on the money […]

WINK NEWS

Insurance companies shortchanged Hurricane Ian victims?

Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis confirmed the Division of Investigative and Forensic Services opened an investigation into fraud allegations based on a tip provided by Representative Bob Rommel’s Office.

SAN CARLOS PARK

Judge to hear motion to suppress evidence in Diana Alvarez murder case

A judge is set to hear a motion Tuesday on suppressing cell phone evidence gathered against Jorge Guerrero-Torres for the kidnapping and murder of 9-year-old Diana Alvarez.

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Neighbors remember Navy veteran killed during Hurricane Ian

As our community moves forward from Hurricane Ian, we also look back to remember all those it took. Every life represents a story.

Police vehicle. Photo via Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested for exposing himself at Charlotte County gas station

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man they say exposed himself to gas station employees on Wednesday morning.

Marina Village at Snug Harbor plans September reopening

The water line of Hurricane Ian’s storm surge is still visible on Marina Village at Snug Harbor, and it isn’t ready to welcome guests back yet. But the people who own timeshares in the building have helped it stay afloat ahead of its planned September reopening.

3 rotary clubs unite to help rebuild East Naples neighborhood

Three different rotary clubs united in February to help rebuild an East Naples neighborhood damaged by Hurricane Ian.

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