PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — For Floridians who’ve faced repeated flooding, the state offered a possible solution: make their homes more storm-resistant with financial help from the new Elevate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, and that has put the interest of home insurance on the top of the ...

For many first-time buyers, the biggest hurdle to homeownership isn’t the monthly mortgage — it’s coming up with the money needed to close. Down payments and closing costs can add up to thousands of ...

Florida Housing offers fixed-rate loans, grants, and down-payment assistance. Hometown Heroes and FL Assist programs provide second mortgage support options. Qualifying buyers must meet income, credit ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The welfare assistance program Hope Florida, spearheaded by Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, is under intense scrutiny following questions from lawmakers over the handling of a ...

The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season is just around the corner, and that has put the interest of home insurance on the top of the minds of everyone − including Florida politicians. Last week, then-Chief ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Food insecurity is a growing problem since the COVID-19 pandemic. The umbrella organization Feeding Florida has counted close to 700,000 people in the Tampa Bay and Sarasota areas ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — For Floridians who’ve faced repeated flooding, the state offered a possible solution: make their homes more storm-resistant with financial help from the new Elevate ...

WINK News Anchor Emma Heaton, Executive Producer of Investigations Brianna Lanham Dec 17, 2025 Dec 17, 2025 Updated Jan 27, 2026 BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Florida homeowners say they are devastated after ...