It is my understanding that people were taking advantage of the insurance and blaming every crack and fine line on sinkholes so that the insurance was being swamped. (and scammed)
Here is one of several insurance companies explaining it. The two counties most affected were Hernando and Pasco.
Just FYI, it has been several years ago now. All people can get sinkhole coverage that I know.
Sinkhole Insurance in Florida: The Saga
And...….Sometimes our discussions on here turn into whose on who's side.
Many people now reading this who are in their eighties are managing many things, and living a full life here and some on our street have moved. They don't need pity.