Lakeland nonprofit opens $6.5M apartment buildings for chronically homeless residents
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Gospel Inc. recently opened new permanent apartments in Lakeland for individuals experiencing chronic homelessness. It is much more than just a roof over their heads; it is a place to build new skills and find a sense of community.
Men in recovery support each other after losing everything in fire at Valrico sober living home
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
A fire at a Valrico sober living home has displaced about a dozen men who were working to rebuild their lives through recovery.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend Warrick Dunn gives back to Sarasota family in his mother's honor
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
It is not every day you find a Tampa Bay Buccaneers legend standing in your driveway. For one local mother and her family, that reality came to life just ahead of Mother’s Day.
Pinellas County completes first home repairs through $813M hurricane recovery program: Here's how to apply
Walking into Martha Cannon’s Tarpon Springs home, the scars of the 2024 hurricane seasons are finally gone.
Walking into Martha Cannon’s Tarpon Springs home, the scars of the 2024 hurricane seasons are finally gone.
Sarasota senior fighting to keep her backyard shed after alleged violations
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
A Sarasota senior is being told to tear down a shed that’s been in her backyard for nearly 40 years. The dispute involves the Gulf Gate Community Association, which enforces deed restrictions in the neighborhood.
Lake Wales' Grove Manor public housing complex to be demolished, getting massive affordable housing makeover
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
A public housing complex in Lake Wales will be demolished and redeveloped into affordable housing.
Renters see $2,300 in savings as rent growth cools to 2020 levels
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
A new housing report reveals that renters in the U.S. are seeing significant financial relief as the national median rent continues a significant downward trend.
Where your state ranks on housing costs — The most and least expensive revealed
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
A new WalletHub analysis finds that housing costs in the U.S. have risen sharply in recent years, outpacing inflation and putting increasing financial pressure on households.
US home sales hit 9-month low as rising mortgages, Iran conflict weigh on buyers
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
U.S. existing home sales fell 3.6% in March to a nine-month low of 3.98 million units, pressured by tight inventory, higher mortgage rates, and labor market concerns.
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Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Rising rents are outpacing wages across the U.S., with prices increasing more than 50% over the past decade, according to Federal Reserve data.
Proposed 11-story housing option is on the horizon for University of Tampa students
The University of Tampa has received the next stamp of approval to help solve an on-campus student housing shortage.
The University of Tampa has received the next stamp of approval to help solve an on-campus student housing shortage.
Sarasota youth shelter project raises nearly $10M to help homeless children
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
What started as a vision is rapidly becoming a reality on Sawyer Road. Safe Children Coalition has officially surpassed its $9.5 million fundraising goal, for a state-of-the-art facility designed to help Sarasota’s most vulnerable youth.
Tampa rent finally drops, but locals still pay 35% more than before the pandemic
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
Renters across the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area are finally seeing some relief, but it’s limited. A new report from Realtor.com shows the median asking rent fell to $1,675 in February. That’s down 3.7% compared to the same time last year.
Proposed California wealth tax drives billionaire exodus to Florida real estate, locals confirm
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Florida real estate managers and city officials are reporting an influx of California billionaires hoping to relocate due to concerns over a potential wealth tax.
Tampa Bay area homeowners receive liens after roofing contractor does not pay supplier
Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.
Several Tampa Bay area homeowners are dealing with unexpected property liens after hiring Valor Home Services for roof replacements. Despite customers paying the roofing company, the contractor did not pay its supplier for the materials used on the jobs.
Wondering what’s planned for area near Tampa’s old Army-Navy store? Here’s what’s proposed
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
The City of Tampa has officially selected a proposal by PMG Affordable to redevelop four properties on the northern edge of downtown, including the site of the old Army-Navy Surplus Market store and the Royal parking lot.
Largo homeowner loses thousands of dollars after home repair job never completed: 'I want my life back'
A Largo woman says she's lost thousands of dollars after a home repair job was never completed.
A Largo woman says she's lost thousands of dollars after a home repair job was never completed.
Bartow commissioners reject massive development that would have brought more than 2,200 homes
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
A massive development plan that Bartow residents were fighting was unanimously rejected after a major vote by city commissioners Monday night.
Local painters help Valrico nonprofit working to open its first transitional home for young women
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
The nonprofit, Forgotten Angels, is working to open its first transitional home in Valrico dedicated entirely to young women aging out of foster care, at-risk, or facing homelessness.
Rays, property taxes, Ybor safety hot topics during ‘State of Our Cities’ panel with 3 city mayors
When three of Hillsborough County’s top city leaders share a stage to answer questions, the community doesn't shy away.
When three of Hillsborough County’s top city leaders share a stage to answer questions, the community doesn't shy away.