The Florida statute governing rent control originated from an initial court battle between the city of Miami Beach and real-estate tycoons in the 1970s.

Prices of everyday goods have climbed more than 10% in the greater Tampa Bay region, according to Consumer Price Index data.

Growers in parts of Polk, Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties report that Ian claimed from 50 to 90 percent of their citrus crops. Before the storm, the state’s citrus harvest was already expected to be the lowest since 1935.

Added expenses ahead of Hurricane Ian are making it harder for Tampa residents to afford monthly bills.

The money is nearly double the $26 million that was initially proposed to deal with the city's housing crisis.

Electricity costs increased nationally for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to the Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday.

Data show that real-estate scams are a persistent problem in the greater Tampa Bay region. In Hillsborough, Manatee and Pasco counties, the number of victims and loss amount are on the rise.

Federal data show that 2.6 million Floridians are paying back student loans. On average, borrowers owe more than $38,000.

After federal COVID waivers expired that made meals free for all students, nearly three-quarters of schools in Hillsborough County qualified for the Community Eligibility Provision.

The St. Petersburg City Council withdrew a resolution to put a rent stabilization proposal on the ballot in November. Council members also failed to pass a motion to reconsider the measure next year.

The agencies serving Florida's two largest metropolitan areas report that more seniors are seeking housing assistance, citing circumstances like rent increases at an address they've lived at for years.

The event helped offset the cost of school supplies for parents and give teachers a window into their students' day-to-day life.