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There's been a sharp increase in pet surrenders for economic reasons to SPCA Tampa Bay since 2021, according to internal shelter records.
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The Florida Senate Regulated Industries Committee heard from a panel of experts, including a Tampa-based engineer, on how the recent condo laws are impacting the industry.
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The housing market in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan statistical area (MSA) dropped 19 spots in the hottest-market forecast for 2025, according to an analysis by Zillow.
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The Social Security Fairness Act was recently signed into law. The bipartisan legislation repeals a pair of decades-old provisions and increase monthly benefits for some retired public sector workers.
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William Luther is an associate professor of economics at Florida Atlantic University. He told WUSF that early economic signals spell out uncertainty for 2025.
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The program known as Sun Bucks offers eligible parents in participating states a total of $120 per child to assist with the cost of groceries over the summer months.
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An amendment allows local governments to opt out of tax exemption requirements mandated by the Live Local Act — but only if there is a surplus in affordable housing units in the region.
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The food pantry, backed by community partners and spearheaded by the city's housing authority, will be open to residents of the Legacy at Jordan Park every Thursday afternoon.
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Commissioners approved putting $5.6 million in uncommitted HOPE dollars toward one-time hurricane relief for mobile home residents.
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Mount Zion AME Church is partnering with developers, the Tampa Housing Authority and Hillsborough County to build a 75-unit affordable housing complex for seniors. It's set to open in 2025.
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If you’re underbanked, that means you might receive financial services, like paycheck advances or a personal loan, but it's not from a bank or credit union. It's often more expensive alternatives like payday lenders, pawn shops and check cashiers.
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This year, affordable housing efforts will get only $2 million, with the remainder being reallocated towards reduced property taxes, sidewalk repairs, and other investments.