The Live Local Act is designed to accelerate the development of affordable housing, including portions of the law that require local governments to relinquish control over the zoning and land-use process.

The housing information hotline rolled out by the city of Tampa in June 2022 was recently absorbed by the Tenant Services Team, the newest branch of the Housing and Community Development Department.

The Federal Reserve's decision on Wednesday to increase interest rates means consumers will pay more for new- and used-car loans.

Effective July 1, a new Florida law forbids municipalities from regulating tenant-landlord relationships, including ordinances that carve out stronger protections for renters.

St. Petersburg recently published a dashboard that tracks planned and existing affordable housing projects. In June, the city of Tampa published a website that allows users to see city-owned lots that are available for development.

A pilot project designed to improve access to fresh and healthy food for East Tampa residents has now become a regular program.

When landlords push renters out without using the court — in what’s called an informal eviction — there’s often no way to track it.

As temperatures soar, officials are urging residents to stay indoors. But for those without housing, that can be a challenge.

In June, nearly four in 10 Floridians relied on credit cards or loans to afford basic living expenses, like food or transportation.

The interactive map and texting hotline is provided by No Kid Hungry in partnership with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This year, the resource is also available via WhatsApp.

A recent Florida Atlantic University study shows the average rent in the Tampa Bay region is around $2,100 a month.

Casa Bel-Mar, a proposed 100-unit apartment complex, is a joint effort between public and private partners, including the Tampa Housing Authority and Orlando-based developer Archway Partners.