Floridians may see more homeowners insurance options in coming months

Florida’s property insurance crisis is taking a few steps in the right direction as five new companies will take over hundreds of thousands of policies from Citizens Insurance.

The US housing market may be trapped in a prolonged freeze

Fannie Mae economists predicted in a revised forecast that the U.S. housing market faces a prolonged downturn due to high mortgage rates and limited supply.

Tampa Bay area homebuyers struggle as mortgage rates hit 22-year-high

Buying that perfect home seems further out of reach for many budget-conscious buyers in the Tampa Bay area as mortgage rates hit a 22-year-high. 

Tampa residents critical of proposal to increase property taxes for the first time in 30 years

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor made a public appeal for support Thursday, after her proposal to increase property taxes for the first time in three decades received harsh public criticism from Tampa residents during a special City Council meeting.

Advocates push to require insurance companies to disclose financial dealings

As home insurance bills skyrocket across Florida, more insurance companies are dropping policies. A lot of Hurricane Ian victims are still waiting on their damage claims. 

Home insurance adjusters who assessed Hurricane Ian damages claim companies deleted some findings

As Florida's insurance crisis drives up premiums across the state, families in Southwest Florida are still reeling from Hurricane Ian. And state lawmakers have heard troubling claims from some home insurance adjusters. 

Palm Harbor residents concerned about proposed Pinellas road project

County leaders in Pinellas say they want to improve the road, sidewalks and drainage systems in part of Palm Harbor, but the residents who live there say they have concerns.

Mobile home rent at Fort Meade park could double with new owner

The 23-acre city-owned mobile home park off of East Broadway Street may be under new ownership by September, and that means rent could double for residents.

One veteran helps another in need through the NeighborHOPE Project

Yvonne Wells is proud to have served her country, but the Army veteran said life after the military has not been an easy road.