'This is our forever home': Pinellas County school bus driver receives keys to new home

The Taylor family was provided with $10,000 worth of home furnishing as well as a food, cleaning supplies and other essentials from the Warrick Dunn Charities and The Milkey Family Foundation. The family also received a $5,000 check for down-payment assistance.

Hurricane Ian insured losses could total $40 billion, adding pressure to Florida's property insurance market

A financial ratings agency said Thursday that an initial analysis indicates insured losses from Hurricane Ian could range from $25 billion to $40 billion, putting additional pressure on Florida’s troubled property-insurance market.

Davis Islands home once owned by Derek Jeter, rented by Tom Brady could be demolished

It was once owned by baseball legend Derek Jeter and once rented by famed Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Now one of the most expensive houses in Tampa could be demolished.

Florida's Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market

Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.

Florida eyes shift on property insurer ratings over threats of downgrades

Angry at a ratings agency that raised the possibility of downgrading 17 Florida property insurers, state leaders could be poised to look for an alternative.

Is Tampa Bay’s housing market cooling off? Real estate experts say it is

The housing market is starting to level off despite high demand and record prices in Tampa Bay, according to real estate experts -- but it's still competitve.

Valrico family fighting for dream home — allegedly owned by a 'Mr. Lucky' — after falling for rental scam

The Gonzalez family thought they found the perfect house in Valrico to rent for their family of six while scrolling through Facebook marketplace -- owned by a man named, Mr. Lucky. It turned out to be a scam and now they are being told to move out.

Valrico family receives brand-new home from local non-profit, Hillsborough County

A Valrico family was given a brand-new home thanks to a collaborative effort from local non-profit Rebuilding Together Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County. 

Another Florida property insurer filed plans to withdraw from state

One of Florida's largest home insurance companies – based in St. Petersburg – announced plans to leave the state, meaning more Floridians will be forced to find new coverage.

Developers look to Seminole, Tampa Heights for multi-family housing

In the grips of a housing shortage, developers are eying areas of Seminole Heights and Tampa Heights as prime locations for multi-family housing.

St. Pete 'sleep-in' demonstrators bring sleeping bags, tents to City Hall to protest rising rent

A group of St. Pete protesters is pushing for City Council to place a rent control measure on the November ballot. Overnight, they organized a "sleep-in" protest, but law enforcement said they must remove their tents by 7 a.m.