Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'

Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater mayors discuss affordable housing, Rays stadium plans in 'State of the Bay'

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.

The mayors of Tampa, St. Petersburg and Clearwater met at the University of South Florida’s St. Pete campus Tuesday to talk about 2023 plans and how they think things across the Tampa Bay area are going.

Homeowners may not see immediate relief with property insurance, experts say

Homeowners may not see immediate relief with property insurance, experts say

Florida is about a week into a new landscape for property insurance reform to stabilize the insurance market, but experts said there's still work ahead for homeowners to get relief.

Florida is about a week into a new landscape for property insurance reform to stabilize the insurance market, but experts said there's still work ahead for homeowners to get relief.

Housing advocates see high influx of homelessness in 2022 as rents increased

Housing advocates see high influx of homelessness in 2022 as rents increased

As communities remember those who died while homeless on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Wednesday, housing advocates said the need grew in a way they haven’t seen before.

As communities remember those who died while homeless on National Homeless Persons Memorial Day Wednesday, housing advocates said the need grew in a way they haven’t seen before.

3D-printed homes now on sale in Arizona; builders say it's affordable and sustainable

3D-printed homes now on sale in Arizona; builders say it's affordable and sustainable

The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.

The homes, which were printed in Casa Grande, range from 1,400 to 1,900 square feet, and the home's builder say they are built to withstand Arizona's extreme heat even better than a traditional home.

Florida legislature to tackle property insurance crisis in special session

Florida legislature to tackle property insurance crisis in special session

Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to take on an old problem: homeowner's insurance. The special session is set to begin on Monday.

Lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee to take on an old problem: homeowner's insurance. The special session is set to begin on Monday.

This is how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Tampa

This is how many hours you need to work to afford rent in Tampa

Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.

Soaring rent prices are causing renters to have to work more hours than ever, according to a new study released by the real estate website, Zillow.

Warrick Dunn's 25th year helping deserving families achieve home ownership ahead of the holidays

Warrick Dunn's 25th year helping deserving families achieve home ownership ahead of the holidays

Warrick Dunn, a former Bucs players, presented the homes on Emma Street in East Tampa to qualifying families. The houses awarded to the families were part of Mayor Jane Castor's Infill program that acquires distressed properties and turns them into affordable homes.

Warrick Dunn, a former Bucs players, presented the homes on Emma Street in East Tampa to qualifying families. The houses awarded to the families were part of Mayor Jane Castor's Infill program that acquires distressed properties and turns them into affordable homes.

Economists monitor for troubles with homeowners, foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires

Economists monitor for troubles with homeowners, foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires

Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires. 

Interest rates are still high as Americans deal with crushing inflation and a cooling housing market. Economists are watching for trouble with homeowners and foreclosures as pandemic-era help expires. 

Hillsborough commissioners agree to provide affordable housing option in Riverview

Hillsborough commissioners agree to provide affordable housing option in Riverview

Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.

Hillsborough County commissioners agreed to provide at least one more option – a housing complex at Gibsonton and Mathog roads in Riverview. It will have 116 units reserved for those making under $50,000 or 80% of the county's median income of about $61,000.

St. Pete to require landlords to give tenants notice in order to raise rent

St. Pete to require landlords to give tenants notice in order to raise rent

There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.

There’s some good news for renters in St. Petersburg. The St. Petersburg City Council approved an ordinance Thursday that requires landlords to tell tenants in advance if they plan to raise the rent.

Pinellas County school leaders seek bids to develop historic Tomlinson building into staff housing

Pinellas County school leaders seek bids to develop historic Tomlinson building into staff housing

The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.

The historic Tomlinson Building in St. Petersburg's Mirror Lake district currently serves as a storage facility. Previously, it was an adult education center and now, Pinellas County school officials want to turn it into staff housing.

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

'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.

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

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.

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.