Florida ranked as the worst state in the country for aging in place: Study

When it comes to retiring, Florida is a popular spot for seniors, but a new study is challenging that long-held belief. New research on the best and worst states for "aging in place" has Florida ranked last in the country.

Tampa average rent prices higher than national average: Zillow report

Average Tampa rent prices are higher than the national average, according to new numbers from Zillow. As of April 30, the average rent in Tampa is $2,213, according to new Zillow data.

Are Florida's home insurance reforms helping homeowners?

As Florida's homeowners dispute insurance denials from last year's hurricanes, state reforms intended to improve service and bring down our bills are coming under scrutiny.

More US cities now require six-figure incomes to afford rent: Here's where

Affordability is becoming a growing challenge for U.S. renters, with Zillow reporting that renters now need to earn over $100,000 to comfortably afford a typical rental in some cities.

Florida home insurance: Reviewing the impact on state reforms

State lawmakers made it harder to sue insurance companies, to reduce frivolous lawsuits, and bring down insurance costs, but some lawmakers said they did not have all the data they wanted or needed when they passed these reforms. 

Tampa leaders announce major project to redevelop downtown’s north end

Tampa leaders announced a major project on Tuesday to redevelop the north end of downtown, eventually transforming it into an urban housing district. 

Residents of Bradenton Beach mobile home park fighting eviction post-Hurricane Helene

The Pines Trailer Park in Bradenton Beach has withstood the test of time, but now, the park’s owner is telling residents that everyone will soon be evicted. 

Gen Z and millennials have regrets over home purchases, study finds

There’s some buyers' remorse for younger homebuyers who may have jumped at low interest rates during the pandemic, and are now finding the cost of ownership is more than they bargained for.

US cities with the most affordable rent in 2025

The cities with the most affordable rent were those that had rent as low as 15% of the median income.

Large crowd calls on St. Pete to create more affordable housing

More than 1,500 people a packed sanctuary Monday night at the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg to demand the city do more to address the housing crisis.

Resilient SRQ replaces home damaged during Hurricane Ian, dozens more to follow

Before Hurricanes Helene and Milton, there was Hurricane Ian. Now, nearly three years after that storm tore apart Diane Flanagan's home in Venice, a new beginning finally took shape. 

Broken elevators create chaos for residents of downtown high-rise

The last thing you want to see when living in a high-rise apartment building is that the elevators are out of service.