Many Florida condo buildings could lose state-run insurance coverage under new bill. Here's why
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would strip condo associations of access to state-run Citizens Property Insurance if they don't comply with new building safety laws.
A Florida lawmaker has filed a bill that would strip condo associations of access to state-run Citizens Property Insurance if they don't comply with new building safety laws.
Redington Beach resident sits down with officials as storm-damaged homes still left without permits
It's been nearly five months since Hurricane Helene made landfall, flooding hundreds of homes along the Tampa Bay area's beach towns.
It's been nearly five months since Hurricane Helene made landfall, flooding hundreds of homes along the Tampa Bay area's beach towns.
St. Petersburg residents could face code violations amid hurricane rebuilds
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
St. Petersburg residents are still dealing with the aftermath of last year’s hurricanes. Many are now facing code enforcement violations for rebuilding their storm-damaged homes without proper permits.
Indian Rocks Beach commission delays decision on short-term rental ordinance, workshop ordered instead
The controversy over vacation rental homes continues on Indian Rocks Beach. The city was supposed to vote on approving changes before pushing the discussion down the line.
The controversy over vacation rental homes continues on Indian Rocks Beach. The city was supposed to vote on approving changes before pushing the discussion down the line.
Asphalt shingles may not last as long as once thought. Here's what new research shows
How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.
How well do asphalt shingles hold up against strong winds? State officials say they don't last as long as once thought.
St. Pete mayor addresses Rays’ future, affordable housing, hurricane recovery in ‘State of the City’
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch spoke for close to an hour Tuesday morning as he gave his annual State of the City Address. He covered a lot of ground, speaking about everything from affordable housing, to the Tampa Bay Rays’ future, to hurricane recovery.
What is home swapping? Here's why more vacationers are doing it
There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.
There’s a growing number of Americans choosing to swap houses on vacation instead of booking hotels or a short-term rental property, including a St. Petersburg woman who says it’s one of the best ways for her to travel the world.
More than 10,000 households living in hotels after Helene, Milton through FEMA program
Jason Rule and his girlfriend lost everything, other than some of their clothes, when Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded their home in South Pasadena.
Jason Rule and his girlfriend lost everything, other than some of their clothes, when Hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded their home in South Pasadena.
The most and least affordable cities for renters: Final 2024 data
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
Rental prices have spiked significantly making it more challenging for consumers to find housing in certain cities based on data from a new housing market report.
St. Pete hosts affordable housing fair for those displaced by hurricanes
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Hundreds of families are still in limbo, waiting to get back into their homes after the hurricanes, so the City of St. Petersburg hosted a rental housing fair Wednesday night to connect those in need with affordable housing options.
Discounted leases, flexible terms available Wednesday for Bay Area residents displaced by hurricanes
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Nearly four months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton displaced thousands of residents across Florida's gulf coast, the City of St. Petersburg is teaming up with the Bay Area Apartment Association to help people find housing solutions.
Sarasota County Commission discusses Hurricane Debby relief as residents 'suffer'
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
Tropical storm Debby caused flooding in Sarasota that hadn’t been seen in years.
95-year-old St. Pete resident fighting $500 ‘erroneous’ water bill
More customers in St. Petersburg said they’ve been hit with an unusually high water bill.
More customers in St. Petersburg said they’ve been hit with an unusually high water bill.
Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Man, woman arrested for squatting in Florida home after neighbor becomes suspicious: SCSO
A man and woman were arrested at a home in Nokomis after a neighbor suspected that the two were squatting, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
A man and woman were arrested at a home in Nokomis after a neighbor suspected that the two were squatting, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
6 major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high, DOJ says
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Several large landlords in the U.S. are being sued by the Justice Department for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high. Here’s what to know.
Jimmy Carter's Habitat for Humanity legacy: 'He stood up for us'
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn spent decades helping build thousands of homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Florida condo owners look at higher costs as new regulations take effect in the new year
Florida condominium owners are looking at higher costs from condo associations in the new year, a consequence of a safety law passed by state lawmakers in 2022.
Florida condominium owners are looking at higher costs from condo associations in the new year, a consequence of a safety law passed by state lawmakers in 2022.
Private vs. county appraisals: Why there’s a drastic difference in storm damage property valuations
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.
For residents who have received their appraisals, many say the valuations are drastically lower than expected — sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars below what they believe is accurate.
Realtor urges buyers to do ‘due diligence’ buying hurricane-damaged homes
Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.
Two months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged thousands of homes across Tampa Bay, the cleanup process is still in its early stages.