St. Pete construction company sues former county employee who cost them $1 million
Last week, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested construction and building investigator Andrea Wagner. Now, a construction company is suing her for damages.
Last week, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office arrested construction and building investigator Andrea Wagner. Now, a construction company is suing her for damages.
Gov. DeSantis expects reforms as insurers set to cancel policies
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed confidence that a special legislative session will help stabilize Florida’s property-insurance system, but the troubled market is taking another blow as a group of companies is poised to cancel more than 68,000 policies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday expressed confidence that a special legislative session will help stabilize Florida’s property-insurance system, but the troubled market is taking another blow as a group of companies is poised to cancel more than 68,000 policies.
CFO Jimmy Patronis calls on lawmakers to pass anti-fraud initiatives during special session on insurance
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called on lawmakers to pass anti-fraud initiatives during their special session on insurance later this month.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis called on lawmakers to pass anti-fraud initiatives during their special session on insurance later this month.
$676 million available to struggling homeowners in Florida
Help has been around, but not many Florida homeowners may know about it.
Help has been around, but not many Florida homeowners may know about it.
'Bring it back to life': Sarasota home preserves past for future generations
The home was built in 1971 by electrician Frank Williams, who was the original homeowner. It's a mid-century home that has been renovated from top to bottom.
The home was built in 1971 by electrician Frank Williams, who was the original homeowner. It's a mid-century home that has been renovated from top to bottom.
Tampa Bay nonprofits help build, repair houses to help struggling homeowners
Two Tampa Bay nonprofits that build and repair homes hammered out a deal to help struggling homeowners as part of a solution to the area’s housing crisis.
Two Tampa Bay nonprofits that build and repair homes hammered out a deal to help struggling homeowners as part of a solution to the area’s housing crisis.
Florida lawmakers prepare for property insurance special session as crisis continues
More Floridians are getting notices that they’re being dropped from their current property insurance companies. It’s part of the crisis state lawmakers are hoping to solve during a one-week special session next month.
More Floridians are getting notices that they’re being dropped from their current property insurance companies. It’s part of the crisis state lawmakers are hoping to solve during a one-week special session next month.
Special session called for Florida lawmakers to consider property insurance legislation
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
House for sale goes viral thanks to bedroom sign
The Wisconsin home is listed at $420,000.
The Wisconsin home is listed at $420,000.
Code enforcement officers conduct sweeps to clean up Manatee County neighborhoods
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
Code enforcement officers are conducting sweeps over the next several months from Palmetto to Bradenton with the goal of cleaning up Manatee County.
Monday deadline approaches for special session decision on skyrocketing property insurance
Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee sent a letter to lawmakers Thursday asking if they would support a special session regarding property insurance. Sixty percent of the entire Florida legislature would need to say 'yes' for it to happen.
Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee sent a letter to lawmakers Thursday asking if they would support a special session regarding property insurance. Sixty percent of the entire Florida legislature would need to say 'yes' for it to happen.
How Florida homeowners can protect themselves as insurance rates spike, insurers decline to renew policies
Claims amounting to billions of dollars from Hurricanes Irma and Michael, combined with insurance fraud litigation have increased costs in the industry. Insurers are blaming roofing contractors and public adjusters for the fraud.
Claims amounting to billions of dollars from Hurricanes Irma and Michael, combined with insurance fraud litigation have increased costs in the industry. Insurers are blaming roofing contractors and public adjusters for the fraud.
Spring cleaning: The dirty spots overlooked and how to create a healthier home
From the floors, to the ceiling and everything in between, a good spring cleaning could benefit any home.
From the floors, to the ceiling and everything in between, a good spring cleaning could benefit any home.
Entire historic Tennessee town for sale for $725K
Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.
Water Valley, Tennessee is up for sale and real estate broker Christa Swartz said her phone hasn’t stopped ringing with potential buyers.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Experts warn against foregoing inspection process when buying a home
Demand for homes is high in Tampa Bay and across the country, but inventory is low.
Demand for homes is high in Tampa Bay and across the country, but inventory is low.
How to buy your dream home in a hot sellers' market
If you've looked into buying a home recently, then you know it's a sellers' market. Here are some things to consider if you're looking to buy your dream home.
If you've looked into buying a home recently, then you know it's a sellers' market. Here are some things to consider if you're looking to buy your dream home.
Venice homeowners association fines resident $2,500 over legally-protected clothesline
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Venice resident Denise Wuetcher loves the Florida sunshine, especially when it comes to drying her laundry.
Bugs could live in your Christmas tree — here are some ways to get rid of them
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.
Before you head out and pick a real Christmas tree, here are some tips on how to keep the bugs that may be living inside it out of your house.