10+ hour, 22+ min ago   (532+ words) FLORIDA — A new federal housing law could change how manufactured homes are financed and, over time, how some are built. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, signed into law July 11, raises FHA-insured loan limits for manufactured housing and changes the…...

11+ hour, 2+ min ago   (281+ words) ORLANDO, Fla. — Rising gas prices are putting pressure on drivers in Florida and across the country, with some rideshare and food delivery drivers saying higher fuel costs are cutting into their earnings. Mitch Stein, a DoorDash driver, said he delivers…...

13+ hour, 8+ min ago   (424+ words) BARTOW, Fla. — State Road 60 could soon become a popular tourist route for travelers. A group of Polk County leaders and business owners want to transform the highway into “Route 60,” taking inspiration from the iconic Route 66. Katie Bevilacqua co-owns Golden Ridge…...

18+ hour, 54+ min ago   (123+ words) A new report submitted to the Florida legislature says the state has hundreds of unpaid bills for its immigration enforcement, according to our partners at the Tampa Bay Times. The DeSantis administration submitted a long-overdue report explaining how it’s been…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (620+ words) He's quickly making up for the drought. Brown scored three touchdowns in a decisive second quarter, including on consecutive punt returns, and Florida handled lower-division Campbell 52-3 on Saturday to start 2-0 for the first time since 2021. “He’s an electric player,” teammate…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (471+ words) PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Superintendent Kevin Hendrick announced recommendations Thursday that could impact 28 schools across the district. The proposal includes closing seven schools, creating two new K-8 schools and making changes to school boundaries or programs at several other campuses. The…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (403+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. — Jeanne Dubi and the Sarasota Audubon Society are managing 33 acres of land near the Celery Fields, land that was once expected to become part of an industrial park. "If you build homes or factories close to it, the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (356+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. — A Bradenton restaurant owner says rising food and supply costs are forcing price increases at Willy-Yums, where the restaurant is balancing higher expenses with lower customer spending. Robert Williams, co-owner of Willy-Yums off 14th Street West, said he has…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (510+ words) LARGO, Fla. — On Thursday, families across Pinellas County could learn whether major changes are coming to their schools. The district’s Superintendent Kevin Hendrick and Chief Operations Officer will present comprehensive recommendations to the school board that could include school closures,…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (544+ words) LARGO, Fla. -- A Largo town hall meeting on the state’s proposed homestead property tax exemption increase drew outbursts from residents and sharp disagreement over how the measure could affect city services. The meeting focused on Amendment 3 and its potential impact…...