1+ week, 4+ day ago   (496+ words) TOWN 'N' COUNTRY, Fla. — Hillsborough County commissioners have unanimously approved new regulations for short-term rental properties, including mandatory registration, a $200 annual fee per rental unit and increased oversight by the county. The new rules are being welcomed by some residents…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (354+ words) HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Short-term rentals are coming under new scrutiny in Hillsborough County as commissioners consider regulations that would give the county more oversight of vacation rental properties. County commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing Wednesday on proposed…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (740+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — With home prices and borrowing costs keeping homeownership out of reach for some Tampa Bay residents, an old path to buying a home is getting another look: rent-to-own. Rent-to-own arrangements typically allow someone to rent a property for…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (402+ words) ONECO, Fla. — A 118-year-old home in Manatee County has become the first property in county history to receive a local historic landmark designation. The Johnson Helm home, built in 1908 in historic Oneco, has been home to Bradenton resident Margi Nanney,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (203+ words) During the first meeting on the issue in June, officials voted 4-0 to move forward with the proposal after considering public input. "Shoreline launching has a lot of negative effects on the environment," said Director of Parks and Recreation Tony Mulkey....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (440+ words) TAMPA, Fla. — Investment and development are expanding across Tampa, but for some longtime East Tampa homeowners, the changes are raising concerns about whether they will be able to afford to remain in the community. A recent CBRE survey ranked Tampa…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (516+ words) The construction industry is facing a workforce shortage as experienced workers approach retirement, prompting some homebuilders to focus on recruiting and training younger workers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that about 22% of workers in the construction industry were…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (544+ words) INVERNESS, Fla. — A new report indicates that property values in Citrus County continue to climb. The county’s preliminary 2026 tax roll shows the total taxable value of property in Citrus County increased about 7% from last year. There’s been a trend of…...