South Florida renters face housing costs at 50% of income
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — More than 3,000 people responded to a WPTV Facebook post regarding our recent…
High childcare costs push Florida parents out of workforce
The cost of childcare is increasingly becoming an affordability issue for parents. “Having four children in daycare is…
This Florida-based insurer is lowering rates for homeowners
Security First Insurance is lowering homeowners insurance rates by an average of 5.6%, the latest in a series…
Homeowner battles ‘gut-wrenching’ My Safe Florida Home hurdles
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — A West Boca Raton homeowner says her efforts to receive a promised grant…
Florida property tax cut could shift burden to renters, critics warn
MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. — A proposed expansion of Florida’s homestead exemption could lower tax bills for homeowners, but…
Property tax proposal: What Florida voters are saying
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida voters will decide this November whether to roll back property taxes by…
Lawmakers approve property tax cut proposal, measure heads to ballot
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers on Tuesday passed a property tax cut proposal that would create a $250,000…
Hidden factor driving up Florida home insurance premiums
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Florida homeowners are opening insurance renewal notices — and many are not happy…
My Safe Florida Home grant money still available in 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Anne Bendel did everything she was supposed to do to get a grant…
Fla. property tax fight could trigger third special session
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida lawmakers seem more likely than ever to be headed toward a third special session…
Local city ranked top mid-size housing market for buyers
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A new study by Consumer Affairs ranks Port St. Lucie as the No.…
WPTV travels to Tallahassee, gets answers on insurance market
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida insurance leaders and regulators are gathering in Tallahassee this week to discuss the state’s…