The findings were revealed during a luncheon at the University of South Florida on Feb. 17 with more than 250 business, nonprofit and government leaders.

The Florida Department of Children and Families has made budget requests to bolster the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Florida after Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill shifted some costs to states.

WUSF's Gabriella Paul spoke about the fallout of federal data deserts with Urban Institute researcher Elaine Waxman.

The Trump administration discontinued future releases of the USDA’s Household Food Security survey, calling it “redundant,” “costly,” and “subjective, liberal fodder.” Food policy experts disagree.

The bill, SB48, is similar to one that nearly passed last year. It proposes legalizing "granny flats," also known as accessory dwelling units, wherever single-family homes are allowed in the state.

PSTA is proposing an express bus route with continuous service between downtown St. Petersburg and Tampa International Airport. A new cross-bay ferry service is already set to launch in 2026.

In January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment.

Programs that made the cut, like lawyers and doctors, can borrow up to $200,000. Those that did not, including nurses, can borrow half that.

In the latest installment of the University of South Florida’s Debate-A-Bull speaker series, a panel of experts discussed the prospect of nixing state property taxes.

The City of Tampa approved $1.8 million in East Tampa Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) funds for legacy owners to turn a vacant lot into affordable housing.

Despite the government reopening, leaders of regional food banks say they don't expect demand to slow anytime soon.

Federal lawmakers reached a deal to reopen the government Wednesday night. But several Head Start locations across the Tampa Bay region have already closed and sent staff home.