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.

United Way Suncoast recently distributed $350,000 to 24 community partners across the Tampa Bay region.

Federal lawmakers passed changes to work requirements for SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as part of the Big, Beautiful Bill Act this year.

Earlier this month, Florida lawmakers learned that the state had a 15% error rate in 2024, which will soon cost the state roughly $1 billion a year.

Tierra Carter answers the 1-800 phone line for the Social Security Administration. She says the shutdown is taking a toll on her finances and peace of mind.

SNAP recipients should receive their benefits in October. The White House also pledged to keep WIC operational using tariff revenues.

It was one of several policy recommendations discussed by housing experts at a recent Debate-A-Bull speaker event at the University of South Florida.

Local charities are stepping in to fill the gaps during the government shutdown.