Licensed foster homes in Florida have declined sharply, leaving fewer beds for children. Local nonprofits and students are recruiting and training new foster parents.

A federal suit says i‑Ready's maker collects and shares sweeping student data, with filings alleging analytics payloads were sent to third-party trackers. Local districts are watching.

Students and the union say nine‑month graduate stipends at USF don’t cover Tampa living costs, and enrollment is slipping as a result.

Residents at Yankee Traveler in Largo say a new park guideline bars resale of trailers built in 1984 or earlier, potentially leaving dozens with no equity.

Neighborhood groups in St. Petersburg are pressing the city to rebuild the historic Jungle Prada Pier after an April 16 council vote to demolish the storm-damaged structure. Residents say the pier’s history and local business impacts make a like-for-like replacement essential.

A regional summit in Bradenton on April 30 will push registered apprenticeships as a practical fix for Tampa Bay's hiring gaps. CareerSource Suncoast and partners aim to help employers set up earn-while-you-learn pipelines.

A Miami man claimed a $25 million Gold Rush Multiplier scratch-off and chose a $15.96 million lump-sum after buying the ticket at a Miami Walmart.

Sunrise St. Pete is deploying $159.8M in HUD disaster funds for housing repairs, buyouts and infrastructure after Idalia and Helene.

Dozens of Hillsborough schools are over Florida’s legal class‑size caps, putting pressure on teachers and facilities. District leaders say fixes will take time and money.

Boone-based Samaritan's Purse added 19 rebuild locations after Hurricane Helene; dozens of homes are complete or underway and applications are open across four states.

SmartAsset's 2025 analysis puts comfortable pay for many single Floridians near six figures, while families of four often need well over $200k to feel financially secure.

UCF’s Winter 2026 forecast says Florida will keep growing through 2029 but at a slower pace, with energy volatility and housing softness likely to curb gains.

One hundred new, larger Hope Cottages opened at Tampa Hope in East Ybor, adding climate-controlled private units and boosting on-site shelter capacity.