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Tampa run-off candidate on WMNF’s Sunday Forum

Candidate Dr. Sonja Brookins came to the Sunday Forum to discuss the issues in the run-up to the City of Tampa run-off elections. Local control, affordable housing, neighborhood empowerment and development were all on topic.
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Affordable housing plan gets final approval in Florida Legislature

The Florida Legislature's $711 million effort to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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UPDATE: St. Petersburg passes a housing-density increase; it draws mixed reactions from local groups

Listen: Update: On Thursday evening after this story aired St. Pete City Council passed the housing-density increase. The St Petersburg city council will vote on a measure to increase housing density in the city, however,...

Tampa Bay area leaders commit to fix housing and flooding problems at forum

The Hillsborough Organization for Progress and Equality, or HOPE is composed of 25 interfaith and interracial member congregations. They sought to get commitments from local public officials to attain criminal justice reform, housing and mental...

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 17th, 2023

WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 17th, 2023
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Housing bill teed up in Florida Senate

A $711 million proposal intended to make housing more affordable for working Floridians is ready to quickly go before the state Senate.
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St Pete is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters

St Petersburg city council committee is proceeding with a proposal to have stronger protections for renters.
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A new bill is being proposed in Florida to reduce taxes on affordable housing

A new bill (SB 220 and HB 229)is being proposed that would reduce taxes on affordable housing units in Florida.
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Hillsborough County continues to push for greater awareness of new tenant protections, more than one year out

The Hillsborough County Commission last year approved a ‘Tenant’s Bill of Rights’ ordinance that, among other things, contains a ban on what’s known as source of income discrimination. This provision prohibits landlords and property owners...

Temple Terrace residents could soon be covered under Hillsborough County’s Tenant’s Bill of Rights

Temple Terrace City Council last month quietly voted to request that Hillsborough County’s Tenant’s Bill of Rights ordinance cover its city residents. Because the ordinance currently only applies to unincorporated Hillsborough County, it does not...
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Orange County rent control battle goes to the Florida Supreme Court

Orange County has gone to the Florida Supreme Court in a battle about a ballot measure aimed at rent control.
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Housing challenges linger in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Temporary housing remains an issue for thousands of residents displaced by Hurricane Ian, two months after the storm.

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