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Former Florida Sen. Jeff Brandes talks insurance, housing, Hope Florida and more

Jeff Brandes is a self-proclaimed policy addict, and the former Florida senator and current leader of the nonprofit Florida Policy Project was at WMNF’s Tampa studio today to talk about homeowners insurance, Florida’s $115 billion budget,...
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Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard talks St. Pete’s downtown, affordable housing, FEMA and more

St. Petersburg City Councilwoman Brandi Gabbard has thoughts about the Tampa Bay Rays, but there’s so much more going on in the Sunshine City. Gabbard, a Managing Broker for Suncoast Realty Solutions who represents District...

Hillsborough Commissioners vote to repeal millions for affordable housing

Listen: Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to repeal the County’s Affordable Housing Fund. Supporters of the fund packed the meeting and expressed disappointment after the vote.  The crowd at the Hillsborough County Commission...
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Gov. DeSantis signs two bills to eliminate squatter rights in Florida

Listen: Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Sarasota Monday morning to sign two new Senate bills that eliminate squatter rights on commercial properties and in public lodging.  Senate Bill 322 will protect the...

Affordable housing top of mind at ‘State of Tampa’s Downtown’ forum

Listen: Luxury apartments and condos continue to pop up in downtown Tampa, but there are still limited options for affordable housing in the region.  Housing affordability was a hot topic at this year’s State of...

Passive Designed Houses with Nicolette Tiedemann

Join Tanja Vidovic and guest Nicolette Tiedemann to discuss the passive house building method and homes that heat and cool themselves.

Tampa faith org asks local leaders to commit to funding affordable housing

Listen: Faith leaders and advocates in Hillsborough County are calling on local leaders to commit to affordable housing, mental health, and environmental reforms.  They are hosting an event Tuesday evening hoping for a commitment from...

The Scoop: Mon. March 3rd, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Tropicana Field & Gas Plant film, Florida Housing Market, NOAA layoffs.
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Seminole Republican files bill to limit areas where corporate-owned housing is allowed

Listen: A bill filed by a Seminole Republican Representative Berny Jacques would limit where big corporations could own homes in Florida.  He said the goal of the bill is to put people over profits.  “As...
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Florida leaning towards a ‘buyer’s market’ for real estate in 2025, Zillow expert says

Listen: The new year may see a market benefitting homebuyers as experts predict growth for Tampa and the rest of the state.  Chief economist at Zillow Skylar Olsen says Florida is leaning toward a buyers’ market....
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A bill is back in Florida to protect farmworker housing after it was vetoed by DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a proposal aimed at providing housing for migrant farmworkers; a bill back for the 2025 legislative session.
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Some Floridians have to work well over 40 hours a week to afford rent, report shows

Listen: A new report shows some Florida residents need to work way more than the standard 40-hour workweek just to afford rent in the state. The report is by financial technology company Self, and published in...
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