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For years, Florida regulators have warned people to be wary of which home repair contractor they hire. The state, a mecca for retirees and a magnet for hurricanes, has long had a reputation as a hotbed for scammers, particularly in seasonal home repair work. But lawyers who specialize in consumer protection say this is not just the result of bad actors and eager marks.

County commissioners will decide in October if boats will be allowed to anchor for more than 30 days off Miami's coastline.

Byron Donalds, Anna Paulina Luna and Randy Fine said they won't support any bill until the SAVE America Act passes

The World Cup is offering the 16 host cities a chance to take action against one of the biggest problems they face — homelessness.

A survey found that about one in three Florida homeowners want to sell their homes but won't because giving up their pandemic-era mortgage interest rate simply costs too much. This equates to more than 113,000 homeowners in the state.

Zumper's latest Miami Metro Report shows that Homestead, Weston, and Miramar recorded the largest annual rent price declines in the region last month, each falling more than 7%.

Under the plan, homeowners whose primary home has a taxable value of $150 thousand or less would pay property taxes only for schools starting next year. That value would go up to $250 thousand in 2028.

A September 2025 state analysis found that 28% of Florida’s primary residences have a market value of $250,000 or below, and 76% are valued at $500,000 or below.

As investors target Miami’s higher ground, community advocates urge Black homeowners to hold onto property and generational wealth

Mobile home owners from Silver Court Park demonstrated outside Commissioner Ralph Rosado's office asking for his help in negotiating for more time to pick up and leave.

Legislation waiving building permits on single-family residential projects valued under $7,500 has been signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. It takes effect July 1.

Supporters say it’s an innovative way to deal with the state’s housing needs. Critics said its passage would lead to disaster for decades to come.