For many first-time buyers, the biggest hurdle to homeownership isn’t the monthly mortgage — it’s coming up with the money needed to close. Down payments and closing costs can add up to thousands of ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida’s agriculture department will “be doing more” to help the nearly 3 million ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that the state’s agriculture department will “be doing more” to help the nearly 3 million ...

Florida Housing offers fixed-rate loans, grants, and down-payment assistance. Hometown Heroes and FL Assist programs provide second mortgage support options. Qualifying buyers must meet income, credit ...

Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 ...

All 43 Democratic Florida state legislators sent a letter Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) asking him to declare a state of ...

Applications for the 2025 Hometown Heroes program opened on Aug. 18. Essential Florida workers can get up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance through the program The fund has $50 ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Thousands of Florida families face empty classrooms and reduced food assistance next week if the federal government shutdown continues. Head ...

Democrats ask state money be used to buy food for food pantries as nearly 3 million people lose access to the food assistance ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – While Florida homeowners anxiously await property insurance relief, legislators are considering more than a dozen bills that would revive the My Safe Florida Home Program, which ...

The Homes for Heroes program is for teachers, firefighters, EMS personnel, law enforcement officials, health care ...