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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — An Escambia County, Fla., woman has a new place to call home thanks to a county assistance program. Escambia County District 5 resident Luverne Bonner celebrates her new ...

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