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 ...

But with the ongoing government shutdown entering its fourth week, the growing unease that Friday will pass without paychecks being deposited into the accounts of the 1.3 million service members, ...

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 ...

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

Stephanie Reyes, who works to provide for a family of six, is among the estimated nearly 3 million Florida residents who ...

Florida Democratic legislators are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency on food insecurity, as nearly 3 million Floridians face potential loss of federal food assistance if the ...

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 ...

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

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The welfare assistance program Hope Florida, spearheaded by Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, is under intense scrutiny following questions from lawmakers over the handling of a ...