Economy / Business

The money is nearly double the $26 million that was initially proposed to deal with the city's housing crisis.

The proposal would require approval from lawmakers during the 2023 legislative session. It includes sales-tax exemptions for a year on books for readers under age 17, toys for children between ages 2 and 12 and athletic equipment for kids under 18.

The raises will impact 95 different job titles. Housekeepers, cooks and security guards will see the biggest differences, the company said.

Electricity costs increased nationally for the fourth consecutive month in August, according to the Consumer Price Index released on Tuesday.

The unemployment rate of 2.7% is unchanged from July, and an estimated 293,000 Floridians were out of work last month.

The Tunnels to Towers Foundation — which will provide 76 mortgage-free homes to first responders and Gold Star families — donated the piece, which will be kept as an inspiration in a Pasco County fire station.

“Trees are an essential element of a community's health and of a resident's health as well," Tampa Mayor Jane Castor said.

Data show that real-estate scams are a persistent problem in the greater Tampa Bay region. In Hillsborough, Manatee and Pasco counties, the number of victims and loss amount are on the rise.

The average price of a gallon of gas in Florida has fallen to $3.45.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says friends and family members have had to declare bankruptcy, had wages garnished and their homes repossessed after signing unenforceable “admission agreements.”

Three women explain how life’s surprises can catapult their efforts to carefully manage limited budgets and lead to financial distress.

Construction on Airside D will begin in 2024 and is estimated to accommodate 13 million additional passengers by 2037.