Gov. Signs My Safe Florida Home and Other Bills

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills passed during the recent special session, including up to $10K for owners to harden homes and more aid for Hurricane Idalia victims.

Inflation Eased in Oct. as It Continues to Cool

Gas, cars and airfare cost less last month. Prices rose 3.2% year-to-year in Oct. – still higher than the Fed’s 2% goal – for the smallest increase since June.

Checkerboard Flooring Getting Less Black and White

A long-time staple of upscale homes, the traditional black-and-white checkered floor isn’t going away, but it’s diversifying its color palate.

Fraudster Steals Fla. Mansion, Threatens Actual Owners

A Tampa court sentenced a man to 17 years for faking a charity that faked a Fla. mansion purchase – and then threatening to kill the real owners to keep them quiet.