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A disabled son whose monthly Social Security check pays less than the average rent. A 70-year-old forced to delay retirement so he can pay bills. A recent college grad who commutes over an hour because she can’t afford to live near work. Religious leaders from the advocacy group Faith and Action for Strength Together say they hear stories like this every day from congregants crippled by rising ...

Officials are expected to vote on the Rays and Hines deal later in the spring.

Leaders hope to grab the attention of St. Pete Mayor Ken Welch.

Employees at Neart le Chéile were originally told the centre would close down at the end of December.

Rent had been increased by hundreds of dollars for St. Pete resident, Phillis Young.

Employees at Neart le Chéile in Clondalkin have been told the centre will close down at the end of next month.

FAST spoke in front of St. Petersburg City Hall demanding Mayor Ken Welch set a goal of creating 5,000 affordable housing units for families.

FAST says the homes should be affordable for families making $65,000 or less.

FAST Pinellas’ Nehemiah assembly put water quality, housing supply and criminal justice reform on center stage.

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