Pasco residents already are facing a possible economic double whammy by early 2010 that could turn into a triple blow without action, state lawmakers say. ...more

October 28, 2009

A state lawmaker says Florida should place restrictions on brokers like two Pinellas County companies that are accused of pocketing deposits made on big trucks and heavy equipment. ...more

January 7, 2009

A state lawmaker said Florida should act to place restrictions on brokers like two Pinellas County companies that are accused of pocketing deposits made on big trucks and heavy equipment. ...more

January 6, 2009

Global Funding LLC, a financial company in Clearwater that is the subject of four government investigations, three lawsuits and dozens of complaints is out of business, according to a public relations firm hired by Global. ...more

November 3, 2008

They often claim to be "top officials" in the Nigerian government and ask you to keep their correspondence top secret, whether it came via e-mail or the Postal Service. ...more

November 21, 2007

A former stockbroker was sentenced to 15 years in prison today for racketeering, fraud, grand theft, and money laundering in a $1.1 million venture capital scheme. ...more

November 20, 2007