Consumers shopping for a loan have yet to see much benefit from the government takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac almost three weeks ago, but the new chief executive officers of the mortgage finance companies planned to tell lawmakers Thursday that they are working to stabilize the housing market. ...more

September 26, 2008

SARASOTA - The Herald-Tribune announced cost-saving measures Tuesday that will result in 33 employees losing their jobs as the media company - like most across the nation - continues to struggle in a flagging economy. ...more

August 5, 2008

TAMPA - Anybody wanting to sell off a stolen gun probably wouldn't take it to a legitimate gun store – there are just too many hoops to jump through, Hillsborough County Sheriff David Gee said. ...more

October 31, 2007

Each morning, Eric Peoples sits up in bed and starts his day with a cough. A deep, long, hacking cough. ...more

October 28, 2007