Bay area home sales jumped 34 percent in November as buyers took advantage of a federal tax credit incentive. Meanwhile, prices showed more signs of stabilizing, according to Florida Realtors. ...more

December 23, 2009

As you know, each year that the federal government runs a budget deficit, it must borrow money in your name to pay for the shortfall. ...more

October 29, 2009

State Sen. Mike Fasano wants to eliminate a quirk in state law that can cause property taxes to rise even as home values drop. ...more

February 18, 2009

Two weeks ago, hundreds of firefighters packed Tampa City Council chambers in what turned out to be a successful effort to persuade council members to side with them in a bitter pay dispute with the mayor. ...more

September 4, 2008

Two weeks ago, hundreds of firefighters packed City Council chambers in what turned out to be a successful effort to persuade council members to side with them in a bitter pay dispute with the mayor. ...more

September 3, 2008

The calls are coming into college financial aid offices daily. "I lost my job." ...more

August 22, 2008

Inflation, the need to stay competitive and a shift in state funding can cost a bundle. ...more

June 5, 2008

Hernando County residents continue to increase their demands for emergency workers. Calls for service to city and county first responders went up as much as 20 percent during the year, though the spike is considerably less than 2006's. ...more

January 5, 2008

Nearly 2 million low-income Medicare participants could be switched to different insurance plans for their prescription drug coverage next year. ...more

November 4, 2007