WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats say they've reached a Medicare deal that secures critical support from heartland and Pacific lawmakers for health overhaul legislation. ...more

October 22, 2009

Foreclosure activity in July receded slightly in Hillsborough County, but the level remains high across the area. Filings continued to rise in Florida, which was second behind California in sheer volume. Here's a look at the monthly numbers. ...more

August 13, 2009

After spending two weeks on Indian Rocks Beach during the Christmas holidays and reading Mike Salinero's article "How Green Are We?" (Dec. 22) my answer would have to be "Not nearly green enough." I grew up in Pinellas County, but I live in Norway. ...more

January 22, 2008