Buyers eager to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to fork over bigger down payments and face more intense reviews of their potential purchases. ...more

February 6, 2009

Buyers anxious to snatch up deals on Florida condos may have to plunk down higher down payments and have the condominium complex scrutinized. Fannie Mae, one of the largest providers of U.S. mortgages, is requiring more cash upfront and taking over the condo review process from its lenders. Amy Bonitatibus, Fannie Mae spokeswoman, said that's because condos are at a higher risk of failure in this economy. ...more

February 5, 2009

If you're not in deep debt, I'm sure you have one friend or family member - if not more - who is. ...more

January 18, 2009

ELLENTON - Deputies began to investigate a possible human trafficking operation Thursday and arrested seven people, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 5, 2008

Zephyrhills Spring Water Co.'s plan to build a retention pond on property it owns east of its plant in the city is only a small part of a growing level of discomfort some of its residential neighbors are feeling about the bottler these days. ...more

December 14, 2007

Regarding 'It's Time To Scale Back 9/11 Events, Some Say' (Nation/World, Sept. 2): ...more

September 11, 2007