The pork industry is facing one of its worst struggles in memory and an unwanted link to the so-called swine flu is exacerbating problems, experts told Congress on Thursday. ...more

October 23, 2009

As the holiday shopping season winds down, local and federal statistics show that reported incidents of shoplifting have increased this year. ...more

December 27, 2008

As the holiday shopping season winds down, local and federal statistics show that reported incidents of shoplifting have increased this year. ...more

December 26, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist announced Monday that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings, an agreement that industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of what they are already doing. ...more

December 2, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist announced today that Florida banks and mortgage lenders have agreed to delay certain foreclosure proceedings – an agreement industry leaders described as a "reaffirmation" of their practices rather than a major change. The announcement fell short of expectations that built up around Crist's initial comments last week about declaring a moratorium on foreclosures, possibly by executive order. Today, Crist made clear that the 45-day foreclosure freeze would be voluntary on the part of bankers and other participating lenders, giving homesteaded property owners the opportunity to renegotiate their payment plans. ...more

December 1, 2008

Tiffany Edwards thought she was running out of time to persuade her lender to work out a new loan so her growing family could stay in their Tampa home. ...more

November 28, 2008

Pasco residents can comment on the county's proposed foreclosure rescue plan during a Friday afternoon public hearing. ...more

November 19, 2008

Honor. What a powerful word! It is hard to define it in a way that will please everyone. Many define it as respect, admiration, reputation or reverence. What I am focusing on goes far beyond mere words. ...more

June 22, 2008

Pasco School District officials will pick the brains of area business leaders Monday. The educators are trying to tailor curriculum to meet the needs of the Pasco job market. We hope both sides approach this task with open minds. ...more

May 31, 2008

The Florida Tomato Growers Exchange, an agricultural cooperative, is right to encourage its members not to participate in so-called "penny-per-pound" agreements being pushed by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers. The exchange has cited concerns with these deals related to federal and state antitrust, labor and racketeering laws. ...more

November 28, 2007