Randy Miller blames the financial crisis on the Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 in his letter of March 25. In blaming the Democrats for the CRA, he seems to be unaware that the first George Bush signed a bill strengthening enforcement of its provisions. Even so, there is no way for any banker to be fined, let alone jailed, for violations. ...more

April 2, 2009

Hillsborough County officials, in an effort to keep neighborhoods from deteriorating during tough economic times, want to buy and rehabilitate foreclosed homes. ...more

March 30, 2009

Hillsborough County officials, in an effort to keep neighborhoods from deteriorating during tough economic times, want to buy and rehabilitate foreclosed homes. ...more

March 27, 2009

Hoping to arrest community blight in Clair-Mel City, Progress Village and Palm River, Hillsborough County is looking to buy foreclosed homes in the area for rehabilitation. ...more

March 25, 2009

With the recent closures of two Suzuki car dealerships, this low-price Japanese brand has disappeared from new car lots in Hillsborough County. ...more

January 30, 2009

With the recent closures of two Suzuki car dealerships, this low-price Japanese brand has disappeared from new car lots in Hillsborough County. ...more

January 28, 2009

Pasco County will put $9 million into buying and rehabilitating homes in areas hard-hit by the banking and foreclosure crisis during the next four years. Another $6.5 million will go toward down payment help. ...more

November 26, 2008

Pasco County will put $9 million into buying and rehabilitating homes in areas hit hard by the banking and foreclosure crises. An additional $6.5 million will go toward down payment assistance. ...more

November 25, 2008

Pasco County has opened the door to ideas on how to spend nearly $20 million in federal aid for a foreclosure rescue plan under consideration. ...more

November 22, 2008

Pasco County has opened the door to ideas on how to spend nearly $20 million in federal aid for a foreclosure rescue plan under consideration. The West Pasco Board of Realtors will oblige, Realtors President Greg Armstrong said this week. The group hopes to fill two buses to travel to Dade City for the County Commission meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 25. ...more

November 22, 2008