A lot of people make resolutions this time of year, and our county, cities, towns and schools should be no exception. Of course, most people break resolutions, and by the time you read this, several are already tossed, but it's critical that our governmental entities stick to theirs. ...more

January 2, 2009 |

Our biggest impediment to the free market is the government. They either over control or overlook responsibilities established by themselves. Their inefficient means of conducting business is sending us citizens into debt slavery while they bale out their Bubbas and leave us for shark bait. ...more

December 18, 2008 |

Criticizing the White House directly for the first time since November's election, President-elect Barack Obama on Sunday accused President Bush of not doing enough to stem the nation's home foreclosure crisis. ...more

December 8, 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 |

As some head home for the holidays, families facing a financial crisis and foreclosure are hoping they will have a home - their home - for the holiday season. ...more

November 27, 2008 |

Gov. Charlie Crist says he's contemplating an emergency freeze on foreclosures for the holidays. ...more

November 25, 2008 |

Gov. Charlie Crist says he's contemplating an emergency freeze on foreclosures for the holidays. ...more

November 24, 2008 |

The number of foreign children adopted by Americans fell 12 percent in the past year, reaching the lowest level since 1999 as some countries clamped down on the process and others battled with allegations of adoption fraud. ...more

November 18, 2008 |

Citigroup says it is imposing a moratorium on most foreclosures as part of a series of initiatives aimed at helping at-risk borrowers remain in their homes - making Citi the latest big bank to announce sweeping efforts to try to curtail losses from souring mortgages. ...more

November 11, 2008 |