When homeowners vanish amid a foreclosure, neighbors can be left with eyesores: unruly lawns scattered with debris and mold growing on homes and driveways. ...more

November 3, 2009

With so many foreclosures, is it legal for a condominium to withhold services? We have a couple of units that have been delinquent for several months. The condominium budget pays for cable TV, and we would like to cut this service to the delinquent units. ...more

November 1, 2009

This month marks one year since the foreclosed home across the street from me was supposed to be sold at auction at the courthouse. ...more

November 1, 2009

This month marks one year since the foreclosed home across the street from me was supposed to be sold at auction at the courthouse. ...more

October 29, 2009

Fire destroyed a vacant house early this morning along Mobley Road in northwestern Hillsborough County. ...more

October 28, 2009

For years, weekends have been about produce, housewares, clothing, hot breakfasts and bartering with vendors at the American Legion Flea Market. ...more

October 26, 2009

I agree with Mr. Turberville. My companion of almost 21 years has two rental places that he can't rent because of two neighbors. They each have a lot of dogs in cages and the smell will knock you out. Plus the one neighbor also does mechanic work on other people's cars on our property, it is zoned residential. ...more

October 22, 2009

A 74-year-old woman is recovering from injuries she received after being attacked by five raccoons at her front door Saturday evening, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

October 4, 2009

This is a reply to Arthur P. Allyn's letter. First: Hate is a strong word to use no matter who uses it and it's a word I'd never use. I think Sheriff Benton is doing a wonderful job. In her last two elections, my husband and I had her election signs in our yard. As a matter of fact, Sheriff Benton's mom and dad are neighbors and friends of ours. ...more

October 1, 2009

The owner of a South Tampa restaurant has been charged with failing to pay state taxes. ...more

September 23, 2009