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New controversial bill could speed up foreclosure process in Florida

Everyone agrees Senate Bill 87 will speed up the foreclosure process, but consumer advocates claim, in some cases, it will put more of a burden on borrowers

Loved ones want to know why Royal Palms cemetery owner sitll allowed to operate

The owner of two landmark cemeteries in St. Petersburg claims he's fixed some of the multiple violations state regulators filed against him. I-Team reporter

What if you could find out about your home's past before you buy?

So many buyers have jumped back into the housing market that prices are up and supply is limited. What if you could get a background check on the home you’re

Short sales show up on credit reports as foreclosure, sellers unable to get…

More than two million Americans have unloaded their homes via short sales since the housing market burst. Now some of them are ready to get back into the

Wedding memories crashed by photographer who did not deliver

A St. Petersburg couple spent their savings and an entire year planning the wedding of their dreams. But Amy and Chris Smith said it's what happened later that

iPhone case doubles as a stun gun that shocks with 650,000 volts

It seems that everywhere you go these days everyone has a case on their smartphone to protect it from just about anything.  But how about a case that protects

Taking Action for You: New street light aimed at making streets safer scares…

Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn's Bright Lights, Safe Nights initiative delivered new street lights to high crime neighborhoods. But one resident said, in her case,

Left homeless thanks to a bad contractor, woman gets a helping hand from…

They are called the Wish Makers for a reason. When a group of do-gooders heard about a local woman at the center of one of our taking action stories they

Taking Action for You: 5 ways to fight off a parking lot attack

Fighting off an attacker in a parking lot or parking garage is a situation nobody wants to find themselves in. Here are the top 5 tips for preventing a parking

New mortgage assistance for troubled homeowners

Some of the money from a settlement between the government and the nation’s biggest banks will be used to help troubled bay area homeowners.  Taking action

Phony locksmiths get attention from local lawmakers

They use phony addresses and local numbers that are not local to target  consumers desperate for help. I Team reporter Jackie Callaway first exposed the

Procrastinators unite and get your taxes done

In case you didn't notice, the deadline has arrived for you to pay Uncle Same. Despite IRS delays at the beginning of tax season, April 15 arrived on time,

Number one mistake tax filers make that costs them money

As taxpayers get caught up in the rush to beat the Monday deadline, experts warn about last-minute filing mistakes. Taking Action Reporter Jackie Callaway

Summer means more outdoor risks for young family members

The accident involving a Palm Harbor girl and a lawnmower has reminded emergency services the need to impress upon the public outdoors safety tips for when the

Homeowner claims insurance offer won't pay for repairs to storm-ravaged house

Nine months after Tropical Storm Debbie flooded Tampa, one homeowner is left to live in dangerous conditions -- even after an insurance claim.

Report shows prescription drug prices vary widely by store

The cost of prescription drugs has put a dent in almost every family's budget.  But we have discovered it doesn't necessarily have to drain your bank account. 

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