Foreclosure activity in July receded slightly in Hillsborough County, but the level remains high across the area. Filings continued to rise in Florida, which was second behind California in sheer volume. Here's a look at the monthly numbers.

56,478

The number of foreclosure filings for Florida

23

Percent increase from July 2008

2,881

Number of filings in Hillsborough, still four times the monthly volume of 2006

-5.76

Percent drop from July 2008

-10.39

Percent drop from June

14

Percent rise in filings for the Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater area compared with July 2008

42

Percent rise in filings for Pasco County over July 2008

38

Percent rise for Pinellas County over July 2008

Source: RealtyTrac