Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 30, 2008

Despite unprecedented pessimism about personal finances, consumer confidence among Floridians rose in December, reflecting optimism about new presidential leadership, a University of Florida study found. ...more

December 29, 2008

A program that began quietly a decade ago is attracting close attention now that increasing numbers of veteran workers in state and local governments qualify to get both retirement pay and a big salary. ...more

December 28, 2008

Diane Borino of New Port Richey says Congress shouldn't get automatic pay raises while ordinary people are in bad financial shape. ...more

December 27, 2008

At first blush, FedEx's decision to skip the Feb. 1 Super Bowl XLIII broadcast on NBC seems to make as much sense as one of the Super Bowl teams volunteering to abandon the forward pass. ...more

December 23, 2008

Hospitals need patients. When not enough people are admitted for illness and injury, medical jobs eventually will be lost. ...more

December 6, 2008

With the Bucs (8-3) tied for the second-best record in the NFC behind the Giants, Tampa Bay announced a revised playoff payment plan Wednesday that could reduce obligations for season ticket-holders. ...more

November 27, 2008

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ticket office is gearing up for the playoffs. ...more

November 26, 2008

While crowds jam the big box stores, the malls and big name franchise stores Friday to kick off their holiday shopping, merchants in downtown Sebring hope to attract some shoppers their way and wow them with unique items and local charm. ...more

November 25, 2008

First came the banks looking for a federal rescue plan to stay afloat. Next it was the automakers seeking a bailout. And now state governments say they, too, need emergency federal assistance to remain solvent. ...more

November 17, 2008