The price of gas is what led Scott Stevens of Arcadia to begin riding his motorcycle instead of the family SUV to and from work at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. ...more

January 4, 2009 |

After weeks of steady decline, gasoline prices in Florida and elsewhere have flattened as millions prepare to travel this holiday weekend. ...more

December 23, 2008 |

After weeks of steady decline, gasoline prices in Florida and elsewhere have flattened as millions prepare to travel this holiday weekend. ...more

December 22, 2008 |

Florida is in a painful pause, as is most of the world. I suggest that we view this period, to the extent that we can, as not as being in the middle of a bad accident on the way to the emergency room, but allow ourselves to be in a sunny convalescence, planning for our healthful future. ...more

December 14, 2008 |

Cruise line competitors Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which serve the Port of Tampa, have suspended fuel surcharges on passengers in separate moves. ...more

December 9, 2008 |

Cruise line competitors Carnival Corp. and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which serve the Port of Tampa, have suspended fuel surcharges on passengers in separate moves. ...more

December 8, 2008 |

When Can We Expect Relief? Just a few months ago oil was at $145 a barrel. Yesterday it closed at $46. Effectively a 68 percent drop. Gasoline was $4 a gallon and is now about $1.83 - a 54 percent drop. ...more

December 6, 2008 |

Trash hauling fees for Pasco County homeowners could go up to $12.44 a month, if county commissioners approve an increase proposed Tuesday morning. ...more

December 3, 2008 |

Pasco County commissioners are poised to poised a trash fee increase ...more

December 2, 2008 |

Customers of Florida Power & Light, the state's largest electric utility, will pay slightly less for electricity in 2009 because of the lower cost of coal and natural gas, which are used to generate power. ...more

December 2, 2008 |