With fuel prices at record levels and rising, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is encouraging consumers to take precautions to prevent thefts of fuel from their vehicles. ...more

July 15, 2008

With fuel prices soaring, sales of products designed to boost gas mileage are also rising - even though the government says they're not worth the money. ...more

July 14, 2008

JACKSONVILLE (AP) _ - Chappell's Lawn & Garden used to pay about $100 a week in fuel for its trucks, mowers, edgers and trimmers that keep business going. ...more

July 13, 2008

As fuel prices soar and airlines trim flights, savvy travelers are booking holiday air travel months early to be assured of a seat. ...more

July 11, 2008

The tools: Hose, bucket, cordless drill, nerves of steel. ...more

July 11, 2008

If you have been looking for good economic news locally, you'll like the new Highlands County government budget for fiscal year 2008-09, which begins Oct. 1. ...more

July 11, 2008

The tools: hose, bucket, cordless drill, nerves of steel. The target: gasoline stored in your car, lawnmower and generator. ...more

July 10, 2008

DayJet, which operates on-demand flights throughout the Southeast aboard three-passenger "very light jets," announced Wednesday that St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport has become its 14th major location. ...more

July 10, 2008

Free gas anyone? A growing number of businesses are asking that question in hopes of snagging more customers in an economy hammered by skyrocketing fuel prices. ...more

July 9, 2008

Soaring fuel prices are damaging the U.S. economy, and the government should be doing whatever it can to slow or stop their astonishing ascent. ...more

July 8, 2008