Prius drivers are not suffering any buyer's remorse, despite a plunge in gasoline prices that has for the moment made the cars less economical, said some owners of the popular hybrid. ...more

January 5, 2009 |

New claims for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, the government said Wednesday. ...more

December 25, 2008 |

Crunch time is here for holiday travelers wanting to get home or get away from home for the holidays. Tampa International Airport officials say that each day leading up to Christmas, there are as many as 25,000 passengers leaving and 25,000 passengers arriving. ...more

December 23, 2008 |

Although oil prices rose last week, gasoline prices in the Tampa Bay area continue to fall. ...more

December 16, 2008 |

Although oil prices rose last week, gasoline prices in the Tampa Bay area continue to fall. Local retailers are charging $1.63 for a gallon of regular unleaded, down from $1.69 on Dec. 9, according to AAA. A year ago, the same grade of gas was averaging $3.01 a gallon. ...more

December 15, 2008 |

The drop in gasoline prices is not only padding people's pocketbooks but also will pay off in a smoother ride on Highlands County roads. ...more

December 14, 2008 |

The volatile economy has created positive and negative effects on travelers heading in and out of the Bay area and challenges for the area's mainstay tourism industry, which has more employees than any other sector. Here are some highlights. ...more

December 11, 2008 |

Gasoline prices, inflation and a stock market plunge led more Highlands County residents than usual to reach out and seek help. ...more

December 7, 2008 |

November's U.S. vehicle sales at General Motors and Chrysler plunged more than 40 percent, and Ford's sales dropped 31 percent, crushing hopes that the industrywide drop in vehicle demand might be easing as the U.S. automakers prepare to state their second case for a federal bailout. ...more

December 3, 2008 |

Who knew that recycling could be such a greasy topic? Matt Connor for one. Connor, the owner and operator of the Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub franchise in Trinity, says recycling isn't just a trendy thing to do, it has become increasingly profitable. ...more

December 3, 2008 |