For the first time in 18 months, Tampa International Airport in September reported an increase in ridership compared with year-ago figures, a departure from the decline in business and leisure travel shaped by the recession. ...more

October 13, 2009

Tampa International Airport reported the 14th-lowest average airfares in 2008 among the nation's 100 largest airports, at $286 for roundtrip and one-way bookings, $70 less than the national average. ...more

May 12, 2009

Travel sellers have been desperately cutting prices in an effort to fill empty airline seats and hotel beds. From the start of the year through March 10, major airlines advertised 52 sales, up from roughly 35 during the comparable period in 2008, according to Farecompare.com, which tracks airline pricing. ...more

March 29, 2009

There has been so much misinformation about so many of the different financial crises facing the country over the last few months. Unless one is paying very close attention to what is being and not being said, one can become totally confused. ...more

March 28, 2009

Sales of existing homes rose from January to February in an unexpected boost for the slumping U.S housing market as buyers took advantage of deep discounts on foreclosures. ...more

March 23, 2009

According to somebody out there in computerland, the Dunkin' Donuts in Centreville, Md., is one of "the most dirty and unsanitary-looking food-service places I have seen." ...more

March 15, 2009

At a time when it seems every company is slashing jobs, here's some encouraging news: Nearly 700 new jobs are coming to Lakeland. ...more

March 10, 2009

At a time when it seems every company is slashing jobs, here's some encouraging news: nearly 700 new jobs are coming to Lakeland. ...more

March 9, 2009

State spending would grow and property taxes drop under a new budget proposal from Gov. Charlie Crist that relies heavily on a handout from the federal government. ...more

February 21, 2009

Even as many details for Florida have yet to be announced, GOP Gov. Charlie Crist and Tampa Democrat Rep. Kathy Castor today applauded the $789 billion economic stimulus bill agreed upon by the U.S. House and Senate. ...more

February 12, 2009