AAA is forecasting a slight increase in Memorial Day weekend travel, thanks to comparatively lower gas prices. ...more

May 12, 2009

Normally, you'd expect a match between two nationally ranked teams to happen a little later than the opening round of the region playoffs. But Thursday night, East Lake - No. 20 in the ESPN Rise boys soccer Fab 50 - and Jesuit - No. 21 in the same poll - will meet. ...more

February 5, 2009

Shoppers are getting used to those 75 percent off sale signs, and that's bad news for merchants who worry they will also have to quickly slash prices on spring goods to attract customers. ...more

January 7, 2009

Troopers will be out in force this holiday season to enforce the speed limit and nab drunk drivers. ...more

December 18, 2008

Expect more state troopers on Florida's highways over the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the deadliest times for driving. ...more

November 26, 2008

Expect more state troopers on Florida's highways over the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the deadliest times for driving. The Florida Highway Patrol is planning to gear up for the holiday by assigning nearly every trooper, supervisor and special investigator — about 1,650 total — to look for speeders and drunken drivers. The extra patrols start Wednesday morning and continue through Sunday night. ...more

November 25, 2008

Circuit City Stores filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, heading into the busy holiday season hoping the move will help the nation's second-biggest electronics retailer survive. ...more

November 11, 2008

The Florida Highway Patrol is stepping up its enforcement efforts for the Labor Day holiday weekend. ...more

August 30, 2008

Christmas in July? Maybe not a bad idea this year. Retailers are already talking about price increases of up to 15 percent this year on holiday goods, from staples like tree ornaments and toys to luxury gifts like European handbags and clothing. The main cause? It's the same old chestnut, soaring energy prices. ...more

July 31, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - Kicking off the holiday weekend with a kick tonight? Beginning at 8 p.m. the Florida Highway Patrol will be hosting a DUI checkpoint on U.S. 41 south of Hale Road. Troopers will be working with officers from various agencies to combat driving under the influence and other traffic violators. ...more

May 23, 2008