Macy's says it will close 11 underperforming stores in 9 states — affecting 960 employees — after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years. ...more

January 8, 2009 |

Two women engaged in some after-Christmas shoplifting Friday at the Shops at Wiregrass mall, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 28, 2008 |

Two women engaged in some after-Christmas shoplifting Friday at the Shops at Wiregrass mall, the Pasco County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

December 27, 2008 |

"It has a Black Friday feel to it," said Tom Aiello, a spokesman for Sears and Kmart, likening the post-Christmas promotions to those found the day after Thanksgiving. ...more

December 26, 2008 |

I should say up front that I am a huge fan of the yuletide season. I confess this knowing my fondness for all that is Christmas means I shall never achieve the much-coveted ninth-degree black belt in curmudgeonliness. ...more

December 26, 2008 |

After limping through a holiday season expected to be the worst in decades, the nation's stores made it to Christmas with little to celebrate. ...more

December 25, 2008 |

When it comes to Santa Claus, my 9-year-old son is letting go in stages. The other day he made a key tactical concession. ...more

December 25, 2008 |

Santa Claus made an early appearance during a recent Mending Hearts holiday party for children who have lost loved ones. Forty-seven children attended the party at the Gulfside Regional Hospice main office in New Port Richey. ...more

December 24, 2008 |

Ever feel like you're living life in a soundtrack? Everywhere you go, whether it's the store or a ballgame or riding in your car, there is music in the background. You even get music in restaurants and little cafes. It's like we're not supposed to talk to one another anymore. ...more

December 17, 2008 |

Instead of braving crowded malls or hoping their online orders arrive in time, many people did their holiday shopping Saturday in support of an area radio station. ...more

December 14, 2008 |