This is the annual open window period for either signing up for various Medicare programs or to switch from one to another. ...more

December 1, 2008 |

The Florida tourist industry, backed by almost all state, county and municipal government leaders, has for decades opposed exploring for oil and natural gas off the state's coast. The risk of damage to the tourism industry from, for instance, a drilling rig blowout that fouls Florida beaches, was too great, industry leaders have said. ...more

November 29, 2008 |

Gas prices have dropped below $2 a gallon at many locations throughout Florida, but that doesn't mean more people will be filling up the family car to go to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving. ...more

November 19, 2008 |

About 4.2 million Floridians have already voted in the presidential election, Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning said Monday - but Election Day voters should expect to stand in line anyway. ...more

November 4, 2008 |

People in their 40s and 50s with long work histories are finding themselves unemployed for the first time in their lives. ...more

October 7, 2008 |

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008 |

Have you seen them? They used to be among us. They used to be in your neighborhoods. ...more

September 17, 2008 |

Lawmakers and Gov. Charlie Crist are trying to find a way to get coverage for more of the nearly 4 million Floridians without health insurance, but how successful they are may depend on how much leeway they're willing to give insurance companies to craft low-cost plans. ...more

April 18, 2008 |

Suncoast Parkway users can soon say goodbye to those clunky electronic boxes on their car's windshield. ...more

February 20, 2008 |

Suncoast Parkway users can soon say goodbye to those clunky electronic boxes on their car's windshield. ...more

February 19, 2008 |