Orders to U.S. factories jumped in November by the largest amount in four months. The increase was driven by higher petroleum prices and was not viewed as a sign of any newfound strength in manufacturing. ...more

January 4, 2008

Jamie Ness quickly has established himself as one of the top young trainers in thoroughbred racing, with 132 wins in 2007, 24th most in North America. His rise was thanks in large part to winning the 2006-07 Tampa Bay Downs training title in miraculous fashion. ...more

January 2, 2008

After looking lifeless in recent days, the Lightning showed they are alive and kicking. And for the better part of two periods Saturday, they had a strong pulse that was pumping energy into a team desperate for a boost. ...more

December 30, 2007

The New York Yankees did accomplish something this year: They lowered their luxury tax for the second straight season. ...more

December 24, 2007

PLANT CITY - A Mississippi-based company opened a 70,000-square-foot plant today in a local industrial park. ...more

December 6, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - A Florida-run investment pool for local governments will reopen this week to give the investors critical access to their cash, but the head of the agency that manages the fund resigned today amid questions about the pool's troubles. ...more

December 4, 2007

Employees of the Highlands County Board of Commissioners will get an extra paid holiday starting next year, while employees of the sheriff's office will have one less. ...more

September 21, 2007