Orders to U.S. factories turned in the weakest performance in three months in May, reflecting slumping demand for autos, heavy machinery and steel. ...more

July 3, 2008

Sales of new homes tumbled for the sixth time in seven months in May while median prices kept plunging, underscoring the depth of the nation's housing woes. ...more

June 26, 2008

TAMPA Airlines seeking relief from rising fuel costs are trimming flights nationwide or using smaller aircraft. That's resulting in the loss of hundreds of seats on Tampa International Airport flights, compared with a year ago. ...more

June 25, 2008

Home prices tumbled in the Tampa Bay area in April, a slide that has continued for months and mirrors a national trend. ...more

June 25, 2008

Just two months ago, Aaron Brokenbough had no clout and little say when lenders moved to foreclose on his home. His Philadelphia row house was scheduled for a sheriff's sale, the end of the road for most homeowners who are behind in mortgage payments. ...more

June 17, 2008

The taxable value of property in Hillsborough County declined by more than 5 percent this year, good news for some taxpayers but a sign of more tough times ahead for local governments. ...more

June 2, 2008

If it's true that misery loves company, here's some good news: Even though Tampa Bay area home prices keep falling, other cities are seeing much steeper declines. ...more

May 28, 2008

TAMPA - Bay area home prices keep falling, but other cities are seeing steeper declines. Tampa's 19.6 percent price drop from a year ago was the seventh worst decline among 20 cities, according to the S&P/ Case-Shiller home price index, released today. The report tracked sales prices in March and compared the data to March 2007. It also showed a 3.4 percent drop from February, when Tampa had the sixth steepest price decline. However, the yearlong decrease was less severe at 17.5 percent. ...more

May 27, 2008

Charlie Sheen shot back Wednesday in the great Spermgate debate. ...more

May 23, 2008

Jordan Rubin says his latest book is meant to keep America from "imploding" under the weight of poor health. ...more

May 3, 2008