Che Che Diaz is worried that a new concrete median could cost him his auto repair business. ...more

March 13, 2009

The issue: Construction of a new $50 million judicial center. Our opinion: With the economy in the dumps and more space available in the courthouse, county commissioners were wise to shelve plans for the project. ...more

March 13, 2009

The poor economy hit home for Art Harriman, service director for the Highlands County office of the American Red Cross, when he learned Wednesday that his position had been cut due to financial considerations. ...more

February 24, 2009

Mamma Mia! There is going to be a little something different to see at the Sponge Docks next month. The city's Recreation Department will bring its popular quarterly movie series to the Hellenic cultural district Saturday, March 7, with a showing of "Mamma Mia!" ...more

February 21, 2009

A dozen crewmembers of the freighter Rio Magdalena are waiting for air tickets to return to their home countries and pay for the last month and a half of work. ...more

February 17, 2009

With donations down due to the poor economy, a Brandon charity is hoping an interest in old cars will lure new supporters. ...more

February 11, 2009

Tampa's Aric Almirola could puff out his chest at NASCAR's Media Day on Thursday. He finally has a sponsor logo across it to show off. ...more

February 6, 2009

Armed with graph after graph showing improvements in the police department's performance, St. Petersburg Police Chief Chuck Harmon this afternoon tried to beat back the impression among some city council members that St. Petersburg has become less safe. ...more

February 5, 2009

Macy's announced Monday it will cut 7,000 jobs, almost 4 percent of its work force, reduce its contributions to its employees' retirement funds and slash its dividend to preserve cash amid a severe pullback in consumer spending. ...more

February 3, 2009

Internet reports of a shortage of chicken wings, the most savory of Super Bowl snacks, have been greatly exaggerated, restaurateurs and poultry officials say. ...more

January 30, 2009