Hillsborough County commissioners approved on Wednesday a lawsuit against a former sheriff's deputy who has been living rent-free at a Brandon park for more than a year. ...more

November 5, 2009

Polk County emergency workers responded to a call about an explosion in Bartow this morning. The alarm came in just before 10:30 a.m. at the 1705 Mann Road industrial complex, authorities said. The complex includes Peace River Citrus and Ethanol of Florida. ...more

April 24, 2009

An undisclosed number of job reductions are under way at Disney World following the company's announcement in January it was offering buyouts to 600 executives companywide, including about 300 in Florida. ...more

March 25, 2009

The 70,000 or so people who filled Raymond James Stadium were well-behaved, authorities said. ...more

February 2, 2009

The 70,000 or so people who filled Raymond James Stadium were well behaved, authorities said. ...more

February 1, 2009

An undisclosed number of employees were let go by the Clear Channel radio stations in Tampa Tuesday as part of a 9 percent reduction in the company's nationwide workforce. ...more

January 20, 2009

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park will close Monday and reopen in March without its ride or animal attractions. ...more

November 11, 2008

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month PHCC Alric C.T. Pottberg Library Gallery is presenting "Expressions of a Cancer Journey." ...more

October 4, 2008

With layoffs looming, Progress Energy Florida said today electricity consumption and sales have fallen well below expectations, a byproduct of Florida's distressed housing market. ...more

August 7, 2008

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines said Wednesday it will start charging $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and lay off workers as it grapples with record-high fuel prices. ...more

May 21, 2008