With the recession apparently over, the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held a key interest rate at a record low and again pledged to keep it there for an "extended period" to foster the fragile economic recovery. ...more

November 5, 2009

A nearly five percent decline is reported, with 17,012 Tampa households receiving notices. ...more

October 28, 2009

The pork industry is facing one of its worst struggles in memory and an unwanted link to the so-called swine flu is exacerbating problems, experts told Congress on Thursday. ...more

October 23, 2009

After someone stole one of our newspaper racks and left its dented carcass behind a grocery store, I compiled a list of reasons not to steal a newspaper rack and leave its dented carcass behind a grocery store in an effort to discourage future crimes of this nature. ...more

October 21, 2009

Two weeks ago, when Hillsborough County Commissioners Kevin White and Al Higginbotham helped kill a proposed homeless community on East Hillsborough Avenue, they promised to look for a suitable alternative. ...more

October 21, 2009

Port of Tampa officials said Thursday they expect petroleum, container cargo shipments and total tonnage to increase in 2010, when projected total revenue will be $41.6 million, compared with an estimated $39.2 million for the fiscal year that ends Sept. 30. ...more

August 28, 2009

Tucked in a residential neighborhood and hiding behind the Hudson family home is about 7 acres of lush vegetation. ...more

August 10, 2009

The Florida Communications Group on Wednesday eliminated 25 full-time positions from its newsrooms at The Tampa Tribune, TBO.com and WFLA, News Channel 8. ...more

May 28, 2009

More than 70 local businesses are expected to be represented at the annual Plant City Community Expo on April 30 at the John R. Trinkle Community Center. ...more

April 15, 2009

Unemployment in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties rose to nearly 11 percent in February -- meaning 42,000 people are out of work, twice as many as a year ago. ...more

March 28, 2009