The most common phrase you hear University of South Florida coaches and players use to describe the 2009 season is "up and down." ...more

December 5, 2009

SPECIAL TO THE WEST PASCO PRESS In 2010, the nation's economy will be better than it was this year. That, however, isn't a cause for raucous celebrations, according to an Indiana University forecast. ...more

November 13, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve says GMAC is the only one of 19 stress-tested banks that needs more capital to withstand a future downturn. ...more

November 9, 2009

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