Nearly 12 years after Florida's historic victory that sent the Marlboro Man riding into the sunset on Joe Camel, it's time to update Florida's tobacco policy to ensure Florida's newest members of the Big Tobacco club pay their fair share. ...more

March 23, 2009

U.S. factories saw a surprisingly hefty increase in their orders for big-ticket products in July, reflecting continued strength in export sales and a boost to business investment from the government's tax stimulus package. ...more

August 28, 2008

In the wacky world of gas pricing, fluctuations can be major and the reasons can vary greatly. The main reason is that retailers selling gas blended with up to 10 percent ethanol can charge less because of federal tax rebates, said Jim Smith, head of the Florida Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association in Tallahassee. ...more

January 8, 2008