A business owner convicted of defrauding customers seeking male sexual enhancement products and a variety of herbal supplements was sentenced Wednesday to 25 years in prison. ...more

August 28, 2008

Sen. Joe Biden has emerged as the favorite among Democrats to be Barack Obama's running mate for his understanding of foreign policy in grave global times and his fighting spirit against the rival Republican ticket. ...more

August 21, 2008

The budget may be tight, but the City Council on Monday reiterated a pressing need to start saving money for more capital projects ranging from sidewalks to water and sewer infrastructure. ...more

August 13, 2008

After watching more customers stream into drive-throughs for a quick morning meal, family dining restaurants such as Denny's and IHOP are telling their fast-food competitors to back off breakfast. ...more

August 5, 2008

For all Sen. Barack Obama's success raising money and generating excitement among voters, he faces a daunting challenge as he prepares to claim the nomination in August: a Democratic convention effort marred by costly setbacks and embarrassing delays. ...more

July 6, 2008

With all the fuss over Sen. Barack Obama's middle name, you might not have noticed something.... ...more

June 27, 2008

Mortgage companies are pledging to let troubled borrowers know whether they're approved for help within 45 days of receiving a homeowner's application. ...more

June 17, 2008

Scott Kazmir started to get upset in the bottom of the sixth inning Wednesday, when home-plate umpire Derryl Cousins called a ball on a pitch the Rays' starter was certain was a strike to give Reggie Willits a walk. ...more

June 12, 2008

Myanmar's ruling junta, faced with global outrage about its low-key response to last month's deadly cyclone, said Sunday that recovery from the catastrophe will be speedy and extolled the country's leaders for their actions in the crisis. ...more

June 2, 2008

Florida's new property tax amendment should give a boost to the state's housing market and economy, but won't spark a major turnaround, economists and real estate professors said Wednesday. ...more

January 31, 2008