Workers at the Pinellas County Animal Services shelter first named the somewhat independent minded puppy Petey. But on further review, Mickey might be more appropriate. ...more

February 23, 2009

State Farm's plan to drop 1.2 million policyholders in Florida will dominate discussions at a two-day summit on property insurance beginning Tuesday in Orlando. ...more

February 23, 2009

If you've long put off your kids' entreaties to take them on a Disney vacation because of an aversion to long lines, high prices and throngs of mouse-eared fans, you may soon be running out of excuses. ...more

February 22, 2009

"The Pluto Files: The Rise and Fall of America's Favorite Planet," by Neil DeGrasse Tyson (Norton, $23.95) ...more

February 22, 2009

Walt Disney World has launched its most severe discounting ever as it combats slumping attendance and a decline in visitors' discretionary spending. ...more

February 19, 2009

The Walt Disney Co. has announced plans to combine back-office operations for Walt Disney World and Disneyland and eliminate an unknown number of jobs. ...more

February 18, 2009

Walt Disney World is offering a new Florida residents discount with a two-day ticket for $99 plus tax and $83 plus tax for ages 3 to 9. ...more

February 18, 2009

The Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando hopes to hit a few high notes with a new stage show attraction based on "American Idol." ...more

February 13, 2009

A British woman is suing Walt Disney World, claiming a ride caused her to suffer a disabling heart attack and stroke in 2005. ...more

February 12, 2009

Hoping the prospect of sales will woo cash-strapped travelers, the nation's tourist destinations are taking a page from the retail playbook, offering tourists deep discounts and freezing gate prices. ...more

February 8, 2009