Fifth Third Bancorp., trying to shore up its capital base amid rising loan losses, said Wednesday it will slash its dividend by nearly two-thirds and try to raise $2 billion with a stock offering and the sale of some noncore businesses. ...more

June 19, 2008

The shuttle Discovery rolled to a stop here Saturday morning, bringing to a close a 14-day mission to the International Space Station. ...more

June 15, 2008

Pasco County's taxable property value dropped by $3 billion - or nearly 10 percent - during a yearlong period ending Jan. 1, while new construction amounted to half of what it was in the previous year, Property Appraiser Mike Wells said Thursday. ...more

May 30, 2008

Here's a timeline of the U.S. mission to Mars. ...more

May 23, 2008

If Pasco County schools Superintendent Heather Fiorentino can persuade the school board to avoid a single layoff, maintain current salaries and not touch any classroom programs to combat an anticipated $16 million budget shortfall, she should be administrator of the year. ...more

May 11, 2008

Consumer electronics retailer Circuit City Stores said Friday that it will allow Blockbuster to review its books in connection with the video-rental chain's bid to buy the company. ...more

May 10, 2008

The House voted for cheaper change Thursday, the kind that would make pennies and nickels worth more than they cost to make and save the country $100 million a year. ...more

May 9, 2008

The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority has selected Reynolds, Smith & Hills Inc. as the civil engineer for Tampa International Airport's proposed $1 billion North Terminal complex. The terminal, which would add space for airlines and passengers, is projected to open in 2015. ...more

May 9, 2008

TAMPA - The Hillsborough County Aviation Authority has selected Reynolds, Smith & Hills Inc. to design Tampa International Airport's proposed North Terminal complex. ...more

May 8, 2008

More than a year ago, the chief executive of luxury-home builder Toll Bros. Inc. thought the housing slump could be touching close to bottom. ...more

February 7, 2008