A buoy weather monitor in the gulf near Pasco could shut down because of budget cuts, possibly before the end of the hurricane season. Buoy C14 sits about 30 miles out in the gulf off the Hudson coast as part of a network of 12 buoys maintained by the University of South Florida. ...more

March 6, 2009

It may come as no surprise, but bankruptcies surged in Central Florida last year, especially among businesses. ...more

March 6, 2009

The number of new jobless claims and the total number of people receiving unemployment benefits both dropped more than expected last week, though they remain at elevated levels and are unlikely to fall substantially in the coming months. ...more

March 6, 2009

Without Walls International Church has signed a modified loan agreement with its lender and no longer faces foreclosure proceedings. ...more

March 5, 2009

Without Walls International Church has signed a modified loan agreement with its lender and is no longer in foreclosure proceedings. ...more

March 4, 2009

A Jacksonville couple is donating $21 million to the University of Florida's Shands Cancer Center. ...more

March 2, 2009

Robert W. Wilson of Tarpon Springs appreciates budget cuts made by City Commission and City Manager Mark LeCouris. ...more

February 28, 2009

Sarasota County sheriff's detectives seized 96 mature marijuana plants from a North Port grow house this morning and arrested the homeowner on drug charges. ...more

February 25, 2009

A New York judge has set bail at $5 million for a Florida hedge fund manager accused of ripping off as much as $350 million from investors. ...more

February 25, 2009

The International House of Pancakes is offering customers one free short stack of three buttermilk pancakes between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. today. Organizers hope customers will make a donation to the Children's Miracle Network. ...more

February 24, 2009