Shares of Progress Energy fell Thursday after the Raleigh, N.C.-based energy company reported a 38 percent drop in fourth-quarter earnings. ...more

February 15, 2008

The Pasco County Public Transportation system is facing an interesting dilemma. Just when rising gasoline prices might be tempting some to park their private vehicles and climb aboard a bus, PCPT officials are seeking County Commission approval for 100 percent fare increases for the county's fixed-route bus system and paratransit service for people with disabilities. PCPT, not surprisingly, is not immune from rising energy costs. ...more

February 12, 2008

Media General, the parent company of The Tampa Tribune, TBO .com and WFLA, Channel 8, said Thursday that 2007 fourth-quarter profit dropped 70 percent, hurt by write-downs, one less week in the quarter and less political revenue. ...more

February 1, 2008

People with opinions about the proposed doubling of county bus fares can sound off at a public hearing this Tuesday. Stung by higher gasoline prices and other expenses, Pasco County commissioners are contemplating bus fares of $1 per rider starting on March 1. The standard charge now is 50 cents. ...more

January 19, 2008

Sears Holdings Corp. stumbled to its worst performance yet under Edward Lampert, earning just $2 million in a dismal third quarter that heightened questions about his strategy and Sears' future as a retailer, and prompted a huge sell-off in its stock Thursday. ...more

November 30, 2007

Going to Fort DeSoto Park? You may need extra cash. State transportation officials say tolls at the bridge leading to the park, and at two plazas nearby, will need to rise to finance the replacement of two bridges. ...more

November 29, 2007

More residents than ever are calling county officials for rides to doctor appointments, jobs and other necessities they can't get to themselves. ...more

November 27, 2007

The world's poorest people are not seeing the benefits of a global poverty rate decline driven by Asia's economic growth over the past two decades, a report released today said. ...more

November 7, 2007

Riverview High School will become a spooky place Saturday, when children will come in their Halloween finest to trick or treat in a safe and welcoming environment. ...more

October 24, 2007

Riverview High School will become a spooky place Saturday, when children will come in their Halloween finest to trick or treat in a safe and welcoming environment. ...more

October 24, 2007