The poor housing market in Florida and soaring production costs for coal led TECO Energy Corp. on Thursday to lower its expectations for 2008. ...more

August 1, 2008

Verizon Communications' second-quarter earnings rose 12 percent, the company said Monday, while revenue was slightly shy of expectations and customers disconnected their landlines faster than before. ...more

July 29, 2008

Central Pasco's first multi-screen movie theater could be open for business by August, according to the developer. ...more

July 6, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY - In medical matters, the phrase "it's what's inside that counts" refers to more than the virtues of a sterling personality. It can often have life-or-death implications, especially when it comes to heart health issues. Morton Plant North Bay Hospital recently acquired a piece of equipment that allows doctors to see what's going on inside their patients more quickly and more thoroughly than ever before, with less discomfort for the patient. ...more

July 5, 2008

TAMPA - After a nearly two-week delay, Gator Falls, Lowry Park Zoo's newest ride and exhibit, has opened. ...more

June 26, 2008

SEBRING – From their presentation to the Highlands County commissioners Tuesday, you can say one thing about the folks who run the Atlantic Blue corporation. When it comes to planning a new, self-sufficient and sustainable city in a remote area of southern Highlands County, which many people describe as "the middle of nowhere," they sure plan big. ...more

June 24, 2008

TAMPA - Rather than reduce business travel because of the lagging economy, corporate travel managers are booking rooms in less-expensive and lower-rated hotels and increasing day trips in lieu of overnight hotel stays, according to a survey by OrbitzForBusiness.com. ...more

June 10, 2008

Rather than reduce business travel because of the lagging economy, corporate travel managers are booking rooms in less-expensive and lower-rated hotels, and increasing day trips in lieu of overnight hotel stays, according to a survey by Orbitz ForBusiness.com. ...more

June 10, 2008

Sweetbay Supermarkets president and chief executive Shelley Broader is headed to the executive offices of Michaels Stores, the Irving, Texas-based arts and crafts retailer announced Friday. ...more

June 6, 2008

CHICAGO - United Airlines said today that it's cutting up to 1,100 more jobs, removing 100 fuel-guzzling airplanes from its fleet and slashing domestic capacity as it tries to cope with spiraling fuel prices. ...more

June 4, 2008