The number of people in need has swollen so much that Nativity Food Pantry volunteers must distribute lottery numbers to residents waiting in line each Thursday afternoon to receive help. ...more

January 21, 2009

In recent years the average family of four has spent more than $5,300 on food, nearly $3,000 on gifts, $2,100 on clothing and $3,000 on recreation. That's all well and good when you're spending money that you have, but what about if you're watching your pennies because of a layoff or a plummeting 401(k) balance? ...more

November 9, 2008

About 200 knockoff designer handbags were spread out on a patch of grass at the University of Tampa on Thursday, and Ashley Zernich had her eye on one. ...more

September 26, 2008

For products that are truly in demand, such as Wii game consoles, tickets to the Super Bowl or cans of corn Niblets on double-coupon day, it may seem reasonable to limit the number a customer can buy at one time. ...more

January 14, 2008