Florida's unemployment rate hit 6.5 percent last month, the highest in 13 years. ...more

September 19, 2008

LAKE PLACID — The bad news is that county residents are facing an economic downturn or recession, said a local economist, but the good news, it's only temporary, and will not last forever. William Pittenger, senior vice president and chief real estate economist, risk advisor with Seacoast National Bank, predicted an eventual economic upturn from a recession, which he said probably began in late 2007. Pittenger addressed more than 100 Greater Lake Placid Chamber members at last week's meeting at the Elks Club. ...more

June 18, 2008

Barry Melrose His name has been linked to the job for weeks, and although denying he is joining the Lightning, the rumors persist. He led the Los Angeles Kings to the Stanley Cup finals in 1993 but missed the playoffs the next two seasons and was fired. He has been ESPN's lead hockey analyst since 1995. ...more

June 4, 2008

Randy Spetman wasn't actively seeking another job, so when well-known NCAA hiring consultant Chuck Neinas called Spetman several weeks ago to gauge his interest in applying for the Florida State athletic director's job, Spetman needed time to think. ...more

February 5, 2008

One of three finalists for Florida's education commissioner resigned from his last superintendency in the wake of teacher union distrust and an unflattering audit. ...more

September 28, 2007

The Florida Board of Education today will interview seven finalists for state education commissioner, including someone whose candidacy raises a red flag. ...more

September 17, 2007