In November, Progress Energy Florida customers were shocked to learn they would be paying nearly 25 percent more on electric bills come January. ...more

December 13, 2008

Sebring High School senior Will Broen considered attending an out-of-state college, but decided to stay in Florida to save money. ...more

December 7, 2008

The 2008 hurricane season ends today and passes with barely a notice in Florida. Residents of Texas and islands in the Caribbean Sea have a different view. ...more

November 30, 2008

An Interstate 4 landmark - a tourist attraction with dinosaur replicas - is celebrating its 10th birthday. ...more

November 29, 2008

The 2008 hurricane season ends Sunday and will pass with barely a notice in Florida. Residents of Texas and islands in the Caribbean Sea, however, would have a different view of this year's season. For the third year in a row, Florida escaped a hurricane. Only Tropical Storm Fay hit – again and again – though West Central Florida saw little of the torrential rain Fay hosed on the rest of the state. ...more

November 28, 2008

Universal Orlando this week announced a "Holiday Getaway" hotel and theme park package for Florida residents for as low as $300 for two people for two days of theme park tickets and hotel rooms. The package is available through year's end at hotels including Four Points By Sheraton Studio City and the Hilton Garden Inn. Upgrades at $25 per person per night are available at the Hard Rock Hotel and two Loews resorts. Details are available at universalorlando.com. ...more

November 26, 2008

Lower gas prices won't be enough incentive for some people to leave home for Thanksgiving. ...more

November 20, 2008

Busch Gardens has begun offering Florida residents the 2009 Fun Card, good for year-round admission, including the remaining days in 2008, at $69.95 for adults and $59.95 for ages 3 to 9. ...more

November 18, 2008

Busch Gardens has begun offering Florida residents the 2009 Fun Card, good for year-round admissions, including the remaining days in 2008, at $69.95 for adults and $59.95 for ages 3 to 9. Rates are 8 percent and 9 percent higher, respectively, than the 2008 adult and children Fun Cards. Prices do not include the 7 percent Hillsborough County tax. ...more

November 17, 2008

As the owner of a home care service for senior citizens, Ken Wilson is acutely aware of the dangers older people face when they wander from home. ...more

October 25, 2008