It's just the beginning of the school year, but many students may likely fret over their college-to-career transition and question the validity of some academic paths. The key is to choose an academic major connected to stable jobs or those considered necessary despite fluctuations in the economic climate, says one occupational expert and author. ...more

October 11, 2009

With layoffs spreading, the number of initial claims for jobless benefits rose last week, while the total number of people continuing to receive benefits set a record high, the government said Thursday. ...more

March 13, 2009

January's collapse of a canopy in Tampa International Airport's parking garage was likely caused by the failure of a steel beam's connections to handle movement caused by temperature changes, an engineering firm has reported. ...more

March 3, 2009

January's collapse of a canopy in Tampa International Airport's parking garage was likely caused by the failure of a steel beam's connections to handle movement caused by temperature changes, an engineering firm has reported. ...more

March 2, 2009

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to a 16-year high, the Labor Department said Thursday, providing more evidence of a rapidly weakening job market expected to get even worse next year. ...more

November 20, 2008

WASHINGTON - The number of newly laid-off individuals seeking unemployment benefits has jumped to a level not seen since just after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. ...more

November 13, 2008

As I have been following the stock market, I have been shaking my head at the reasons the market has been fluctuating. Lately, the fluctuations have been centered around the various bailout plans here and around the world. Despite having the best day in 75 years, the very next day, the market is down yet again on what I have read as "a lack of enthusiasm for the bailout plan." Where did the enthusiasm go? Nothing changed! It wasn't taken off the table. No changes were made. What happened? ...more

October 16, 2008

New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to their highest level in seven years because of the impact of a slowing economy and Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the Labor Department reported Thursday. ...more

September 26, 2008

WASHINGTON (AP) -- New claims for unemployment benefits jumped last week to their highest level in seven years due to the impact of a slowing economy and Hurricanes Ike and Gustav, the Labor Department reported Thursday. ...more

September 25, 2008

TAMPA – The state released its 2008 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test results for reading, math and science today, saying more students are performing at or above grade level in those subjects. ...more

June 10, 2008