Six Hudson High students who plan a summer trip to San Diego are determined to drive cross country in the most fuel-efficient manner they can muster. ...more

January 7, 2009

There is an old Russian fable, with different versions in other countries, about two poor peasants, Ivan and Boris. The only difference between them was that Boris had a goat and Ivan didn't. One day, Ivan came upon a strange-looking lamp and, when he rubbed it, a genie appeared. She told him that she could grant him just one wish, but it could be anything in the world. ...more

November 28, 2008

It's been a while since motorists in the Tampa Bay area paid $3 for a gallon of gasoline. They may not have to wait much longer. ...more

October 9, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY There is a Grim Reaper painted on the hood of the new Pasco County Sheriff's Office vehicle. Beneath the scythe-wielding image is the following message: "YOU DRINK "YOU DRIVE "YOU DIE!" Sgt. Art Rowand won the "DUI impairment vehicle" last month through the state Department of Transportation's Law Enforcement Challenge. He was the ninth of 10 contestants given a key to try to open the car. ...more

September 12, 2008

Greater than the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the United States is suffering from external invasion and internal treason. Our very survival is at stake. I speak of our petroleum catastrophe. In essence, the Congress of the United States must pass the following laws: No petroleum pumped in the United States or its territories may be sold to any other countries. Owners of oil wells not pumping to capacity will be fined. All drilling restrictions will be abolished immediately. Incentive is offered for drilling new oil wells. The price per barrel of oil will be established at $50 (this includes imported oil. If they don't sell at this price, we don't buy.) ...more

June 20, 2008

Not many strategies are available at the local level to fight back fast against the rising price of gasoline. One change that could be done right away, with immediate impact, is to switch to a four-day week. ...more

June 15, 2008

NEW YORK - Drivers are paying an average of $4 for a gallon of gasoline for the first time. AAA and the Oil Price Information Service say the national average price for a gallon of regular gas rose to $4.005 overnight from $3.988. But consumers in many parts of the country have already been paying well above that price for some time. ...more

June 8, 2008

Bennie Conley gave out his first gallon of gasoline less than an hour into his afternoon shift. ...more

June 5, 2008

TAMPA - As most U.S. motorists pay nearly $4 for a gallon of gasoline, pump prices are significantly higher in London, where drivers are paying more than $9 a gallon. ...more

June 4, 2008

The U.S. dollar is strengthening. And with that, the record-setting gas prices in Florida and across the country could stall, according to AAA Auto Club South. ...more

June 3, 2008