The early numbers are in for this holiday shopping season, and they are giving retailers some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

The recession-era tale "Up in the Air" leads Golden Globe film contenders with six nominations, among them best drama and acting honors for George Clooney, Vera Farmiga and Anna Kendrick. ...more

December 15, 2009

Lance Matthew Rogers was earning about $100 a week selling pirated movies, said Pasco County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kevin Doll. ...more

December 10, 2009

SPECIAL TO THE WEST PASCO PRESS In 2010, the nation's economy will be better than it was this year. That, however, isn't a cause for raucous celebrations, according to an Indiana University forecast. ...more

November 13, 2009

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 15 rebounds, Vince Carter scored 15 and the new-look Orlando Magic rolled to a 120-106 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teams. ...more

October 29, 2009

From opening day it appeared as if the Tampa Bay Rays were, in fact, suffering from a "hangover" after their incredible 2008 season. The team has a blase feel and lacks passion. Additionally, the front office made questionable player moves during the off-season that did not improve the roster. ...more

September 22, 2009

Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a treadmill accident. ...more

June 11, 2009

Two live-action comedies have been unable to bring down the animated adventure "Up." ...more

June 7, 2009

Unemployment in Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties rose to nearly 11 percent in February -- meaning 42,000 people are out of work, twice as many as a year ago. ...more

March 28, 2009

You overate. You sneaked some skin off the turkey, piled the whipped cream on your pumpkin pie, headed back for seconds. ...more

November 28, 2008