Florida hardly was spared from the crushing news of more than 60,000 job losses, but it appears to have barely affected Hernando County, if at all. ...more

January 28, 2009

The nation's already-strained job market was hit repeatedly Monday, as employer after employer announced job cuts ...more

January 27, 2009

Mark your calendars: As of Jan. 31, Hernando County residents will be able to enjoy the County's first public dog park. ...more

January 25, 2009

Fifteen stocks with companies ranging from solid waste collection to biopharmaceutical drug development comprise the Raymond James Equity Research Department's analysts best picks list for 2009. ...more

January 3, 2009

Fifteen stocks with companies ranging from solid waste collection to biopharmaceutical drug development comprise the Raymond James Equity Research Department's analysts best picks list for 2009. The annual list, which Raymond James prepared for its clients, is chosen among stocks expected to produce superior results in 2009, but it includes only one company from any particular industry. ...more

January 2, 2009

A year that started poorly got worse for many of the nation's home improvement retailers, as the housing market meltdown pushed the economy toward recession and financial institutions sparked a global economic disaster. ...more

January 1, 2009

The odds of landing a part-time job at department store operator Bealls Outlet Stores Inc. this holiday season are slimmer than getting into Harvard: It's one out of every 45. ...more

November 12, 2008

At a time when shoppers are forking over more money for everything from groceries to gas, The Home Depot Inc. is planning to put some prices temporarily in reverse. ...more

September 17, 2008

If you are looking for a sign the economy is still in need of repair, you can find it at Lowe's Cos. ...more

May 20, 2008

It's been 4 1/2 years since former Home Depot Chief Executive Bob Nardelli's bold prediction that the home improvement retailer could sustain "unlimited growth" without significantly affecting sales at established stores. ...more

May 2, 2008