Widespread thunderstorms in a line from south Texas to the Great Lakes is causing delays at several airports in the eastern United states, including Tampa International Airport. ...more

May 16, 2009

Dan Pasternacki knows that running a mortgage brokerage in a frigid place like Denver is no day at the beach. It's become a month at the beach. ...more

March 14, 2009

Ford Makes Deal On UAW Fund The United Auto Workers and Ford Motor Co. said Monday they agreed to let the automaker change how it pays for a health care trust fund for retired workers. Ford said the agreement allows it to make payments to the union-managed trust with up to 50 percent of company stock instead of cash. ...more

February 24, 2009

Let's stipulate something from the outset: With the cost of fuel zooming straight up into the wild blue yonder, airlines have to find a way to get more revenue from passengers. Getting rid of the pretzels won't do the job. But, really, is it necessary to stick airline passengers - or rather, certain categories of passengers - with a mandatory $15 fee for the first checked bag of luggage? ...more

June 27, 2008

During the past few years, visitors to U.S. national parks have been able to land last-minute lodging with relative ease. This summer? Not so simple. ...more

June 8, 2008

Fewer tourists from Europe and Canada have visited Pinellas County this year than last, despite a favorable dollar exchange for international guests that has boosted business in shopping and entertainment meccas such as New York and Las Vegas. ...more

December 13, 2007

Now that the Canadian dollar has reached parity with the U.S. dollar for the first time in 31 years - it opened Wednesday at 1.0195 U.S. - Pinellas County can expect more visitors from Canada this winter, a consultant for Visit St. Petersburg Clearwater said Wednesday. ...more

October 11, 2007