Is journalism dying or is it on the verge of being reborn? Are we witnessing the end of newspapers, local TV and local radio news? ...more

April 1, 2009

Fireworks could erupt this afternoon when the Hillsborough County Commission takes its first hard look at next year's budget shortfall. County Administrator Pat Bean surprised some commissioners Friday when she said the bleak economic outlook could force her to lay off 1,000 employees over the next two years. Commissioner Al Higginbotham questioned whether so many layoffs are necessary, and he accused Bean of using the layoff announcement to pressure Sheriff David Gee into reducing his workforce. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Florida Communications Group on Monday laid off 53 employees and eliminated 12 open positions because of continuing declines in the local advertising market, executives said. ...more

March 31, 2009

The Florida Communications Group Monday laid off 53 employees and eliminated 12 open positions due to continuing declines in the local advertising market, executives said. ...more

March 30, 2009

Hillsborough County Administrator Pat Bean's announcement Friday that she may have to lay off 1,000 workers drew fire from a county commissioner today who accused Bean of using people's jobs for political purposes. ...more

March 30, 2009

The government says consumers increased spending for a second straight month in February even though their incomes slipped because of continuing layoffs. ...more

March 28, 2009

Job reductions are under way at Disney World after the company's announcement in January it was offering buyouts to 600 executives companywide, including about 300 in Florida. ...more

March 26, 2009

An undisclosed number of job reductions are under way at Disney World following the company's announcement in January it was offering buyouts to 600 executives companywide, including about 300 in Florida. ...more

March 25, 2009

As the baby boomers start to retire, Lazydays RV SuperCenter in Seffner ought to be entering its glory days. ...more

March 25, 2009

Leave Library System Alone Re: Privatization of library system. ...more

March 25, 2009