We are the United States of Stuff Buyers. Seventy percent of our gross domestic product is tied to consumption. But these days, many of us are also short on cash, either literally or psychologically. ...more

December 14, 2008

"A crazy amount of inventory" is how Jarrod Davis, team leader and managing partner of Keller Williams Realty of Highlands County, describes the glut of residential property on the local market. ...more

August 24, 2008

Consumer spending is down and gas prices are up. That's bad math for the scores of destination retailers across the country that want customers to fill up the tank for a gas-guzzling day of retail therapy. ...more

July 29, 2008

Securities regulators from several U.S. states on Thursday raided the St. Louis headquarters of Wachovia Securities, seeking documents and records on the company's sales practices. ...more

July 18, 2008

Tasty Morsels On TV This Week "Fried Green Tomatoes," 6:45 p.m. tonight, HBO Signature ...more

July 16, 2008

Free gas anyone? A growing number of businesses are asking that question in hopes of snagging more customers in an economy hammered by skyrocketing fuel prices. ...more

July 9, 2008

SEBRING — Highlands County Sports Complex Manager Rocky Ellingsworth was fired by Highlands County administration Wednesday for using his county position for personal profit, according to a press release from the county. Specifically, he is accused of using his relationship with a company called Strike Three Softball Inc. to recruit a tournament played at the sports complex, but instead of turning over to the county the fees paid by the teams, he apparently pocketed the majority of the funds. Payroll records indicate he was paid for 20 hours time during the two days the tournament was held. ...more

July 2, 2008