On Tuesday night, city commissioners learned the city must raise its water and sewer rates by an additional two percent each year through 2019 to make up for revenue shortfalls and remain in compliance with bond covenants. ...more

November 21, 2009

In a world full of economic indicators, the best one during the holiday season may prove to be a furry toy hamster. ...more

November 21, 2009

As if things couldn't get any worse for the millions of Americans who are barely scraping by comes the news that a tax credit implemented in April to boost take-home pay will likely have a negative impact when it comes time to pay taxes. ...more

November 21, 2009

It's like "The Apprentice" meets Amway. Donald Trump is synonymous with luxury high-rises, his TV show and his distinctive hairstyle. Now he's putting his name on a vitamin and health products business whose salespeople make money by recruiting more salespeople. ...more

November 20, 2009

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, the three largest U.S. carriers, are expanding the use of surcharges to raise prices on the busiest travel days next year. ...more

November 19, 2009

Unemployment compensation taxes paid by Florida businesses will skyrocket next year because of the state's high jobless rate that hit 11 percent in September, revenue officials said Wednesday. ...more

November 19, 2009

but not on the same scale. In Country A, employment has fallen more than 5 percent, and the unemployment rate has more than doubled. In Country B, employment has fallen only half a percent, and unemployment is only slightly higher than it was before the crisis. ...more

November 15, 2009

Church Service Center in Avon Park is now feeding 700 families a month - 25 percent more than last year. ...more

November 15, 2009

A real estate firm will return to its roots when it relocates its offices to U.S. 19 near Main Street. Broker Greg Armstrong hopes to complete the move of Coldwell Banker F.I. Grey & Son Residential Inc. back to 6320 U.S. 19 by the end of the month. ...more

November 14, 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