Consumers boosted their borrowing in September, defying expectations for a cutback. ...more

November 8, 2008

For a sign of just how tough the job market has become, consider this: In Hillsborough County, unemployment compensation claims are up 70 percent this year over last year. ...more

October 4, 2008

The nation struggled with slow economic growth and still-high prices that are weighing on consumers and businesses alike as the race for the White House kicks into high gear. ...more

September 4, 2008

The smoothie world welcomes a new player today. And it's a big one. Starbucks, the venerable coffee shop chain that parlayed humble Seattle beginnings into more than 12,000 outlets in 37 countries, fires up its blenders today to introduce the Vivanno "nourishing blend." It's a health-oriented option that a local manager said was created in response to patrons' demand. ...more

July 15, 2008

Starbucks fires up its blenders today to introduce the Vivanno "nourishing blend." ...more

July 14, 2008

Orders to factories for big-ticket manufactured goods jumped unexpectedly in December, good news amid signs the U.S. economy may be tipping toward a recession. ...more

January 30, 2008

LAND O' LAKES - The way was cleared Thursday for a new shopping center, complete with a Publix and a CVS drugstore, on a stretch of State Road 54 just west of Mentmore Boulevard. ...more

January 11, 2008

Talbots will close its 78 children's and men's apparel stores to focus on its core middle-aged female customer, a retrenchment that follows disappointing sales at Talbots as well as other specialty women's apparel retailers amid tough economic conditions. ...more

January 5, 2008

Auto accidents occurring in Florida through Feb. 15 may have to be hashed out in court under legislation winding its way through the Capitol. ...more

October 4, 2007

TALLAHASSEE - Auto accidents occurring in Florida through Feb. 15 may have to be hashed out in court under legislation winding its way through the Capitol. ...more

October 3, 2007