A slowdown in the housing industry has forced developers to delay the start of new construction projects. ...more

June 25, 2008

An estimated 250 to 260 jobs are being eliminated as part of a reduction in force by the Florida Communications Group, which oversees The Tampa Tribune, WFLA, Channel 8, and other local media properties, group President John Schueler said Wednesday. ...more

June 12, 2008

As the economy continues to slide, many people will face unwelcome changes in their lives. People already have lost jobs, homes, cars and, in some cases, hope. ...more

June 8, 2008

A 20 percent cut to the budget for the state parole commission may result in a slowdown for people seeking clemency or restoration of civil rights, the chairwoman of the state Parole Commission said Thursday. ...more

June 6, 2008

Charley Hannah and Mike Bartoletta, founders and owners of Hannah Bartoletta Homes, are predicting an upturn in the Tampa Bay area housing market and say they are prepared for it. ...more

June 1, 2008

RESIDENTS CAN VOICE THEIR CONCERNS TUESDAY AT VFW ...more

May 25, 2008

Brandon won out in a two-game slugfest as the Eagles won the region series, defeating Winter Haven 9-8 and 10-6 Friday. The two teams combined for 13 home runs in the best-of-three series as the Eagles, who had eight homers, advance to the Class 5A state final four. ...more

May 10, 2008

Jocelyne Aposaga is a hairstylist who relies on tips for about 20 percent of her income. As the economy slumps, she has a new survival plan: cut tips. ...more

May 4, 2008

Hillsborough County recently reduced the number of employees and the workload at its Plant City building services permitting office. ...more

May 3, 2008

By 2017, consumers and taxpayers will spend more than $4 trillion on health care, accounting for $1 of every $5 spent, the federal government projects. ...more

February 26, 2008