It may come as no surprise, but Floridians have lost even more confidence in the real estate market. ...more

January 22, 2009

It may come as no surprise, but Floridians have lost even more confidence in the real estate market. Consumers aren't optimistic about any part of the market – housing, retail or office, according to a survey released today by the University of Florida. ...more

January 21, 2009

No, it can't provide visiting Floridians with official diplomatic immunity. ...more

January 19, 2009

Children need to be guided by strong families and community, a former professional basketball player said Sunday at an annual breakfast that's part of the local Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cultural Arts Festival. ...more

January 19, 2009

Small is beautiful. That could be the mantra for the Miniature Art Society of Florida exhibit that opens tomorrow at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. ...more

January 17, 2009

As the economy worsened in 2008, more Tampa area homeowners found themselves facing trouble. The number of foreclosure filings rose 123 percent compared with 2007. ...more

January 15, 2009

Florida has done better when it comes to passing highway safety laws but lags in key areas, an advocacy group says. ...more

January 13, 2009

A highway safety group says Florida has done better when it comes to passing highway safety laws but lags in key areas. ...more

January 12, 2009

Florida may shut down its welcome centers that serve free orange juice and could also sharply curtail television ads that beckon snow-weary Northerners to the Sunshine State. ...more

January 6, 2009

Lottery officials say almost half a million Powerball tickets were sold the first day they went on sale in Florida. Florida is the 30th state, along with the District of Columbia and the U.S Virgin Islands, to offer the game. ...more

January 6, 2009