A Toyota Prius is not a limousine, according to a panel of federal judges. In a decision affirming a lower court ruling, the Atlanta-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Pinellas County limo company owner Moshe Leib after Hillsborough regulators said it was a stretch calling the gas-stingy Prius a limousine. ...more

February 21, 2009

A Toyota Prius is not a limousine, according to a panel of federal judges. In a decision affirming a lower court ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit brought by Pinellas County limo company owner Moshe Leib after Hillsborough regulators said it was a stretch calling the gas-stingy Prius a limousine. ...more

February 20, 2009

TEN TIPS FOR TRAVELING IN CHINA ...more

August 2, 2008

People with disabilities might soon be catching taxis instead of specially equipped vans and buses. ...more

May 27, 2008

TIPPING ETIQUETTE: When it comes to traveling overseas on a business trip, adjusting to a foreign language and currency can be cumbersome on top of a demanding schedule. But for many, knowing what to tip the busboy or hotel concierge is the most stressful part of any international rendezvous. ...more

January 8, 2008

SEBRING — As the cops reporter, most of what I write about, the daily crime in Highlands County, is generally depressing, with an occasional laugh from some of the dumber crimes. ...more

January 1, 2008

Cabdrivers say they plan to boycott International Plaza tonight because they're tired of getting chased off Bay Street, a popular drop-off and pickup spot at the mall. ...more

December 24, 2007

We were too quick to praise Hillsborough County commissioner Kevin White for showing fiscal restraint last week in dismissing the discredited director of the county transportation commission. ...more

September 14, 2007

TAMPA - Greg Cox, the director of the Public Transportation Commission, resigned today amid allegations of financial mismanagement and workplace issues. ...more

September 5, 2007