A recession is a period of reduced economic activity. The current economy more than meets that definition. ...more

January 31, 2009

It began with high energy costs. Soon thereafter, the housing industry - particularly in Hernando County - came to a screeching halt. ...more

January 31, 2009

Here's some of what the economic stimulus bill could deliver to Florida and the Tampa Bay area, according to lawmakers and analysts: ...more

January 29, 2009

Dozens of newspaper street vendors made some headlines of their own today by protesting possible changes in Pasco County rules. ...more

January 27, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) - What do Tropicana Casino and Resort, Avis and the White House now have in common? ...more

January 25, 2009

With the Tampa Bay area's unemployment rate continuing to surge, a growing number of people appear to be pinning their job hopes on the health care industry. ...more

January 24, 2009

The Christmas shopping season often can put a colorful coating on an otherwise rotten economy. ...more

January 24, 2009

Hernando County has the third-highest unemployment rate in Florida. ...more

January 23, 2009