In spite of a forecast that suggested gas prices would remain stable, costs at the pump went up by more than five cents per gallon last week in Florida. ...more

December 31, 2007

The saying goes among law enforcement officers that New Year's Eve is "amateur night" for the drunks on the road. ...more

December 29, 2007

The soaring price of gas is not stopping people from hitting the road this Christmas and New Year's. ...more

December 28, 2007

Pick up the 2008 edition to see who got picked as a calendar pinup pet. ...more

December 12, 2007

If tradition holds true, today will be the busiest Thanksgiving travel time as people leave to visit relatives for the holiday. Here are five things you need to know before setting out: ...more

November 21, 2007

Before you can gobble, you have to get there. If you're flying to your Thanksgiving destination, check out these useful tidbits. If you're driving, prepare for congestion. ...more

November 19, 2007

What's new at Tampa International Airport from a year ago? ...more

November 19, 2007

Gas prices hit an all-time high Monday, when AAA Auto Club South reported regular, unleaded fuel in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area climbed to $3.10 a gallon, up from $2.75 a month ago and $2.17 last year. Drivers fueling up this week at Brandon area gas stations were eager to vent about the record-breaking price increase and its effect on their driving habits and wallets. ...more

November 15, 2007

Gas prices likely won't hit a new high this month, thanks to increased oil production and a report that says worldwide demand for light crude will decline next year. ...more

November 14, 2007

SEBRING — Want a good excuse not to visit your family this holiday season? How about the cost of gas? With crude oil prices trading at more than $95 per barrel Monday, the cost for a gallon of gas reached an all-time high in several cities throughout Florida. Orlando had a record average price of $3.09 for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline Monday, while the average at Sebring gas stations was $3.10 per gallon, according to the Web site www.floridastategasprices.com "(Gas prices) may be a good excuse to shy away from visiting my family around the holidays," said Laurie Kelley of Sebring. "The oil companies are greedy; they act like they're not already getting enough profit." Confirming Kelley's concerns, there's speculation that the prices could go up or down around the holiday season. ...more

November 13, 2007