A bipartisan group of senators took charge of the debate over the roughly $900 billion economic stimulus plan on Thursday, and was working furiously in backroom negotiations to cut the cost of the package. Senate Democratic leaders said they would await outcome of those talks before pushing for a final vote on the measure. ...more

February 6, 2009

Congress is giving consumers four more months to prepare for the upcoming transition from analog to digital television broadcasting. ...more

February 5, 2009

MILWAUKEE (AP) - Drinking away your troubles? Possibly. But chances are you're doing less of it, and you're imbibing at home. ...more

February 1, 2009

The House of Flavors Ice Cream Company is recalling 64 ounce square packages of Hannaford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream because some packages shipped to Florida contain undeclared walnuts. ...more

January 28, 2009

Responding to complaints from two families, Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink has ordered a St. Petersburg funeral home to immediately cease any services involving embalming or refrigeration. Sink issued the order last week against the Morning Glory Funeral Chapel of St. Petersburg, 3301 5th Ave. S. ...more

January 26, 2009

Ready to replace your television? Drop it off Saturday at the first Electronics Collection Day at the city's Solid Waste Department. ...more

January 9, 2009

Consumer confidence hit an all-time low in December, dropping in the face of layoffs and deteriorating markets for housing, stocks and other investments. ...more

December 31, 2008

Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Charles H. Bronson is announcing the top ten list of complaints for calendar year 2008. ...more

December 28, 2008

The after-Christmas shopping crowd disappointed many retailers Friday as consumers continued to save their money. For many businesses, this year's holiday shopping season was anything but merry. ...more

December 27, 2008

Violations of the Do Not Call law again top Florida's consumer complaint list. ...more

December 25, 2008