Tampa International Airport traffic declined by more than 875,000 passengers to 18.3 million in 2008 compared with record numbers of about 19.1 million in 2007. ...more

January 14, 2009

Tampa International Airport traffic declined by more than 875,000 passengers to 18.3 million in 2008 compared with record numbers of about 19.1 million in 2007. ...more

January 13, 2009

Families are losing bus service, middle school students are losing sleep and teachers are losing jobs as Florida's student population sinks with the economy. ...more

January 8, 2009

Pending U.S. home sales fell to the lowest level on record in November, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday. The index tracks signed contracts to purchase existing homes. Typically, there is a one- to two-month lag between a contract and a done deal. So November's decline foreshadows bleak results for December's existing-home sales numbers, set to be released Jan. 26. ...more

January 7, 2009

Wall Street saw a merciful end Wednesday to a dreadful year as stocks closed the last session of 2008 with a sizable advance. ...more

January 1, 2009

The New Moon occurred yesterday at 12:22 p.m. and the day before that, the moon was at its furthest point during its 28 day orbit from the earth. What this means for anglers is, the lack of moonlight during the night hinders fish from feeding at their normal rates--as when they do have moonlight to feed by. However, the regular affects the moon causes on fish when the moon's orbit is closer to the earth, is greatly diminished when it is furthest away. ...more

December 28, 2008

The number of South Florida wading bird nests is down for the year. ...more

December 26, 2008

Reality, Not Fantasy America would be a better nation if it cared more about the "players" who run for office instead of the players running with footballs! ...more

December 13, 2008

The economic downturn caused a 13.5 percent decline in passengers departing from Tampa International Airport in November compared with November 2007, the airport reported Friday. ...more

December 13, 2008

The economic downturn created a 13.5 percent decline in passengers departing from Tampa International Airport in November compared with November 2007, the airport reported today. ...more

December 12, 2008