Americans felt better about the economy in August, as a barometer of sentiment posted the biggest boost in two years amid falling gas prices. Two reports suggested that a bottom could be nearing for the housing market, but economists caution it's too early to proclaim that the worst is over. ...more

August 27, 2008

After several weeks of declines in the Tampa Bay area, gas prices may start to creep up ahead of the Labor Day weekend. ...more

August 26, 2008

To portray Obama as a saint or as the second coming of Christ is not only disgusting but also somewhat funny. Anyone who would buy into this charade would have to be a total imbecile, however, there seems to be a lot of them running around. ...more

August 7, 2008

Thousands of hybrid tea rose blossoms provide a spectacular roadside attraction. ...more

August 6, 2008

In response to the letter "Credit Card Up Charge," I am a bit disappointed that there were no facts stated, only accusations, and that Mr. Thompson did not do his research before he decided to write his "letter of complaint" to the editor of this newspaper. ...more

August 6, 2008

Authorities say a woman who discovered her neighbor dead in his home stole the deceased's credit card and used it at gas stations. ...more

May 29, 2008

We the people need to boycott all the gas stations in and around Sebring, to see if they will come down in price on gas. There is no sense in having the price of gas per barrel as it is, and only get 47 gallons. Why doesn't Congress and the U.S. Senate do something? If they are not going to help us, then why don't we the people do something, like boycott all the gas stations now. We have the right to, we live here in the U.S.A. and so we have every right to. It can't hurt any more than it is now. ...more

May 21, 2008

When ethanol-blended gasoline started turning up at gas stations in the Tampa Bay area last year, Fred Richardson had a flash from the past. ...more

February 9, 2008

An important deadline for Florida's gas stations is on the horizon, and state regulators expect it may put hundreds of store owners out of business. ...more

February 5, 2008

When you pull off the interstate anywhere in Florida, chances are you're looking straight down a corridor flanked by gas stations and a Waffle House. ...more

January 27, 2008