These are tough economic times, so retailers have launched their Black Friday specials weeks early to motivate budget-conscious buyers. You can normally find the latest Black Friday ads on these sites: ...more

November 27, 2008

Like the precision of a finely tuned NFL game plan, Kaye Blewett and her two daughters know how to make the most of Black Friday sales. ...more

November 25, 2008

e.l.f. All Over Color Stick Available at Target, Kmart, Big Lots and other discount stores; $1 for a small stick ...more

October 11, 2008

An economic storm has sunk the Hudson Seafest for 2008. Because of the downturn in the economy, organizers have canceled the 24th edition of the fundraising community festival held each November, according to Al Meyer, Seafest co-founder and board member. ...more

October 11, 2008

Barnard, on a full scholarship. I never thought I'd feel lucky that my parents have virtually no income. I live with my mom, who is a full-time student; my dad teaches part time. ...more

September 28, 2008

On Thursday, Aug. 28 I read the article about the Arizona sheriff. I believe this man is right on target. He has saved the taxpayers a lot of money and made the criminals understand they are not in a recreation facility. It should make them think about breaking the law again in his county. ...more

September 3, 2008

I read with interest the article in the Tampa Tribune regarding "John Dillinger." ...more

August 30, 2008

Up to 1,500 children were helped back to school Saturday through Projects of Pasco supply donations. ...more

August 20, 2008

An Avon Park woman remained in Highlands County Jail in lieu of $2,000 bond on Thursday, after she was arrested at the Belk Department Store, in the Lakeshore Mall. ...more

August 14, 2008

With humidity at 85 percent, there was no shortage of sweat. But with the exception of one paper cut, there was no blood. And the only thing close to tears was the perspiration running down the faces of the members of the Greater Brandon Kiwanis Club as they loaded back-to-school supplies into a Hillsborough County school bus during their first "Stuff the Bus" event last week. ...more

August 13, 2008