Southwest Airlines Co., which had resisted the kinds of capacity cuts being made by other carriers, will eliminate nearly 200 flights early next year, including six in Tampa, as it struggles with high fuel costs and a weakening economy. ...more

August 27, 2008

AVON PARK – One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning recently awarded a franchise to Spencer Whitmire, who converted his business into a franchise with the company. "I am very excited to see how much I can accomplish with a national brand name backing me up," Whitmire said. "This is just the beginning, and I am confident that with this new partnership, I can grow my business beyond my previous expectations. It's great to know that I am with a company that wants to see me succeed." Franchised under Clockwork Home Services Inc., One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is a nationwide network of exceptional, time-conscious, courteous, highly competent HVAC professionals, Whitmire said. The businesses, like the one in Avon Park, are locally owned and operated and its technicians are experienced, trained and highly knowledgeable, Whitmire added. According to a press release from the company, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning ranks first as the nation's fastest-growing franchise according to Franchise Times magazine's "Fast 55" list (2007) and ranks fifth on Entrepreneur magazine's list of Top New Franchises (2008). ...more

May 10, 2008

When Adele Rothman bought her 16-year-old son a car in 2003, she made sure to pick one that had OnStar, the onboard communications and safety system. ...more

December 22, 2007