The economy may be hurting some stores. Less so Publix lately. The massive Lakeland-based grocery chain with stores across Florida said sales and profits were up in its most recent quarter, though some established stores saw some slowdown. ...more

August 7, 2009

Florida Lottery sales are going flat, a legislative audit reported today. ...more

March 12, 2009

"Here, There and Everywhere," is the title of a famous Beatles song. ...more

March 6, 2009

Florida has turned its back on major problems for years, which has helped make this year's budget crisis harder to manage. ...more

March 1, 2009

A minor wreck on Interstate 4 has had a major impact on traffic. ...more

February 27, 2009

No changes in Tampa Port Authority staffing or operations are expected in 2009 despite an 8.4 percent decline in cargo tonnage last year and a gloomy outlook for an economic recovery this year, port director Richard Wainio said this morning. ...more

January 20, 2009

After three decades in the landscaping business, Paul Herrmann is unsure what the future hold for his San Antonio-based company. ...more

January 18, 2009

Drugstore operator Walgreen Co. said Thursday it will cut 1,000 jobs by midyear, or about 9 percent of corporate management, through a combination of voluntary buyouts and layoffs. ...more

January 9, 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

The Valpak coupon company will eliminate 79 positions as a result of lower projected coupon volume in 2009. That represents about 6 percent of Valpak's work force. ...more

December 18, 2008