Gasoline prices, inflation and a stock market plunge led more Highlands County residents than usual to reach out and seek help. ...more

December 7, 2008

Who knew that recycling could be such a greasy topic? Matt Connor for one. Connor, the owner and operator of the Beef O'Brady's Family Sports Pub franchise in Trinity, says recycling isn't just a trendy thing to do, it has become increasingly profitable. ...more

December 3, 2008

November's U.S. vehicle sales at General Motors and Chrysler plunged more than 40 percent, and Ford's sales dropped 31 percent, crushing hopes that the industrywide drop in vehicle demand might be easing as the U.S. automakers prepare to state their second case for a federal bailout. ...more

December 3, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service will lower its standard-mileage-reimbursement rate on Jan. 1 to 55 cents a mile - 3.5 cents less than the current rate - in part because gasoline prices have declined, the IRS said in a written statement. ...more

November 29, 2008

The Florida tourist industry, backed by almost all state, county and municipal government leaders, has for decades opposed exploring for oil and natural gas off the state's coast. The risk of damage to the tourism industry from, for instance, a drilling rig blowout that fouls Florida beaches, was too great, industry leaders have said. ...more

November 29, 2008

The Internal Revenue Service will lower its standard-mileage-reimbursement rate on Jan. 1 to 55 cents a mile - 3.5 cents less than the current rate – in part because gasoline prices have declined, the IRS said in a news release. ...more

November 27, 2008

Driving to your Thanksgiving destination will cost a lot less this year, as gasoline prices have plunged to their lowest levels in years, according to AAA. ...more

November 25, 2008

Driving to your Thanksgiving destination will cost a lot less this year. ...more

November 24, 2008

Amtrak ridership continues to increase nationwide and on the Silver Star through Tampa as travelers seek alternatives to paying costly gasoline prices. ...more

November 22, 2008

Thanksgiving may be the most traditional of American holidays, cutting across religious and political backgrounds. Travel to see friends and relatives is a primary holiday activity. ...more

November 17, 2008