The more than 1.8 million Floridians on food stamps are getting an increase in their monthly benefits, thanks to the federal economic stimulus package. ...more

April 1, 2009

Many people are used to having to take a drug test when applying for a job. Now a Bay-area state senator wants to extend the same idea to those applying for unemployment benefits. ...more

March 10, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty opened the door Friday for State Farm Florida to withdraw from the state's property insurance market, but only after it meets several stipulations. ...more

February 14, 2009

This is the annual open window period for either signing up for various Medicare programs or to switch from one to another. ...more

December 1, 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

Gas prices have dropped below $2 a gallon at many locations throughout Florida, but that doesn't mean more people will be filling up the family car to go to Grandma's house for Thanksgiving. ...more

November 19, 2008

About 4.2 million Floridians have already voted in the presidential election, Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning said Monday - but Election Day voters should expect to stand in line anyway. ...more

November 4, 2008

People in their 40s and 50s with long work histories are finding themselves unemployed for the first time in their lives. ...more

October 7, 2008

With people losing their jobs in a struggling economy, programs to help pay a month's mortgage, buy a bag of groceries or pay the month's utility bills are seeing a steady increase. ...more

October 6, 2008

Have you seen them? They used to be among us. They used to be in your neighborhoods. ...more

September 17, 2008