The city of Tarpon Springs' recent attempt to solicit proposals from firms interested in installing a security lighting system at Cycadia Cemetery met with disappointing results. Interim City Manager Mark LeCouris said the city received a letter of interest from only one firm. It suggested a lighting system costing approximately $162,000. It would have ringed the cemetery's perimeter and would not have been controlled by sensors. ...more

January 24, 2009

For years, retailers could afford to be sloppy about running their businesses because customers kept buying. No more. Stung by the worry that shoppers - who cut spending by the most dramatic amount in at least 39 years this holiday season - may not start spending again for a long time, stores are making drastic changes. They are cutting out marginal suppliers, hiring outside experts to keep inventory lean, holding special events for those who are still buying and making extraordinary efforts to gauge customer satisfaction. ...more

January 19, 2009

Until the 2008 stock market crash, David and Priscilla Williams were planning on not spending many more cold winters in Philadelphia. ...more

January 18, 2009

BOYS BASKETBALL Darryn Frazier scores 37, going 21-of-24 from the free throw line, to lead Central past 5A-7 rival Land O' Lakes, 65-53. ...more

January 13, 2009

"I don't believe it's too late to change course, but it will be if we don't take dramatic action as soon as possible. If nothing is done, this recession could linger for years." ...more

January 12, 2009

With "Big Game Bob" at the helm, Oklahoma finished another season with a big, lame flop. ...more

January 10, 2009

In the midst of a disappointing start to the University of South Florida men's basketball season, the Bulls made sure they ended the non-conference portion of their schedule on a positive note. ...more

December 28, 2008

This is not how Derrick Brooks wanted it to end, with his long-vaunted defense trapped in the throes of arguably its worst slump. ...more

December 28, 2008

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December 24, 2008

Christmas came a week early for Beonca Godfrey and the Avon Park girls basketball team. ...more

December 18, 2008