The number of newly laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits fell last week, the government said Thursday, a sign that the job market is making gradual improvement. ...more

August 7, 2009

131,000 Number of U.S. troops in Iraq on July 31 170,000 Number of U.S. troops in Iraq in October 2007, the peak of the troop buildup ...more

August 3, 2009

The $5.6 million pot of money Hernando County has been earmarked to help low- to moderate-middle income homebuyers move into foreclosed homes county is still awaiting final state approvals. ...more

July 24, 2009

Four Port of Tampa businesses will get $10 million in federal stimulus money for infrastructure improvements, said U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa. ...more

July 18, 2009

Four Port of Tampa businesses will get $10 million in federal stimulus funds for infrastructure improvements, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Fla., said. ...more

July 17, 2009

A 29-year-old soldier from Seffner has died in Afghanistan. Sgt. 1st Class Jason J. Fabrizi was in the Konar province of Afghanistan on Tuesday when his mounted patrol was attacked with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire, according to the U.S. Department of Defense. ...more

July 17, 2009

TAMPA A 33-year-old Tampa man has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for food stamp fraud, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. ...more

July 10, 2009

The public is invited to an open house at the new One Poly Place, 107 W. Center Ave. No. 3, Sebring, on Tuesday, June 23 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. ...more

June 22, 2009

The latest estimate of Florida's orange crop rose by 2 million boxes since the May projection, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. ...more

June 17, 2009

Starting Saturday, reservations for a visit to the crown of the Statue of Liberty on New York's Liberty Island will be accepted. The crown, which was closed after the Sept. 11 attacks, will reopen July 4. About 240 people will be allowed into the crown each day, the U.S. Department of the Interior said. Reservations will open Saturday at 10 a.m. from www. statuecruises.com and 1-877-523-9849. ...more

June 10, 2009