Nothing lasts forever, but a growing number of cost-conscious consumers are finding a quick fix to address the old adage by choosing to repair, rather than replace apparel and household items such as shoes, clothes, televisions and vacuums. ...more

March 11, 2009

The children of The Great Depression, who grew up knowing the value of repairing what they have instead of buying new, may be coming out ahead of the game in this lingering economic slump. ...more

March 11, 2009

The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City is the Super Bowl for the K-9 set, but Tampa Bay area residents have a show worth boasting about too - one that draws people from all over the world to the rolling countryside of Hernando County every winter. ...more

January 15, 2009

SEBRING — On Friday, at Florida Hospital Heartland Division, about 200 attendees prayed that no disasters hit the county – but just in case – those representatives from 67 churches and several local agencies should be better prepared. ...more

May 2, 2008

The John Deere tractor's headlights cut a path through the country dusk on Thursday with the state's most powerful politician aboard. ...more

February 8, 2008

The John Deere tractor's headlights cut a path through the country dusk on Thursday with the state's most powerful politician aboard. ...more

February 8, 2008

Ten minutes before 9 a.m., the doors opened to Florida's newest Ikea store, and for more than 20 minutes a unceasing line of shoppers streamed in, some after waiting more than a day or driving for hours. ...more

November 15, 2007

Bad call. There's no other way to say it. ...more

October 28, 2007