Big wheels from the Great Wheel Corp. announced this week they will build a 400-foot wheel to take in the Orlando skyline and surrounding properties, including Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios and many other theme parks in the area. ...more

June 26, 2008

Nielsen Media Research and some local governments agreed to end a multiyear contract that brought the company tax rebates for bringing high-paying jobs to the region. However, that may not mean more job cuts are on the way. ...more

June 21, 2008

At least a dozen families plan to seek restitution in court because their children's dreams of stardom were dashed at the Tampa Convention Center about two weeks ago when a company promising them acting classes vanished. ...more

June 12, 2008

TAMPA - At least a dozen families plan to seek restitution in court because their children's dreams of stardom were dashed at the Tampa Convention Center about two weeks ago when a company promising them acting classes vanished. Charles Gallagher, a St. Petersburg attorney representing the families, filed a civil complaint today against the California-based company, Pacific Modeling and Acting Academy. Gallagher said he is seeking a cumulative refund of more than $15,000, as well as damages and fees. ...more

June 11, 2008

Construction of a cancer research center expected to create an estimated 165 high-paying science jobs is well under way near the University of South Florida. ...more

June 10, 2008

NEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. -- Feedback from residents convinced Progress Energy Florida that power lines it is planning to build to meet a growing demand for electricity on the Suncoast should follow existing corridors, company officials said in a press release this morning. ...more

May 20, 2008

Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, announced Monday that it would expand its discounted prescription drug program to offer 90-day supplies for $10 and add several women's medications at a discount. It also said it would lower the price of more than 1,000 over-the-counter drugs. ...more

May 6, 2008

Verizon officials unveiled a few of their internal missteps to city of Tampa officials Thursday, by way of explaining that they're aware of customer service glitches and are improving. ...more

May 2, 2008

Kwesi Osei Ofori wants to feed a building boom in his native Ghana - and turn a little profit in the process. ...more

February 20, 2008

Residents are uncertain whether giving the developer of a controversial apartment complex additional time to tailor the proposed project will make a difference. ...more

February 11, 2008