William and Jane Sibbitt won't be traveling this year to visit their grandchildren in Vermont or his brother in California. They're shopping for golf shirts at garage sales, they're not eating out as much, they're doing less recreational shopping in Terre Haute, and they've even cut back on charitable giving. ...more

February 12, 2009

The choice between $75 prescription sleeping pills or a $5 herbal alternative is a no-brainer for Cathy and Bernard Birleffi, whose insurance costs have skyrocketed along with the nation's financial woes. ...more

January 14, 2009

The shutdown of Plant City Transit will leave some longtime passengers looking for a ride. ...more

June 25, 2008

AVON PARK — Congressman Putnam's office has called Lucio Anaya Sr. and to say his passport will arrive soon. "He called me," said Patricia Austin, who wrote Putnam on Anaya's behalf. "He said they have approved his passport. "That's wonderful," said Austin. "Hopefully, he'll get it within two weeks." Anaya, an Avon Park vegetable stand operator who lives in Frostproof, has applied twice for a passport, but was sent a letter with requests for more documents. ...more

May 20, 2008