Florida's unemployment rate eked up one-tenth of a percent in March to 9.7 percent, the highest level since 1976 and up 4.3 percentage points since the same time last year, state officials said. ...more

April 18, 2009

Florida's unemployment rate eked up one tenth of a percent in March to 9.7 percent, the highest level since 1976, state officials said, and up 4.3 percentage points since the same time last year. ...more

April 17, 2009

Highlands County's population grew by 1 percent in a year, which surpassed the statewide average of 0.7 percent, according to the latest U.S. Census estimates. ...more

March 23, 2009

As part of the latest stimulus package, unemployment benefits for eligible workers has increased by $25 per week. ...more

March 4, 2009

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida's unemployment figures continue to worsen. ...more

January 23, 2009

WRESTLING Eagles, Leopards, Sharks, Bears each venture to separate tournaments this weekend. SPRINGSTEAD TRAVELS TO 'MINI-STATE' EVENT AT PALM COAST ...more

January 15, 2009

"A bank robbery in progress at Surefire Bank, 3582 Hilton Lane," crackles the dispatcher's voice on the loud speaker. ...more

November 5, 2008

Hernando County's unemployment rate keeps inching upward, but the gap between it and the top spot is widening. ...more

July 19, 2008