For decades the standard question at U.S. grocery store check-out counters has been "Paper or Plastic?" But since January, consumers in the U.S. capital have faced a different question: "Will you pay 5 cents for a bag?" ...more

February 22, 2010

All the special offers for eating out lately may linger awhile. A leading research firm is predicting another tough year for restaurants. ...more

January 27, 2010

Locals looking for authentic Greek gyros, souvlakia and baklava don't have to drive to Tarpon Springs anymore. ...more

December 7, 2009

Construction worker Anthony Carey usually gets $50 in scratch-off lottery tickets once a week at the convenience store where he gasses up, but he says that probably will change when Florida reintroduces vending machines this year in supermarkets. ...more

June 6, 2009

Tips on how to fatten your wallet. ...more

April 2, 2009

The Florida Strawberry Festival ends today. Here's today's event schedule: ...more

March 8, 2009

Even perennially strong Publix Super Markets Inc. is feeling the recession's pinch, with profit falling 20 percent in the fourth quarter and by 8 percent for all of 2008. ...more

March 3, 2009

Even perennially strong Publix Super Markets Inc. is feeling the recession's pinch, with profits falling 20 percent in the fourth quarter and by 8 percent for all 2008. ...more

March 2, 2009

The House of Flavors Ice Cream Company is recalling 64 ounce square packages of Hannaford Chocolate Chip Ice Cream because some packages shipped to Florida contain undeclared walnuts. ...more

January 28, 2009

Shoppers bent on bargains jammed the parking lot and packed the aisles Thursday at the grand opening of an Aldi grocery store at Brandon Boulevard and Kingsway Road. ...more

October 1, 2008