Money

Waiting for word from biggest Powerball winner ever

The Florida Lottery says just like the rest of the world, it is still waiting to hear from the winner of that blockbuster $590 million Powerball jackpot.

Gov. Scott vetoes $368M in projects

Gov. Rick Scott uses his veto pen to slash $368 million from next year's state budget, including $50 million to complete a bike trail from St. Petersburg to Brevard County.

Powerball win in Zephyrhills makes history

ZEPHYRHILLS, Fla. (WTSP) -- It was a single Quick Pick ticket sold on Saturday at a Publix in Zephyrhills that won the largest Powerball jackpot ever, according to Florida Lottery officials.

Asian stocks rise on signs of steady US recovery

BANGKOK (AP) - Evidence of a steady economic recovery in the U.S. helped push Asian stock markets higher today.

Stocks rise on hopeful signs for the US economy

NEW YORK (AP) - Many forces have been feeding Wall Street's rally - record corporate earnings, small investors finally buying again, signs the U.S. economy may be strengthening, central banks flooding the financial system with money. But one of the biggest, and least appreciated, reasons for the rally has been buybacks.

Student debt weighs on overall economy

Dell's dismal 1Q illuminates PC maker's challenges

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Dell's financial decay worsened during its latest quarter as the company slashed its personal computer prices in response to the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets.

Asia stocks mixed as holidays thin trade

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets were mixed in holiday-thinned trading today as investors digested a slew of disappointing economic data and corporate results from the U.S.

Wall Street closes lower after a muddled day of trading

NEW YORK (AP) - Signs of a slowing economy combined with comments from a Federal Reserve official helped pull the stock market down Thursday.

Fla. to use social media to tout job numbers

Florida Gov. Rick Scott is using social media to tout the latest jobless numbers. 

Gas prices heading higher near term

It's been a rollercoaster year for gas prices, which began the year averaging $3.29 a gallon, then zoomed to $3.78 in February before dropping to $3.50 last month. Current average price: $3.60.

TaxWatch targets First Coast 'turkeys'

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida TaxWatch is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to veto $107 million dollars in spending in the budget, calling specific projects "turkeys."

First Coast Tea Party says it was targeted by IRS

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The First Coast Tea Party got its tax exemption from the Internal Revenue Service after a 27-month wait and after submitting four pounds of paperwork.

Florida TaxWatch targets 'budget turkeys'

Florida TaxWatch is calling on Gov. Rick Scott to consider vetoing more than $100 million in projects in the proposed budget for next year.

Georgia's jobless rate drops to 8.2 percent

State labor officials say Georgia's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has dropped to 8.2 percent in April.

Google unveils $10-a-month 'All Access' music plan

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is unveiling a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.

Asia stocks mixed as Wall St. ignores euro gloom

BANGKOK (AP) - Asian stock markets were mixed today following dour European economic data that dampened hopes of a recovery there anytime soon. However, losses were limited by another record session on Wall Street.

Stocks climb as traders shrug off economic reports

NEW YORK (AP) - Investors nudged the stock market to all-time highs Wednesday despite a handful of disappointing economic reports.

Google poised to show off latest devices, services

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product line-up.

Stock market rises back into record territory

NEW YORK (AP) - The stock market marched back into record territory Tuesday as investors seized on the latest encouraging news about the economy. This time, it was a report on the health of small businesses.

GM says supercomputers to keep recalls in check

WARREN, Mich. (AP) - General Motors Co. says a new supercomputing data center and a fledgling shift to bring software development in-house should help it limit the size of future safety recalls.

Stock market rally pauses on Monday

NEW YORK (AP) - A record-breaking rally in stocks took a pause Monday as investors assessed whether the rise in stock valuations overstated the recent improvement in the economy.