Rose Rich sipped a cool drink as she shared a bench out of the sun at The Shops at Wiregrass. Her 19-year-old grandson, Chandler Estes, and Estes’ girlfriend, 18-year-old Jayda Warchesik, were on a visit from Texas. “We’re out for an adventure,” Rich said. Estes and Warchesik hoped to find bathing suits for a trip to the beach, but were out of luck. They found few shops open. The … [Read more...]
Rubber ducks create a splashing success
May 25, 2016 By
The crowd cheered. The loudspeaker broadcast a quacking-good tune - "Disco, Disco Duck." And, with a quick dumping of about 2,000 rubber ducks into Lake Padgett, the flock of ducks floated off, with a push from a high-pressure fire hose squirted into the water. Prizes went to donors whose ducks were among the first 68 to hit the finish line. But, the true winners were the community … [Read more...]
Despite holiday, gas prices continue to fall
December 29, 2014 By
The demand for gasoline was the biggest in years for travelers trying to take the road to their Christmas destinations. Yet, where the classic system of supply and demand would've typically meant higher gas prices — they were, instead, lower. In fact, motorists saw the cheapest gasoline for Christmas since 2008, where Florida drivers saw an average price of $2.43. That broke lows set in 2009, … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas, Florida: $2 gas is coming
December 22, 2014 By
Georgia and Tennessee have gas stations where prices have fallen below $2 a gallon. And it looks like Florida might not be far behind. Stations in the Jacksonville area reported prices of $2.10 over the weekend, according to AAA. And if prices keep falling at the current rate of 2 cents a day, that area will be at $2 a gallon by the end of the week. "Gasoline prices are plunging with little … [Read more...]
Looking for $2 gas? It might be coming soon
December 15, 2014 By
Savings at the gas pump are averaging $10 for every fill-up, yet it doesn't look like gas prices are going to start heading back up anytime soon. In fact, prices crept closer to $2 a gallon this past week, as domestic oil supply is at a three-decade high, and forecast to keep growing. At the same time, the price of oil fell to its lowest level in five years. "Oil prices are plunging because … [Read more...]
Another week, another dime for gas prices
December 8, 2014 By
There is still no end in sight on how low gas prices may go after the national average for a gallon of gasoline dropped another dime in the past week. That new national average is now $2.70, the lowest since September 2010. Sunday marked the 73rd straight day that gas prices had fallen, losing 66 cents in the process. "The shale boom continues putting downward pressure on the price of oil, … [Read more...]
Costco eyes Cypress Creek Town Center for new store
December 2, 2014 By
The world's third-largest retailer is looking to set up shop in Pasco County, and become the first major store associated with the Cypress Creek Town Center. Costco Wholesale Corp. is set to meet with county officials just before Christmas about opening a 153,000-square-foot store at the shopping center, located near the intersection of State Road 56 and Interstate 75. It is slated for an … [Read more...]
Could gas fall to $2? Not here, but a few places might
December 1, 2014 By
It wasn't very long ago that there was hope gas would drop below $3 a gallon by the end of the year. But could the unimaginable be possible instead? Could gas actually drop below $2 a gallon? For 58 consecutive days, gas prices have dropped in Florida. And it's not stopping anytime soon, especially after OPEC decided against cutting oil production to help stabilize gasoline prices. "Drivers … [Read more...]
Finding a deal on gasoline? It’s only going to get cheaper
November 17, 2014 By
Since the end of September, the price of gas has plummeted in states across the country, including 41 cents per gallon in Florida alone. And it's not stopping anytime soon. "Gas prices are plunging in-line with the falling price of oil, declining demand, and pumps selling winter blend fuel, which is cheaper to produce," said AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins, in a release. "Gas prices should only … [Read more...]
Low gas prices might push Thanksgiving travel
November 10, 2014 By
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and dropping gas prices at the pump could convince many families to take to the road. Gas in Florida dropped another nickel over the past week, bringing the average cost for a gallon of regular unleaded to $2.91, while the national average falls to $2.93. It's the 42nd consecutive day gas prices have dropped nationally, and the 37th in Florida. "Cheap … [Read more...]
