The fall of traffic reports

Technology and cost cutting spell a smaller future for radio traffic reporting, says this AP story: His return to earth reflects the evolution of the traffic reporting business as a faltering economy forces news operation cutbacks, technology displaces traditional...

Inside view of newspaper layoffs

Lisa Rab at New Times gets close-mouthed reporters and editors to speak about their experiences inside the Miami Herald, Sun-Sentinel and Palm Beach Post newsrooms during the past few years. Great story, sad subject.

Pinellas County billboard moratorium

No more new billboards in Pinellas County as of today. County commissioners enacted a moratorium on new billboard permits until sometime next year when they expect to meet and discuss regulations concerning digital billboards.