Spirit Christmas to open 4 stores in Florida this holiday season
Spirit Christmas, the spin-off concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, is expanding to Florida this year with four stores.
Spirit Christmas, the spin-off concept from the company behind Spirit Halloween, is expanding to Florida this year with four stores.
Florida minimum wage reaches $15: What workers need to know
Florida’s minimum wage is set to reach $15 an hour Wednesday, completing a six-year increase approved by voters in 2020.
Florida’s minimum wage is set to reach $15 an hour Wednesday, completing a six-year increase approved by voters in 2020.
US, China agree on $60 billion in tariff cuts on goods
The United States and China have detailed a targeted tariff relief plan covering billions in non-sensitive goods, slashing taxes on products ranging from U.S. farm commodities and medical devices to Chinese consumer items.
The United States and China have detailed a targeted tariff relief plan covering billions in non-sensitive goods, slashing taxes on products ranging from U.S. farm commodities and medical devices to Chinese consumer items.
Buc-ee’s to make Oklahoma debut with first location
The American travel center Buc-ee's is looking to move their first location into the Sooner State. Oklahoma City announced they are in talks to bring a location to town soon.
The American travel center Buc-ee's is looking to move their first location into the Sooner State. Oklahoma City announced they are in talks to bring a location to town soon.
Disney layoffs: Hundreds of corporate and tech jobs cut: Reports
Disney has initiated layoffs of hundreds of employees once again.
Disney has initiated layoffs of hundreds of employees once again.
US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations hit another low on Tuesday as the U.S. implemented a new ban on Canadian imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the nations.
U.S.-Canada relations hit another low on Tuesday as the U.S. implemented a new ban on Canadian imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the nations.
Trump announces new Iowa steel mill expected to be largest in US
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
A proposed $15 billion steel plant in eastern Iowa promises to be the largest one in the United States when it opens in 2030. President Donald Trump announced the project from the White House on Monday afternoon, explaining that the project will help protect national security.
IRS launches mobile app for refund tracking and payments as agency targets fraud
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
The IRS has launched a mobile app that allows taxpayers to track refunds and make payments directly from their phones.
Your favorite grocery and snack items may have disappeared from store shelves in 2026
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo trim lineups as Blue Bell Butter Crunch vanishes and Lay’s Poppables may follow.
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo trim lineups as Blue Bell Butter Crunch vanishes and Lay’s Poppables may follow.
Costco got $184 million in tariff refunds — here's what it did with the money
Costco on Thursday said it received $184 million in tariff refunds in the company's fourth quarter, the majority of which was reinvested into lower pricing for members shopping at the retail giant's warehouses.
Costco on Thursday said it received $184 million in tariff refunds in the company's fourth quarter, the majority of which was reinvested into lower pricing for members shopping at the retail giant's warehouses.
Cato Fashions to close 120 stores amid pressure on shoppers’ spending
The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.
The Cato Corporation, parent company of Cato Fashions, plans to close 120 stores by the end of its fiscal year, citing pressure on consumers’ discretionary spending.
Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions off rides and games at shuttered park
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
Hurricane scam: Florida sues company over millions in stolen insurance funds
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is bringing a lawsuit against a construction company and its executives, accusing them of scamming customers out of millions in insurance money after hurricanes ravaged Southwest Florida in 2024.
Starbucks to close 250 stores this week
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Starbucks is closing dozens of locations nationwide as part of a broader corporate restructuring strategy by the coffee giant to optimize store performance.
Bank of America to hire 1,000 more apprentices, invest $150M in workforce development
Bank of America is expanding its skills-based hiring efforts, announcing Thursday that it will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years while investing $150 million in workforce development programs.
Bank of America is expanding its skills-based hiring efforts, announcing Thursday that it will hire 1,000 additional apprentices over the next two years while investing $150 million in workforce development programs.
CVS agrees to $20.5M class action settlement: Here’s who qualifies for a payment
Some CVS customers could be entitled to some money after the pharmacy company reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
Some CVS customers could be entitled to some money after the pharmacy company reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit.
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. hiring 100 workers for new hotel, restaurant in Ybor City
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is hosting a two-day job fair to hire 100 people for its new hotel, restaurant and cigar lounge – all set to open across the street from the cigar factory in about nine weeks.
J.C. Newman Cigar Co. is hosting a two-day job fair to hire 100 people for its new hotel, restaurant and cigar lounge – all set to open across the street from the cigar factory in about nine weeks.
Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
One of the largest Wendy’s franchisees in the U.S. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection following a high-stakes dispute with the fast-food chain's corporate parent.
Volkswagen recalls 208,000 SUVs over bolts that could cause steering loss
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling more than 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a steering rack mounting bolt that can corrode and break, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Volkswagen Group of America is recalling more than 208,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a steering rack mounting bolt that can corrode and break, potentially causing a loss of steering control.
Totum Market: Grocery store opens in Tampa's growing Encore District
A new neighborhood grocery store and café is bridging the fast-growing downtown Tampa and Ybor City.
A new neighborhood grocery store and café is bridging the fast-growing downtown Tampa and Ybor City.



















