Small Bay Area craft stores hope to fill gap after Joann closures announced
Known as a one-stop shop for crafting needs, many Tampa Bay area crafters are going to have to find a new haven to find fabric and other supplies following the closure of all Joann locations.
Months after Helene, popular Treasure Island bar and restaurant to reopen with a bang
Workers bolted on Ricky T’s sign on Wednesday – a sure sign of things to come on Treasure Island.
Costco announces 9 new stores opening in 2025, starting with 6 in March
Costco is opening nine new warehouse stores this year around the world, with six beginning operations in cities across the U.S. in the coming weeks.
Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report
Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
New Buc-ee's locations coming to Florida: Here's what we know
One of the most beloved gas station convenience store chains has plans to expand its reach across Florida. As the love for Buc-ee's continues to grow in the Sunshine State, several more locations are already in the works, including spots in St. Lucie County, Ocala and Leon County.
Here’s what $100K salary is actually worth in your city in 2025
A new study shows that a $100,000 salary has varying purchasing power depending on where you live in the U.S.
Tampa state senator draws from personal experience as he proposes loosening teenage labor laws in state
A bill recently proposed by a Tampa state senator would further loosen labor laws by allowing most teenagers to work more hours per week.
Layoffs hit Forever 21 ahead of reported bankruptcy filing
The layoffs come as the retailer prepares for a reported bankruptcy filing.
Denny's temporarily adds egg surcharge as bird flu drives up prices
Denny’s joins several restaurants that are charging extra for eggs on the menu as the nation manages an egg shortage and bird flu crises.
Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit
Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
Joann fabric and craft stores to shut down as company goes out of business
Joann Inc., a fabric and crafts retailer, is going out of business and shuttering all its stores.
Apple unveils historic $500B investment in US manufacturing, innovation: 'Bullish on the future'
Apple's announcement comes after President Donald Trump said he met with the company's CEO Tim Cook.
Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees
The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.
Hooters to file for bankruptcy soon: Report
After shuttering dozens of restaurants last year, Hooters will soon file for bankruptcy, according to a new report.
Pepsi drops DEI chief, representation goals – but not everyone is convinced
The soda-maker is the latest company to announce it is rolling back DEI.
Watch: Flying car moves closer to takeoff
Jetsons-like flying cars may come sooner than you think.
Tampa Bay Area's 'State of the Region' report shows mixed results
According to a new State of the Region report, the report card for the Tampa Bay region has some positives and negatives.
Tampa ranks among the top 10 cities with the most people in financial distress: Study
From egg prices to interest rates, financial distress is being felt across the board.
Treasure Island working to help small businesses still recovering from hurricanes
Nearly five months after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, some businesses are still working to rebuild.
Kentucky Fried Chicken will no longer be based in Kentucky; here's where the chain is moving
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.