Renting an iPhone? Apple Upgrade offers leasing option amid rising prices
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
Johnson & Johnson agrees to pay $5.5 billion in talc powder settlement
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to a multi-billion-dollar deal to resolve thousands of remaining lawsuits linking its talcum powder products to ovarian cancer.
Mercedes-Benz faces potential US ban under new Senate bill
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
A new bill targeting Chinese automakers could result in Mercedes-Benz being barred from selling vehicles in the U.S.
Cracker Barrel replaces CEO less than a year after failed remodel, new logo
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
Chipotle opens first restaurant in Mexico as global expansion accelerates
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
Chipotle opened its first restaurant in Mexico this month and plans additional locations in Nuevo León before expanding into Mexico City in 2027.
Smart back to school shopping habits
It can be hard to manage finances while back to school shopping. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement shares some practical strategies to keep your spending in check.
It can be hard to manage finances while back to school shopping. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement shares some practical strategies to keep your spending in check.
Making the most of the sales tax holiday
As the back-to-school sales tax holiday continues, many parents are deciding how to use their finances for their child's education materials. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement breaks down how parents can stretch their budget.
As the back-to-school sales tax holiday continues, many parents are deciding how to use their finances for their child's education materials. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement breaks down how parents can stretch their budget.
ScripTalk: Palmetto company expands medication tech for visually impaired patients
A Palmetto-based company is expanding its vital technology to help visually impaired patients safely manage and identify their prescription medications.
A Palmetto-based company is expanding its vital technology to help visually impaired patients safely manage and identify their prescription medications.
Here's how much retiring in 2026 could cost you in health care expenses
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
A new Fidelity Investments analysis finds that health care costs for Americans retiring in 2026 are expected to rise 7.5% from last year.
Print St. Pete keeps historic letterpress printing alive
At Print St. Pete, artists are slowing down and putting ink to paper the old-fashioned way.
At Print St. Pete, artists are slowing down and putting ink to paper the old-fashioned way.
Novo Nordisk sues rival drugmaker Eli Lilly over GLP-1 ads
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Novo Nordisk is suing Eli Lilly over its GLP-1 ads, accusing the rival drugmaker of false advertising for claiming Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound outperform Novo’s Ozempic and Wegovy.
Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, the company said Monday.
Cracker Barrel is selling restaurant properties and exiting its Maple Street Biscuit Company business, the company said Monday.
Tampa film lab sees Gen Z fueling film photography comeback
In a world where most pictures live on phones, Coastal Film Lab is helping keep traditional photography alive.
In a world where most pictures live on phones, Coastal Film Lab is helping keep traditional photography alive.
St. Pete Beach parking: Business owners say higher rates drive customers away
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
Higher parking rates at St. Pete Beach are drawing criticism from local business owners who say the increased costs are keeping visitors away. One owner has launched an online petition urging city leaders to revisit the parking policy before more businesses are affected.
Polk County shoe repair expert becomes social media sensation as ‘America’s Cobbler’
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
Inside a small shoe repair shop in Polk County, Jim McFarland is keeping a fading American trade alive while introducing the art of cobbling to an entirely new generation.
FDA to continue cyclosporiasis investigation as restaurant traffic declines
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Federal officials continue to probe a cyclospora outbreak as several national restaurant chains are impacted financially with some reporting noticeable drops in customer foot traffic.
Iconic candymaker to lay off hundreds, move US headquarters out of New Jersey
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Mars Wrigley signaled it will lay off hundreds of workers as it relocates its headquarters from Newark, New Jersey, to an expanded facility in Chicago.
Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Young apprentices keep rare clock repair craft alive in Tampa
Inside Boyd Clocks, time still ticks, chimes and depends on a skilled human touch.
Inside Boyd Clocks, time still ticks, chimes and depends on a skilled human touch.
Verizon to sell nearly 300 stores, cut 500 jobs in restructuring
Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job.
Verizon will sell nearly 300 retail stores and cut some 500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring plan, but the closures will mean thousands more retail employees could be out of a job.



















