What's driving Americans' record-high credit card debt? Annual survey reveals answers
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Industry analysts warn that carrying a credit card balance is a slippery slope.
Barnes & Noble opening dozens of new stores in 2025 thanks to BookTok: Here's what's already opened
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
The book retailer is opening additional locations, and these are some of the news stores that have opened so far.
Judge scraps Biden-era rule capping credit card late fees: What to know
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
A federal judge has scrapped a rule from the Biden administration that would have placed a cap on credit card late fees.
Lake Wales expected to regain control of landmark hotel: ‘Step back into time’
The City of Lakes Wales is expected to regain ownership of an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown.
The City of Lakes Wales is expected to regain ownership of an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown.
Bay Area small businesses feel the squeeze of President Trump’s tariffs
A group of Tampa Bay small business owners gathered in Ybor City on Monday to discuss the impacts they're experiencing following the Trump Administration's sweeping tariffs.
A group of Tampa Bay small business owners gathered in Ybor City on Monday to discuss the impacts they're experiencing following the Trump Administration's sweeping tariffs.
US corporate bankruptcies rise to highest Q1 level since 2010
Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to their highest level in the first quarter since 2010, as firms with weaker balance sheets struggled to make debt payments.
Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. increased to their highest level in the first quarter since 2010, as firms with weaker balance sheets struggled to make debt payments.
Inflation fell in March despite Trump tariffs: Here's why
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
Inflation fell to its lowest numbers since September last month, despite President Trump’s back-and-forth on tariffs and uncertainty surrounding the economy.
Egg prices continue to increase, reach new record high
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.
Egg prices have spiked and may not drop until after Easter due to high consumer demand. Here's what we know.
Tariffs on China threaten to cripple Tampa's fireworks industry and small businesses
President Donald Trump’s 125% tariffs on China are sparking major issues for the fireworks industry.
President Donald Trump’s 125% tariffs on China are sparking major issues for the fireworks industry.
Delta pulls 2025 forecast, says growth has stalled in Trump's trade war
Uncertainty from President Trump’s global trade war has prompted Delta Airlines to pull its 2025 forecast.
Uncertainty from President Trump’s global trade war has prompted Delta Airlines to pull its 2025 forecast.
Hooters axes bikini nights, embraces charity work in post-bankruptcy overhaul
Hooters CEO Sal Melilli detailed the restaurant's highly anticipated "return to glory" as restaurants nationwide prepare for a brand overhaul.
Hooters CEO Sal Melilli detailed the restaurant's highly anticipated "return to glory" as restaurants nationwide prepare for a brand overhaul.
Bull market vs. bear market: What's the difference?
With global markets struggling, here’s what to know about bull and bear markets and if it's worth the financial investment in either one.
With global markets struggling, here’s what to know about bull and bear markets and if it's worth the financial investment in either one.
IRS stimulus check update: Deadline, eligibility, and how to claim your refund
Time is running out for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. This refundable credit is available to those who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), commonly referred to as stimulus checks.
Time is running out for individuals who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. This refundable credit is available to those who did not receive one or more Economic Impact Payments (EIPs), commonly referred to as stimulus checks.
These major US airlines have top frequent-flier programs: study
Alaska, United and Delta Airlines all earned high ranks.
Alaska, United and Delta Airlines all earned high ranks.
Olive Garden loses its spot as top US casual dining restaurant after 7 years: report
Olive Garden experienced a minimal increase in sales this year compared to its competitors.
Olive Garden experienced a minimal increase in sales this year compared to its competitors.
Costco makes some big changes to its food courts: here's the list
Costco's food courts are popular among its members.
Costco's food courts are popular among its members.
Depot 303 in finishing stages before grand opening in downtown Mulberry
The city's newest hub for dining and gathering is in its finishing stages before its grand opening.
The city's newest hub for dining and gathering is in its finishing stages before its grand opening.
Tariffs impacts: Tampa businesses see quick price hikes on foreign goods
President Donald Trump hopes new tariffs imposed on all foreign goods will make people buy more items that are American-made, but there are concerns about just how much prices will rise for everyday things like food, clothing, toys and appliances.
President Donald Trump hopes new tariffs imposed on all foreign goods will make people buy more items that are American-made, but there are concerns about just how much prices will rise for everyday things like food, clothing, toys and appliances.
Hooters files for bankruptcy, plans sale of all company-owned restaurants
Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to address $376 million in debt, planning to sell all 151 corporate-owned restaurants to a buyer group backed by its original founders.
Hooters of America has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas to address $376 million in debt, planning to sell all 151 corporate-owned restaurants to a buyer group backed by its original founders.
Feeding Tampa Bay fears losing millions of meal distributions if more USDA funds are cut
The president and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay fears his non-profit will lose access to fresh and healthy food options and millions of meal distributions if there are more cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.
The president and CEO of Feeding Tampa Bay fears his non-profit will lose access to fresh and healthy food options and millions of meal distributions if there are more cuts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs.


















