Alex Jones retains Infowars for now after judge denies The Onion's winning auction bid

Alex Jones’ Infowars was up for sale as part of his bankruptcy case amid money courts are ordering him to pay for falsely claiming that the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary shooting was a hoax.

Proposed merger of Kroger, Albertsons is halted by federal, WA judges

The proposed $24.6 billion merger between supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons floundered on Tuesday after judges overseeing two separate cases both halted the merger.

Tampa Bay area third in the nation for new business applications this year

The Tampa Bay area has become a hot spot for new businesses, with tens of thousands of residents applying to start their own companies this year. 

Here are the cities with the least sustainable credit card debts

Americans living in these cities are experiencing a high amount of credit card debt which could take them a longer time to pay off, according to a recent study.

Mattel sued over 'Wicked' dolls packaging that included adult website link

Mattel was hit with a class action lawsuit after dolls which the toy company created in partnership with the new Universal Pictures film "Wicked" were released in packaging that included the address for a pornographic website.

St. Pete restaurants sharing staff as hurricane recovery continues

Some St. Petersburg servers say they are lucky to be working as restaurant and hospitality workers in Pinellas County, which is struggling to recover from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Cargill to lay off thousands of workers amid falling commodity prices

The largest private company in the U.S. is trimming its global workforce as it faces pressure related to lower commodity prices.

Vodka maker Stoli Group USA files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Stoli Group USA is 'currently facing significant balance sheet and liquidity challenges,' according to a court filing.

Is Enron making a comeback? Here's what we know

Enron, the Houston-based corporation that once dominated the energy sector before its infamous collapse in 2001, now claims to, according to its website, focus on sustainability, innovation, and ethics in addressing critical energy challenges.

Lakeland looks to enhance downtown's east side through food

East Main Street, east of Downtown Lakeland, is known for its car sales lots and car repair shops, but soon it could be known for its food scene.

Shapapalooza brings on larger meaning this year for some small business owners

One of the largest shopping events in the Tampa Bay region is back in action at Vinoy Park this Thanksgiving weekend. More than 350 small businesses are showcasing their best creations to customers at the 14th annual Shopapalooza, hosted by LocalShops1.

Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping

This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains. 

Why retailers still see Black Friday as the high point of the holiday shopping season
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NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of plugging increasingly inviting discounts, retailers in the United States and several other countries are preparing for prime time: Black Friday, the bargain bonanza that still reigns as the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season even if it's lost some luster.

Trump's proposed tariffs could drive up food prices, experts say

A critical concern among economists is that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed blanket tariffs on imports would drive up food prices. 

Walmart to roll back its DEI policies

Walmart has become the latest – and the largest company – to announce it will be rolling back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies.