Girl Scouts may raise yearly dues by 240% amid declining membership

Some who are involved with the Girl Scouts worry the increase could price out middle class and financially struggling families.

Sarasota businesses along the coast begin reopening after Hurricanes Helene, Milton

Many businesses have been shut down for more than a week following Hurricane Milton. Many first dealt with power outages, and then they needed time to clean up the damage. 

Hardware wholesaler True Value files for bankruptcy, plans sale to rival

Wholesale hardware supplier True Value has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is planning to sell by the end of the year to rival Do It Best.

Major paint company to lay off 1,800 workers, close facilities

The company is cutting nearly 2,000 jobs in the U.S. and Europe as it undergoes a comprehensive cost reduction program. It's also selling its architectural business.

Holiday spending projected to hit new record this year

Notable differences this year include the shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas being nearly a week shorter, and the economic impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Where small business owners can turn for aid after hurricanes

Businesses along Florida’s west coast suffered significant storm damage from Hurricanes Milton and Helene, leaving many facing the daunting prospect of applying for disaster relief loans from insurance companies and the government, but help is available. 

Big Lots to shutter more than 50 retail locations

Big Lots aims to permanently close the doors of more than 50 stores in numerous U.S. states.

Walgreens to close 1,200 stores across country

Walgreens will close about 1,200 locations over the next three years as the drugstore chain seeks to turnaround a struggling U.S. business that contributed to a $3 billion quarterly loss.

Could Red Lobster's endless shrimp return? New CEO weighs in

Red Lobster’s new CEO recalled the ‘chaos’ created by the $20 endless shrimp promotion that propelled the company toward bankruptcy.

Pink Floyd sells music for $400 million - see who else has made huge deals

Pink Floyd is the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of big acts and their rights holders making deals to sell their back-catalogs for a big sum. See who else has cashed in.

Hispanic businesses thrive in Polk County as population booms

Polk County ranks 10th in Florida when it comes to the highest percentage of Hispanic or Latino individuals compared to other races and ethnicities. Many cities, including Lakeland, Winter Haven and Bartow have seen their populations double since 2000.

Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know

Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.

Small businesses band together at Daydream Shop & Maker Space

To battle rising rents, 11 small businesses banded together to share the burden of bills. Each vendor has a sales space at Daydream Shop & Maker Space. 

Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks

A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.