Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
American Eagle CEO stands by viral Sydney Sweeney ads after controversy, won't bow to 'fear'
"You can’t run from fear," American Eagle's CEO told The Wall Street Journal. "We stand behind what we did."
Friends flooded out by Hurricane Helene create flood barrier company
Hurricane Helene devastated Danny Fustar’s St. Pete home and his friend’s, Enrico Palmerino.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
American Airlines teams with luxury brands to woo premium travelers
As demand for economy seating continues to lag, airlines are shelling out upgrades to maximize returns from travelers willing to pay more. Here's what American Airlines is offering.
Tierra Verde residents push back against massive marina expansion
A plan to nearly double the size of the Tierra Verde Marina has sparked backlash from neighbors who said the project would bring more traffic, congestion and the loss of key businesses on their small island community.
Disney raising subscription prices again — here’s when it takes effect
Disney+ and Hulu customers are about to pay more, as the company prepares another round of streaming price hikes.
Nearly 20 Tampa Bay area restaurants still falsely claiming shrimp served is from the Gulf: ‘Massive problem’
The Gulf shrimp on your plate might not actually be from the Gulf — and new testing suggests the problem isn’t going away.
Olive Garden tests smaller portion menu with 'encouraging' results
The Italian chain is testing lighter entrées across 40% of its location.
FTC sues Ticketmaster and Live Nation over ticket resales, alleges 'deceptive' pricing
The Federal Trade Commission and seven states sued Ticketmaster and Live Nation, accusing them of deceptive pricing and allowing brokers to resell tickets at inflated prices.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
Spirit Airlines slashes flights, warns of more job cuts amid second bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines CEO Dave Davis warned staff that the airline is cutting a quarter of its flight schedule in November as it restructures its business in its second bankruptcy in less than a year.
Starbucks says baristas should honor requests to use Charlie Kirk’s name on cups after petition
Starbucks says customers may use Charlie Kirk’s name when ordering drinks after a petition called for his favorite tea to be added to menus. The company stressed political slogans remain barred.
Cracker Barrel CEO admits major misstep on logo change as sales and traffic plummet
The restaurant chain reported an 8% decline in traffic since its controversial logo rollout in August.
Jerry quits Ben & Jerry's after 47 years, says parent company 'silencing' him
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield is stepping down from the iconic ice cream brand after 47 years, claiming his progressive political views have been "silenced."
New poll shows most sports fans frustrated by high costs and juggling subscriptions
A new AP-NORC poll shows that sports fans are paying for multiple subscriptions, juggling cable and streaming services, and often sharing passwords to keep up with their favorite teams — but most are unhappy with the cost.
Amazon and Google face FTC investigation over ad pricing practices
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating whether Amazon and Google misled advertisers about pricing and terms for online ads, a source familiar with the matter said.
Tampa couple brews up viral success with giant coffee cup café
Tampa’s latest coffee cart is probably the hottest cup of Joe on the market, and it’s also likely the largest cup of coffee on the market. However, this giant idea actually started off quite small.
Born locally, Box of Cubans branches out to new location
Born in a gas station, Box of Cubans is expanding with a new location in Riverview.
Office Depot fires employee who refused to print Charlie Kirk posters for customer
Video of the Michigan store incident generated more than 4 million views on X.