Pet care business give boost to local non-profit serving heroes through service dogs

Scoop Soldiers, has donated at least more than $50,000 to Valor Service Dogs, a non-profit training and placing dogs with combat wounded veterans. The president of Scoop Soldiers said supporting the mission was a no-brainer.

Binance to buy rival FTX Trading in apparent bailout

The cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it plans to buy its rival FTX Trading, in the latest example of how fortunes can change rapidly in the crypto world.

Airbnb to display total prices up front, end 'unreasonable' checkout tasks

“I’ve heard you loud and clear—you feel like prices aren’t transparent and checkout tasks are a pain,” Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said in a statement.

Doc Ford's employees in St. Pete helping fellow SWFL workers impacted by Hurricane Ian

Doc Ford's St. Petersburg Pier location is one of four across Florida, and it was the only one Hurricane Ian spared. Its employees are now helping the ones who weren’t so fortunate. 

Victoria's Secret to buy online lingerie startup Adore Me for $400M

Adore Me, a lingerie startup known for its wide array of sizes, offers “Home Try-On” and monthly subscription options.

Elon Musk now in control of Twitter, fires top executives, AP sources say

Elon Musk ousted Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal, as well as the chief financial officer and the company’s top lawyer, two people familiar with the deal said.

Attorney sues Romano's Macaroni Grill for 'deceptive' $2 inflation fee: 'Egregious and surreptitious'

Hawaii consumer attorney Brandee Faria is suing the Italian restaurant chain in a class-action lawsuit and claimed that customers don't learn of the fees until the end when they receive an itemized receipt.

USF to host supplier diversity event aimed at knocking down barriers for minority business owners

It’s hard enough starting your own business, so the University of South Florida is hosting a supplier diversity event this week to knock down barrier for minority-owned businesses. 

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey available for doorstep delivery for 1st time

Popeyes offers its annual Cajun-Style Turkey to order online in 2022 for near nationwide delivery just in time for Thanksgiving celebrations.

Tesla Q3 report reveals company more than doubled profit from a year ago

The Austin, Texas, electric vehicle and solar panel maker said it made $3.29 billion from July through September. Revenue rose 56% to a record $21.45 billion.

Uber Eats, Leafly team up to deliver cannabis

The delivery isn't available in the U.S. just yet, but could be a sign of things to come.

Beyond Meat exec charged with biting man's nose departs company

Doug Ramsey, who joined Beyond Meat as its chief operating officer late last year, was charged with felony battery and making a terroristic threat.