Labor complaint says Starbucks withheld pay hikes from stores that voted to unionize
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
The National Labor Relations Board says Starbucks is violating U.S. labor law by withholding pay hikes and other benefits from stores that have voted to unionize.
Spectra Chrome in Clearwater makes items shine
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
Hundreds of shiny, chrome items populate a Clearwater warehouse. It's the home of Spectra Chrome.
New IV manufacturer breaks ground in Bartow
The City of Bartow is making a name for itself in the health and technology world. A new company that manufactures medical equipment will be breaking ground there next month.
The City of Bartow is making a name for itself in the health and technology world. A new company that manufactures medical equipment will be breaking ground there next month.
States with the most generous tippers despite inflation
Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.
Full-service restaurants saw an average tip of 19.7% during the second quarter, according to the data. Here are the states that ranked most generous and least generous.
Wendy's restaurants to get digital makeovers with mobile order parking, delivery pick-up windows
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
Under the plan, restaurants will feature a sleek and modern design with upgraded technology to make convenience, speed and accuracy more available to customers.
New rental service at Tampa International Airport aims to ease parents' load while traveling with kids
A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase.
A new business opened at Tampa International Airport aimed at easing the load on parents who are traveling with their kids. Starting as soon as they land, passengers can take advantage of the new rental service, Our Little Suitcase.
Social Security benefits could increase at decades-high rate in 2023: The Senior Citizens League
Social Security benefits will likely increase next year as inflation fluctuates, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens League.
Social Security benefits will likely increase next year as inflation fluctuates, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens League.
Lowe’s to pay $55 million in bonuses for hourly frontline workers amid high inflation
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
Lowe’s gave seven similar bonuses after the pandemic began in 2020 and 2021.
'Quiet quitting' is nothing new
We are hearing of people doing something called quiet quitting. However, it does not mean people are actually leaving their jobs. So what is quiet quitting?
We are hearing of people doing something called quiet quitting. However, it does not mean people are actually leaving their jobs. So what is quiet quitting?
Walmart to offer Paramount+ access to members of retail giant's subscription service
Walmart+, a shipping subscription service, and the new deal with Paramount is part of the retailer’s effort to better compete with Amazon's Prime membership program.
Walmart+, a shipping subscription service, and the new deal with Paramount is part of the retailer’s effort to better compete with Amazon's Prime membership program.
DoorDash to deliver Facebook Marketplace purchases in US
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
DoorDash will deliver certain smaller items purchased on Facebook Marketplace as part of a new partnership. Here's what can be delivered.
Peloton cutting over 700 jobs, raising prices on Bike+, Tread
The fitness giant will also reduce its North American retail footprint and eliminate its final mile distribution network.
The fitness giant will also reduce its North American retail footprint and eliminate its final mile distribution network.
First cat café in Tampa provides safe space for rescue cats in need of forever home
Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish.
Cats and Caffeine is Tampa's first cat café that provides rescued cats with a unique temporary foster home. The café fosters the kitties in the lounge providing them a safe space for their personalities to flourish.
Elon Musk sells $7B in Tesla shares ahead of Twitter fight
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Elon Musk has sold nearly $7 billion worth of shares in Tesla as the billionaire gets his finances in order ahead of his court battle with Twitter.
Toys R Us reopens in 9 states, more locations 'coming soon'
All Toys R Us locations across the U.S. will be complete in time for holiday shopping season.
All Toys R Us locations across the U.S. will be complete in time for holiday shopping season.
McDonald’s pulls Beyond Meat ‘McPlant’ burgers after trial run
The fast-food chain tested the menu option in several markets across the country and the globe.
The fast-food chain tested the menu option in several markets across the country and the globe.
Hyundai subsidiary accused of using child labor at Alabama factory: report
State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.
State labor officials began looking into this controversy after a report found children as young as 12 were working at the Alabama facility.
Gun makers made over $1B from selling AR-15-style guns over past decade, report finds
Firearm company CEOs testified at a congressional hearing that their products are legal and they are horrified by violence but guns themselves aren't to blame.
Firearm company CEOs testified at a congressional hearing that their products are legal and they are horrified by violence but guns themselves aren't to blame.
JetBlue to buy Spirit for $3.8 billion, creating nation's 5th largest airline
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
The new JetBlue-Spirit agreement comes a day after Spirit's attempt to merge with Frontier Airlines fell apart.
Tampa General ranked No. 1 best employer for women by Forbes
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.
Tampa General Hospital was named the No. 1 best employer for women in the nation after 1,500 businesses were evaluated.



















