Spotify won't be 'silencing' Joe Rogan amid controversy: CEO

Spotify's CEO says the company will not be "silencing" Joe Rogan after a video compilation of him using the "n-word" surfaced, which prompted the podcast host to issue an apology.

Small businesses get help off the ground with new Hillsborough County program

It’s hard getting a business off the ground when you’re first starting out as an entrepreneur, so the Hillsborough County Small Business Development Center is helping people learn what they need to know to work for themselves and be successful. 

Florida lawmaker seeks to shield businesses from local government ordinances

A bill moving through the Florida Legislature would allow a business to sue a county or city government if they can prove an ordinance caused a 15% hit to their business. The bill is designed to shield businesses from potential damage from things like mask mandates.

Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation

The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.

Tampa teen's business keeps skin soft across the Bay Area

In many ways, Joelle Hinds is a typical teenager. She goes to school, plays sports, scours social media and spends time with friends and family. Not so typical, the 15-year-old is an entrepreneur, running her own business -- Slay Bay Beauty.

Tampa Bay area falling behind in transit, cost of living, innovation, new report shows

It is no secret the housing market around Tampa Bay is red-hot. However, the region is not keeping up with that boom when it comes to wages, transportation, and talent, when compared to other cities.

40% of millennials say credit card debt is their biggest financial setback, survey finds

A new survey found that millennials are more financially confident and optimistic than any other generation, but they're held back by high-interest credit card debt.

Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.

You could see a lower tax refund this year, and this is why

With tax season quickly approaching, some families should prepare for lower-than-normal tax returns due to changes from the American Rescue Act.