GE Appliances shifting production from overseas to these 5 US states
GE Appliances announced a more than $3 billion investment to expand manufacturing in the U.S.
"Hell of a shame:" AriZona iced tea’s 99-cent price may finally end
The company founder blames Trump's proposed aluminum tariffs for the potential first price hike since the early 1990s.
Bed Bath & Beyond returns with new name - and a coupon promise
Bed Bath & Beyond, one of the original big box retailers, is back with a new name – and ready to accept old coupons.
Hertz using artificial intelligence at Tampa International Airport to inspect rental cars for damage
Artificial intelligence is now inspecting rental cars and hotel rooms — and it’s already active in the Tampa Bay area.
These cities have the most debt collection accounts in 2025, study finds
Residents in these areas are facing challenges paying off debt which is resulting in their accounts going to collection agencies. See the list.
UnitedHealth to drop Medicare Advantage plans for 600K people
UnitedHealthcare says it’s dropping some of its Medicare Advantage plans that collectively cover 600,000 people.
Claire's files for bankruptcy again
The mall-based jewelry chain estimates assets and liabilities between $1B and $10B in its Delaware court filing.
Trump calls fired BLS commissioner's job numbers the 'biggest miscalculations in over 50 years'
President Donald Trump has accused Erika McEntarfer of falsifying employment data.
Boeing workers who build fighter jets go on strike. What we know
Workers at three manufacturing plants walked off the job after turning down a proposed labor deal that included pay increases and bonuses.
Starbucks getting rid of an ordering option as CEO pushes turnaround
The move will close or transform 80 to 90 Starbucks locations.
Florida redfish could soon be more widely available thanks to Sarasota company
Redfish, prized by anglers across Florida, have been historically scarce in commercial markets due to overfishing in the mid-1980s, leading to a ban on commercial harvesting of wild redfish.
Tampa coffee shop brewing something special for customers
A coffee shop in northwest Tampa is offering something a little different for customers looking to add more than just caffeine to their daily cup: mushrooms.
Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots amid lower off-season demand
Spirit Airlines is preparing to furlough 270 pilots this fall. The airline emerged from bankruptcy in March.
McDonald's testing CosMc's-inspired drinks at restaurants
The drinks are concepts from CosMc’s, the chain’s all-beverage store concept which launched in 2023 and closed earlier this summer.
Nebraska Ave. Business Association forms to fight blight
A group of business owners on N Nebraska Ave. in Tampa is banding together to beef up their customer base.
Rite Aid closing 114 more stores across multiple states
Rite Aid is planning to shutter locations nationwide, including in states like Pennsylvania, California and New York.
Target dropping popular perk for shoppers amid slowing sales
Target is trying to reposition itself amid slowing sales and pressure from its rivals.
Manatee County seeks input for future of Cortez Marina
Manatee County is seeking input from residents for the future of Cortez Marina.
Subway hires former Burger King exec Jonathan Fitzpatrick as new CEO
Subway has named Jonathan Fitzpatrick, a former Burger King executive and head of Driven Brands, as its new CEO following its 2024 acquisition by private equity firm Roark Capital.
Trump administration aims to roll back more than 60 workplace safety rules
The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed eliminating dozens of labor protections, including minimum wage rules for home health workers and safety standards in construction, agriculture, and mining.



















