Price of wine could soon skyrocket due to climate change, bottle shortages
The price of wine could soon go way up. Demand for wine increased as many people stayed indoors during the pandemic.
The price of wine could soon go way up. Demand for wine increased as many people stayed indoors during the pandemic.
Starbucks to raise pay to support workers, enhance recruitment efforts
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
The Seattle-based coffee giant said all of its U.S. workers will earn at least $15 — and up to $23 — per hour by next summer.
FTC warns of Google Voice verification scam
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers of a trick used by scammers in an attempt to conceal their identity and access sensitive information with a technique known as the Google Voice verification scam.
2021 holiday sales projected to hit new records
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Sales are projected to grow as much as 10.5%
Deals may bring Tampa closer to goal of 10,000 new affordable housing units
While local downtowns are booming with luxury condos, there's a critical need for affordable housing. Mayor Castor has set a goal of 10,000 new affordable housing units by 2027.
While local downtowns are booming with luxury condos, there's a critical need for affordable housing. Mayor Castor has set a goal of 10,000 new affordable housing units by 2027.
Cigarette sales climbed last year for the first time in decades, FTC says
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Cigarette sales jumped last year for the first time in two decades. According to the FTC, cigarette companies also spent millions more on advertising in 2020.
Hertz to lease 50,000 Teslas to Uber drivers
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
Uber announced a deal with Hertz on Wednesday that will make up to 50,000 Teslas available to Uber drivers by 2023.
CDC confirms link between melioidosis patients and aromatherapy spray sold at Walmart
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Lab tests show bacterial strains of Burkholderia pseudomallei that match strains found in melioidosis patients from Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas — confirming the spray or one of its ingredients caused the infections, the CDC said.
Tropicana announces orange juice-friendly toothpaste
Tropicana Toothpaste that will not ruin orange juice is coming. But fans will have to enter to win the limited edition product.
Tropicana Toothpaste that will not ruin orange juice is coming. But fans will have to enter to win the limited edition product.
Rate hike coming for TECO, FP&L utility customers
Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.
Customers of both TECO and Florida Power & Light will soon be paying more for electricity. The state’s Public Service Commission unanimously approved the new multi-year rate plans, as both utility companies shift towards solar power.
Everyone gets a free taco from Taco Bell thanks to Braves star Ozzie Albies' stolen base in World Series
The Boys in Blue aren't in the Fall Classic, but Dodgers fans can still cheer for free tacos from Taco Bell, thanks to a stolen base from Braves' Ozzie Albies.
The Boys in Blue aren't in the Fall Classic, but Dodgers fans can still cheer for free tacos from Taco Bell, thanks to a stolen base from Braves' Ozzie Albies.
Americans will get 86 billion spam texts by the end of this year, report shows
Spam text messages are on the rise so much, a new report says Americans are on track to receive 86 billion of them by the end of the year.
Spam text messages are on the rise so much, a new report says Americans are on track to receive 86 billion of them by the end of the year.
Drivers may see some relief at the pump, expert says
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
National average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is about $3.36
Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.
Florida's gas prices reach highest level since 2014
Florida gasoline prices went up 13 cents during the past week and are the highest they have been since October 2014, according to the AAA auto club.
Florida gasoline prices went up 13 cents during the past week and are the highest they have been since October 2014, according to the AAA auto club.
Hertz orders 100,000 Tesla cars in effort to electrify rental fleet
Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.
Hertz said it will buy 100,000 Tesla Model 3 cars by the end of 2022. It’s one of the largest purchases of battery-powered cars in history.
Salmonella outbreak linked to salami sticks sold at Trader Joe's, CDC says
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
A multi-state salmonella outbreak has prompted the CDC to ask the public not to eat Citterio-brand Premium Italian-Style Salame Sticks and advise businesses to stop selling them.
Lego reveals 3,955-piece 'Home Alone' set — here’s how much it’ll cost
The Lego Ideas 'Home Alone' set will be released on Nov. 1
The Lego Ideas 'Home Alone' set will be released on Nov. 1
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to onions imported from Mexico
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
Now hiring? Job seekers say labor shortage is a myth after applications go unanswered
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.
Joey Holz started an experiment: apply to 2 jobs a day for 30 days. Of the 60 he applied to, he got back 9 emails, 1 phone call, and 1 interview for a construction job advertised as full-time paying $10 an hour, but it was actually only part-time and started at Florida's minimum wage of $8.65.