New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low

David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.

Congress-ordered auto safety rules yet to be enacted, AP review finds

A governors’ highway safety group says the United States faces a “car crash epidemic" at the same time that safety rules languish.

Florida’s craft beer industry among top 5, adding billions of dollars to U.S. economy in 2020

In 2020, Florida's craft beer industry contributed $3.1 billion to the U.S. economy, ranking the Sunshine State as one of the top 5 states to contribute the most from their craft breweries.

Federal regulators cracking down on 'explosion' of fake business reviews

Federal regulators say they are cracking down on what they're calling an explosion of businesses’ use of fake reviews and other misleading messages to promote their products and services on social media.

Poll: 9 in 10 Americans concerned over cyberattacks

Most Americans across party lines have serious concerns about cyberattacks on U.S. computer systems and view China and Russia as major threats.

City leaders unveil plans for west Tampa's Rome Yard project

It is billed as a project that will transform part of west Tampa. The $300-million Rome Yard development will be mixed-use and mixed-income, and the city wants neighbors to weigh in on the plans.

Supply chain issues could last through winter

Supply chain issues are causing products to be more expensive, sold in smaller quantities at the same or higher price, and are making some things hard to find.

Ritz Carlton Residences Tampa pre-sells $11.6-million penthouse, half its luxury units

The Ritz Carlton Residences, which will open on Bayshore Blvd. in 2024, has already sold half of its 89 condos and 12 townhomes, including an $11.6-million penthouse suite.

Social security annual cost-of-living set to increase in 2022

Rising inflation is expected to lead to a sizeable increase in Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for the year 2022.

Southwest cancellations: Lines persist in Las Vegas amid ‘more normal’ operations

The airline released a statement on Oct. 12 telling travelers that operations would be “more normal” after more than 2,400 flights were canceled in the previous three days.

Fish stick shortage could hit US amid customs dispute

A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of a key fish used for popular products like fish sticks and fast food sandwiches.

Gas prices on the rise, leaving only 8 states under $3 per gallon

Gas prices have jumped across the nation as oil prices reach a 7-year high, with the average price across the country now standing at about $3.25 a gallon.

Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely

Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.

Florida ports say they can solve Pacific shipping woes, product shortages

A traffic jam of cargo vessels in the Pacific Ocean is causing shortages that could impact deliveries to the United States for the holiday season. The Florida Ports Council says they can fix the problem.