Hottest toys to grab in 2021 and how much they cost

Toys"R"Us and Macy’s have released a list of the top 75 toys of this holiday season, which includes dollhouses, toy cars, scooters and board games.

US food stamp benefits get historic increase starting in October

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will see a significant and permanent increase starting in October.

Ban on 'surprise' medical bills on track to take effect Jan. 1, 2022

The ban “surprise” medical bills, charges that hit insured patients at some of life’s most vulnerable moments, is on track to take effect on Jan. 1.

New Florida laws: Minimum wage hike, vaping changes take effect Oct. 1

Minimum wage workers in Florida will get a voter-approved pay boost this week, while about two-dozen new laws kick in, including a regulatory framework for electronic cigarettes.

COVID-19 lockdowns, crowded cargo ports leading to holiday shortages

Retail experts suggest Americans should start their holiday shopping early since the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain.

HomeGoods goes digital ahead of holiday season

HomeGoods.com offers free standard shipping on orders of $119 or more and free mailed or in-store returns on most purchases.

New Tampa apartment complex hopes to draw renters of mixed incomes, end city housing projects

Some living at the new Boulevard at West River residential towers located at West Main Street and North Oregon Avenue will pay market rate while others will pay rent based on their income.  

Tampa's burning hot real estate market may be showing signs of cooling

Realtor Vince Arcuri likens the housing market to a pot of boiling water. It’s still really hot, but not as bad as earlier in the year.

Dollar Tree to sell more items above $1 amid rising shipping costs

The company had already begun testing higher prices at several hundred of its nearly 8,000 locations in the Dollar Tree Plus section and received positive feedback from customers.

National Coffee Day deals and freebies you won’t want to miss

These companies are roasting up some great deals for National Coffee day that coffee lovers won’t want to miss.

Astro: Amazon introduces new 'The Jetsons'-like robot

Amazon’s new robot can hear, see and follow you around the home, but it's no Rosey the Robot.

Nestle recalls over 27,000 pounds of frozen DiGiorno pizzas due to mislabeling

Some frozen DiGiorno pizzas are being recalled after it was discovered they were mislabeled and could pose a threat to consumers with a soy allergy.

Wells Fargo to pay $37.3M in fines for overcharging some customers

The U.S. Justice Department filed a lawsuit claiming Wells Fargo purposely overcharged customers using the bank’s foreign-exchange services.

Facebook pauses development of 'Instagram Kids' app after pushback

Instagram is putting a hold on the development of an “Instagram Kids” app so it can address concerns about the vulnerability of younger users.

California drivers react to the most expensive gas prices in America

"I’m retired myself so I live on a fixed income. So these things matter to me and my generation. I worked hard like everybody else in my situation did to be able to retire, but if prices keep escalating like it is, it’s going to make it very difficult for everybody in California and in the country as well."