National Burger Day: McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Pepsi offer discounts, freebies on May 28
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
National Burger Day is May 28 and to celebrate, several franchises are offering consumers freebies and discounts.
Starbucks workers say they are treated like 'coffee-making robots'
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.
Some people who work at Starbucks say customers are ordering increasingly complicated drinks that are sapping their will to continue working at the coffee giant.
Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAA says Memorial Day gas prices expected to hit highest in 7 years
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Memorial Day weekend gas prices are expected to be the highest since 2014, according to AAA.
Amazon buying MGM with hopes of filling Prime video streaming service
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
The TV and movie studio MGM is behind productions such as James Bond, “Legally Blonde" and “Shark Tank.”
Ikea recalls nearly 160,000 plates, bowls, mugs due to potential burn hazards
Nearly 160,000 pieces of dishware from Ikea are being recalled due to a possible burn risk.
Nearly 160,000 pieces of dishware from Ikea are being recalled due to a possible burn risk.
DeSantis weighs law removing no-fault car insurance coverage requirement
Around 25% of all Florida drivers already drive with no insurance. If that number goes up -- a possible result of the no-fault bill -- some experts fear that rates for people who do buy insurance will go up in the long run.
Around 25% of all Florida drivers already drive with no insurance. If that number goes up -- a possible result of the no-fault bill -- some experts fear that rates for people who do buy insurance will go up in the long run.
AAA predicts more than 37 million Americans to travel Memorial Day, experts lay out worst times
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
AAA predicts more than 37 million people will hit the roads and take to the skies this holiday weekend as travel experts caution drivers about to worst times to travel.
Sales of new US homes fell 5.9% in April in wake of soaring house prices in March
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Sales of new homes fell a bigger-than-expected 5.9% in April, a drop that analysts blamed in part on soaring home prices.
Buying a gift card? Watch out for gift card scams that leave you and your recipient empty-handed
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
One scam targets cards that have not been purchased yet. Scammers go to the gift card rack and scratch off and photograph the PIN. Then they keep calling the 800 number associated with the card, checking until someone has purchased the card and put money on it. They quickly drain the card before the recipient can use it.
Gas prices down for Memorial Day weekend
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
The AAA auto club said Monday that the average gas price in Florida was $2.87 a gallon, down 2 cents from last week.
Experts warn against foregoing inspection process when buying a home
Demand for homes is high in Tampa Bay and across the country, but inventory is low.
Demand for homes is high in Tampa Bay and across the country, but inventory is low.
Florida 'Freedom Week': What's covered by the new sales tax holiday?
During Freedom Week, sales tax will be lifted for outdoor recreational activities and even admission for museums and live events like fairs and concerts. It also covers supplies for activities like boating, camping, and sports. Here's the full list.
During Freedom Week, sales tax will be lifted for outdoor recreational activities and even admission for museums and live events like fairs and concerts. It also covers supplies for activities like boating, camping, and sports. Here's the full list.
Hand sanitizer recall expands again; testing detected methanol, FDA says
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
Substantial exposure to methanol can result in nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, permanent blindness, seizures, coma, permanent damage to the nervous system or death, the FDA said in a news release.
$515M: Mega Millions jackpot is 9th-largest in game’s history
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.
Disney World offering hotel discounts to teachers and first responders this summer
Hotels at Disney Springs in Orlando have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14.
Hotels at Disney Springs in Orlando have ‘Teacher Appreciation’ and ‘First Responders’ Rates’ until July 14.
Customers complain those hidden Airbnb fees are adding up
As travel begins to ramp up again, many people are choosing to book their vacation stays with Airbnb. However, there is a growing concern over how much they’re being charged.
As travel begins to ramp up again, many people are choosing to book their vacation stays with Airbnb. However, there is a growing concern over how much they’re being charged.
IHOP revives plan to launch flip’d, a fast-casual concept for breakfast on the go
IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
IHOP planned to insert itself into the fast-food breakfast lane last year with flip’d. But much like the rest of life in 2020, those plans were disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global chip shortage delays new car production as used car prices soar
Those looking to buy a used car won’t get a bargain: Used car prices have hit at an all-time high, with the average price now topping $25,000.
Those looking to buy a used car won’t get a bargain: Used car prices have hit at an all-time high, with the average price now topping $25,000.
Ford unveils battery-powered Ford F-150 Lightning in electric debut
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."
"If you lose power at home like the ice storms in Texas, the F-150 will power your house for day upon day," said Ford President and CEO Jim Farley. "It is all seamless and controlled through your phone on FordPass App."