Mayor hopes latest St. Pete tower will help stabilize prices
City leaders and developers broke ground on another residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
City leaders and developers broke ground on another residential tower in downtown St. Petersburg on Tuesday.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Study finds high levels of carcinogen in several hand sanitizer brands
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
An independent study found that some widely available hand sanitizers in the U.S. — which were rapidly produced in an effort to prevent infection amid the COVID-19 pandemic — contain high levels of a chemical known to cause cancer.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
Nerf hiring Chief TikTok Officer, will pay $10G a month
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Hasbro recently announced that it is hiring for a new position titled Chief TikTok Officer.
Average US price of gas jumps a nickel per gallon to $2.94
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline jumped a nickel per gallon over the past two weeks to $2.94.
IRS says face masks, hand sanitizer are tax-deductible medical expenses
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
"The purchase of personal protective equipment, such as masks, hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes, for the primary purpose of preventing the spread of coronavirus are deductible medical expenses," the agency said in a statement.
Two Polk County women out more than $65,000 in so-called grandma scam
The scammers call older women and tell them some version of a story about their son or grandson being in legal trouble and that they have to pay tens of thousands to clear it up.
The scammers call older women and tell them some version of a story about their son or grandson being in legal trouble and that they have to pay tens of thousands to clear it up.
Pepsi releases newest limited-edition soda flavor: Peeps
Pepsi and Peeps have partnered to create a soda flavor unlike any other.
Pepsi and Peeps have partnered to create a soda flavor unlike any other.
Disney Plus increases subscription price for first time in US
In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.
In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.
Real Water founder apologizes after drink linked to liver failure, hepatitis
The bottled-water is advertised as 'alkalized water infused with negative ions'
The bottled-water is advertised as 'alkalized water infused with negative ions'
Stores closed on Easter: Target, Costco among chains closed on Sunday holiday
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
Several major retail franchises, including Target and Costco, are planning to close their doors on Easter Sunday.
CDC says no-sail order to remain in place until Nov. 1 despite cruise association request
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
The CDC said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships, despite a request from the Cruise Lines International Association to lift the order several months early.
Neighbor alerts owner when 23-year-old truck seems to spontaneously catch fire
Back in 2005, the vehicle was recalled and repaired for an issue that was causing vehicle fires, but the owner doesn't know if that's what made his 1998 Ford pickup catch fire at 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
Back in 2005, the vehicle was recalled and repaired for an issue that was causing vehicle fires, but the owner doesn't know if that's what made his 1998 Ford pickup catch fire at 4:30 a.m. Sunday.
Frantic markets, costly materials put home buying and building out of reach for many
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
It’s a tight market for anyone trying to buy a house in the Tampa Bay area. Realtors say newly-listed houses are sometimes snatched up in one day. Buyers pay more attention to cash offers first, making it even more difficult for first-time homebuyers.
More than 2,000 pounds of frozen pasta products recalled over lack of inspection
More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.
More than 2,000 pounds of meat and poultry ravioli and tortellini items made by Avanza Pasta are being recalled because they were made without inspection, the FSIS said.
Florida gas prices rise to $2.91 per gallon, highest in 3 years
Floridians are paying more at the pump than they have in three years, with gas prices averaging $2.91 per gallon.
Floridians are paying more at the pump than they have in three years, with gas prices averaging $2.91 per gallon.
IKEA's iconic catalog goes digital complete with an audio version
IKEA, the Swedish furniture company, has moved its categorized product listicles into a creative audio format.
IKEA, the Swedish furniture company, has moved its categorized product listicles into a creative audio format.