Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks

In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.

Medical marijuana edibles approved for sale, with limitations on shapes, colors

Animal crackers and gummy bears are off the table, but Florida medical marijuana operators finally will be allowed to manufacture and sell THC-infused cookies, cakes and candies, after state health officials released a rule outlining edible marijuana products.

Skimmers found on pumps at 7-Eleven at intersection of 34th St. N, 5th Ave. N

The St. Petersburg Police Department says credit card skimmers were found on gas pumps at a 7-Eleven convenience store at one of the city's busiest intersections.

Florida to tap federal unemployment money

Floridians who are already eligible for at least $100 a week in state assistance and are out of work because of the pandemic will be eligible for $300 a week in federal aid, according to the governor’s office.

Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year

Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.

KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic

KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.

Video conferencing company Zoom resolves morning outages

Zoom Video Communications resolved issues causing an outage after receiving thousands of complaints Monday morning.

It's a sellers' market, realtors say

Inventory on homes for sale around the Bay Area has been low since COVID-19 numbers started to soar in March, leaving few options for buyers searching for their next home

Blaming COVID, Pasco bar owner plans to give up dream

For some small businesses, the pandemic is making it nearly impossible to stay in business. Pete's Grand Central in New Port Richey is one of them.

Rule change means some bars can reopen sooner than expected

In June, the state said an establishment that makes 50% of its revenue from food can stay open at 50% capacity, but now the state says the business just has to be a licensed restaurant and operate at 50% capacity.

State unemployment rate increases to 11.3 percent

Florida’s unemployment rate increased to 11.3 percent in July, with the jobless ranks growing by 122,000 people, as the state continued trying to revitalize the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Movie theater trade group establishes safety protocols to address COVID-19

The trade organization is announcing a set of health and safety protocols Friday based on research and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and the Occupational Safety and Heath Administration.

Struggling businesses push commercial real estate into the red

Nearly one in four hotel owners have fallen behind on paying their debts since COVID-19 reached pandemic levels. Now, commercial real estate owners and managers are feeling the pinch, according to industry leaders.