Florida utility customers to get break amid pandemic
In what one regulator called a “no-brainer,” customers of four major utilities will get a break on upcoming electric bills as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
In what one regulator called a “no-brainer,” customers of four major utilities will get a break on upcoming electric bills as they grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
Fake stimulus checks, deceptive advertising trick citizens in need of COVID-19 relief funds
Fraudsters quickly got to work figuring out ways to rip off Americans who were expecting a check from the U.S. Treasury, as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Fraudsters quickly got to work figuring out ways to rip off Americans who were expecting a check from the U.S. Treasury, as part of the $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Ocean Spray Cranberries recalls Pink Lite Cranberry Juice drink
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc has recalled some 5.5-ounce cans of Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, the Food and Drug Adminstration announced Wednesday.
Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc has recalled some 5.5-ounce cans of Pink Lite Cranberry Juice Drink, the Food and Drug Adminstration announced Wednesday.
Pandemic could change the way we shop forever
Retailers closed during the coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to shop online and through apps, but the temporary changes could have some lasting impacts on the industry.
Retailers closed during the coronavirus pandemic forced consumers to shop online and through apps, but the temporary changes could have some lasting impacts on the industry.
You can get a free Doritos Locos taco at Taco Bell on April 21
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Taco Tuesday is extra special with some free tacos.
Armature Works starts online ordering, curbside pickup Thursday
Armature Works, one of Tampa’s weekend hotspots, has been closed due to COVID-19, but this week, they're offering online orders and curbside pickup for some vendors.
Armature Works, one of Tampa’s weekend hotspots, has been closed due to COVID-19, but this week, they're offering online orders and curbside pickup for some vendors.
Online banking outages reported on same day millions of Americans receive stimulus payment
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
Many users on Twitter reported having trouble accessing their online bank accounts on the same day that millions of Americans were expected to receive stimulus money.
Dual supply chains: How the pandemic is creating an artificial food shortage
America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems
America is throwing away massive amounts of perfectly good food, especially meats and produce. It's a problem being highlighted by the coronavirus pandemic: we can't always get food to where it's needed due to logistical problems
How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check
According to a senior Treasury official, the majority of Americans eligible for direct deposit will receive their coronavirus aid payments no later than April 15. Paper checks will be mailed starting next week.
According to a senior Treasury official, the majority of Americans eligible for direct deposit will receive their coronavirus aid payments no later than April 15. Paper checks will be mailed starting next week.
COVID-19 virus threatens single-use plastic bans
The fight to reduce the use of single-use plastics may be in jeopardy with some grocery chains banning reusable cloth bags out of fear they could be contributing to the spread of COVID-19.
The fight to reduce the use of single-use plastics may be in jeopardy with some grocery chains banning reusable cloth bags out of fear they could be contributing to the spread of COVID-19.
Florida 'SNAP' recipients should be able to shop online by end of April
Florida recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to be able to purchase items online through current SNAP retailers, which includes Amazon and Walmart, later this month.
Florida recipients of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are expected to be able to purchase items online through current SNAP retailers, which includes Amazon and Walmart, later this month.
Geico announces 15 percent auto insurance credit worth billions because people are driving less
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Geico will be giving a 15 percent credit to auto and motorcycle policyholders when they renew their coverage this year.
Online grocery services struggle to meet spike in demand
As the crisis hit, delivery orders surged as millions of Americans stayed home.
As the crisis hit, delivery orders surged as millions of Americans stayed home.
Online tool helps people register with the IRS, calculate their stimulus check amount
The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.
The IRS and online tax preparation company TurboTax have teamed up to help some Americans get their stimulus checks faster.
Floridians are driving less, but they must protect their vehicle as it sits unused, AAA says
For everyone who has hunkered down at home, experts are reminding them take care of their cars.
For everyone who has hunkered down at home, experts are reminding them take care of their cars.
Gas prices continue to drop in Florida as coronavirus curbs travel
“Florida drivers are observing the social isolating concepts, so driving is about 50 percent of where it is normally,” AAA said.
“Florida drivers are observing the social isolating concepts, so driving is about 50 percent of where it is normally,” AAA said.
Staying safe at the grocery store: Gloves, masks, wipes are key during coronavirus pandemic
From wiping down your cart to wearing a mask, many people are trying to take safety precautions if they have to go to the grocery store.
From wiping down your cart to wearing a mask, many people are trying to take safety precautions if they have to go to the grocery store.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury says
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Walmart to take employees' temperatures, add one-way aisles to prevent spread of coronavirus
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.