Lake Wales green lights dozens of new subdivisions that could boost the population

Lakes Wales may not be a small town much longer, because the city has given the green light to dozens of new subdivisions, which will double the population. 

Mocktails to get you through Dry January
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Rachel Fine, the co-owner of Gigglewaters in Safety Harbor, and bartender Richie Wilson developed some delicious recipes that will make you forget you?ve given up booze.

Chick-fil-A investigating after customers subjected to ‘fraudulent activity’

On Friday, the Atlanta-based food chain told account holders it was investigating how “certain customers became subject to fraudulent activity.”

Recipe: Greek-style chicken and potatoes

With all eyes on Tarpon Springs for the annual Epiphany celebration, it's also a magnifying glass for the Greek culture.

New coffee shop to open in South Tampa with an inclusive mission

A new coffee shop that provides jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities will soon open in South Tampa.

Mercedes recalls nearly 324K vehicles in US due to engine stalling

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents posted Thursday that water can accumulate in the spare tire wheel well and damage the fuel pump control unit.

Hyundai, Kia owners face threat of theft due to social media challenge

Kia and Hyundai owners across the country are fed up. This year some cities have seen a sharp rise in theft of these vehicles. In Minneapolis, police say it’s all because of a social media challenge. 

Sesame officially added to FDA's major food allergen list

A new federal law went into effect on Jan. 1 that requires all foods made and sold in the U.S. to be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation's ninth major allergen.

Family business brings popular Filipino food to Tampa Bay area

For the Barican's, weekend mornings are filled with food and a little bit of frenzied family time. The family runs "Just Lumpia," which sells Filipino eggs rolls and lumpia at local markets in the Tampa Bay area. 

'The Mill' closing its staple restaurant in St. Pete due to damage from nearby construction, owners say

The owners of The Mill, which has been in downtown St. Petersburg for almost a decade, say they have made the "heartbreaking" decision to close after suffering damage from nearby construction.