Alcohol to-go law goes into effect

A bill that makes permanent a popular COVID-19 emergency order allowing restaurants to sell alcoholic drinks with take-home meals went into effect July 1 and Bay Area restaurants are glad to keep the trend going.

Yes to no-fault: DeSantis vetoes car insurance overhaul

Pointing to possible negative impacts for the insurance market and drivers, Gov. Ron DeSantis late Tuesday vetoed a long-sought effort by legislators to end the state’s no-fault auto insurance system.

BBQ restaurateur moonlights as mechanic, fixes up old cars to donate

Eliot Middleton is an auto mechanic who started a foundation where he receives used cars, repairs them and gives them to families without transportation.

CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court

The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

Routine exercise could lead to Medicare savings later, study finds

A recent study revealed younger adults could annually save between $824 and $1,874 in later Medicare costs if they routinely exercise.

Salmonella outbreak linked to frozen cooked shrimp, CDC says

The CDC has linked frozen cooked shrimp to a Salmonella outbreak that has sicked multiple people. The shrimp is now recalled nationwide.

'American Chopper' star opens motorcycle-themed restaurant, museum in Clearwater

‘American Chopper’ star Paul Teutul Sr. is opening the OCC Roadhouse and Museum in Clearwater on Friday. Fans of the series will be overwhelmed by the amount of memorabilia collected over the last 20 years.

Tour this Plant City winery to see how blueberry wine is made

Keel and Curley Farms has created a Florida winery experience in Plant City. They started growing blueberries in the '90s. In the 2000s, they started making blueberry wine.

Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says

Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.

Gator Pale Ale becomes first beer brewed using hops grown only in Florida

Craft beers have flooded the market, with so many choices there's hardly time to try them all, but a new brew made with 100% Wimauma-grown hops might be worth a second look.

DoorDash app temporarily crashes, drivers stuck with orders

DoorDash company leaders said they're having difficulties with their app Saturday after frustration mounted on social media.

Victoria's Secret says farewell to Angels in attempt to redefine 'sexy'

In their place, Victoria's Secret has launched a campaign with high-profile women known for their accomplishments rather than their figures.

Tampa Bay Restaurant Week kicks off with dozens of local flavors, benefitting Feeding Tampa Bay

If you’re a food lover looking to try new restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, or just want a break from cooking, Tampa Bay Restaurant Week is the perfect week to explore some of what the Tampa Bay food scene has to offer.

Girl Scouts have millions of unsold cookies

The Girl Scouts have an unusual problem this year: 15 million boxes of unsold cookies.

Free Slurpee Day 2021: 7-Eleven giveaway to last entire month of July

7-Eleven is giving away a free Slurpee drink throughout the month of July. The offer is normally on July 11 but has been extended.