Krispy Kreme offering free Halloween doughnut to anyone who shows up in costume

Krispy Kreme announced on Wednesday that anyone who visits a participating location on Oct. 31 while wearing a Halloween costume will be entitled to a free doughnut of their choice.

Lakewood Ranch ice cream shop boasts 85 flavors made using Florida dairy

It started off with a guy making homemade ice cream in his garage. Now the man behind this sweet treat made in Tampa Bay has opened his very first Lickity Splits Ice Cream shop.

Coffee may help colon cancer patients’ longevity, study finds

A recent study suggests that colon cancer patients who drink at least 2-3 cups of coffee a day could see a lower risk of disease progression and death.

Man finds 9.07-carat diamond, thought it was a piece of glass

Kinard, a 33-year-old bank branch manager from Maumelle, Arkansas, found the second-largest diamond ever found in the park’s 48 year history — a 9.07-carat diamond.

Publix holiday ice cream flavors are back in stores -- for a limited time

Publix holiday ice cream is back. Just in time for fall, the grocer -- which is celebrating 90 years in service this year -- has released 12 limited-edition ice cream flavors for fall and Christmas. 

Play among the treetops at Robinson Preserve's Canopy Zone

It feels like you're high up in the trees at the Canopy Zone at Robinson Preserve in Manatee County. But there's more than just ropes and slides.

Kraft releasing pumpkin spice mac and cheese this October

Kraft Heinz has released a pumpkin spice mac and cheese with fall seasoning, the newest autumn offering to hit the market.

Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November

Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.

Florida man suing McDonald's, claims he was injured by Chicken McNugget

A McDonald’s customer is suing the company after he says he was hurt biting into a Chicken McNugget. The man claims he cracked one of his teeth on a piece of bone inside one of the nuggets.

Reese's to sell 'salty' peanut butter cups with pretzels

You are what you eat, and Reese’s is celebrating feeling salty about 2020 with a new candy in its permanent lineup.

Popcorn farmers are sitting on mountains of unsold popcorn, in part due to closed movie theaters

With movie theaters shut down, people are obviously eating less movie theater snacks. This has left the farmers who supply theaters (and other venues) with a massive surplus of unsold food.

The Force is strong with Lego's new Baby Yoda construction set

Fans of the newly minted Emmy award-winning Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, can now build their own Lego version of the Child, or Baby Yoda as he's commonly referred to by fans of the series.

National Guacamole Day: How to score free guac

National Guacamole Day, Sept. 16, lets you celebrate the creamy, rich fruit that is the avocado.