Holiday shopping up in Tampa Bay

Shoppers were more willing to open their wallets this holiday season.               

Milton farm losses could top $600M

Agricultural production losses in Florida from Hurricane Milton could reach $642.7 million, pushing the state’s potential crop and livestock losses from three hurricanes this year to nearly $1 billion.

This is the living wage needed for a family of four in Florida

The cost of living continues to rise across the U.S. — and that rings true in some states more than others. 

Tulane and UF's football teams arrive in Tampa ahead of Gasparilla Bowl

Tulane University and the University of Florida football teams arrived in Tampa on Monday, Dec. 16, ahead of the Gasparilla Bowl, which is being played on Friday, Dec. 20.

Trump announces $100B investment in the U.S.

Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years.

Trump's tariff warning met with threat from Ontario that would make energy 'unaffordable' in Michigan & U.S.

In response to Donald Trump's 25% tariff plan, Ontario is considering limiting the export of electricity to the United States in a move that Premiere Doug Ford said would make electricity unaffordable for Americans.

Tampa's push for additional affordable housing grows with another groundbreaking

Amid a big push over the past year to make living in the Tampa Bay area more affordable, the Corporation to Develop Communities of Tampa broke ground Wednesday on a new townhouse development for lower-to-middle-income families.

Lakeland looks to enhance downtown's east side through food

East Main Street, east of Downtown Lakeland, is known for its car sales lots and car repair shops, but soon it could be known for its food scene.

Trump, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau to meet in Florida to discuss tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to meet with President-elect Donald Trump following his threats to impose sweeping tariffs on Canadian products.

Tampa's 'Shop Local' encourages local Black Friday shopping

This holiday season, the City of Tampa encourages shoppers to think beyond the big malls and national chains. 

Walmart warns of higher prices if Trump implements proposed tariffs

Potential tariffs could cost American consumers between $46B and $78B in annual spending power, the National Retail Federation says.

Target quarterly results fall as holiday discounts and dockworker strike hit profits

Target etched out a slim sales increase in the third quarter and profits slumped as inflation-weary customers pulled back on spending and costs related to a dockworker strike in October dragged on results.