From bakery clerks to warehouse workers, Publix is hiring
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
'Confusingly similar': Publix sues company for trademark infringement over 'P' logo
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Kiosks offers tag renewals at some Publix supermarkets in Florida
Renewing your motor vehicle registration has gotten a little easier in some Florida counties thanks to kiosks at the local Publix supermarket.
Publix to hire 30,000 workers across 7 states by end of 2021
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
Publix opens downtown, welcoming new Water Street residents
Tampa’s downtown Water Street Project has another new addition. A Publix Greenwise store opened Thursday morning.
3-year-old leukemia patient and Publix superfan surprised with his very own ‘Publix car'
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Publix requiring masks for employees regardless of vaccination status
Beginning August 2, all Publix employees will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of whether or not they have received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement on the grocery store's website.
70-year-old Florida man wins $4.6 million from $10 scratch-off lotto ticket he bought from Publix
A 70-year-old Florida man bought a $10 scratch-off lotto ticket at his local Publix -- and ended up becoming a multi-millionaire.
‘We’re really proud of you, J.R.’: Publix employee learns he qualifies for 2022 Special Olympics
After his fellow Publix employees surprised him with the news that he was selected to represent Team Florida in the 2022 Special Olympics, J.R. told his coworkers, "I'm going to do my absolute best to make you guys all proud."
Publix brings back free cookies for kids at store bakeries
Kids will once again be able to get a free cookie from the Publix bakery. The supermarket chain confirmed that their free kids cookie program has been reinstated after suspending all food handouts in stores at the beginning of the pandemic.
Publix makes masks optional for fully vaccinated individuals
On Friday, Publix announced that fully vaccinated associated or customers will not be required to wear a face-covering inside its stores beginning May 15, unless required by state or local ordinance.
Publix to offer walk-in COVID-19 vaccines beginning May 10
Publix says it will start accepting walk-in customers for COVID-19 vaccines at all of its pharmacy locations beginning Monday.
Are chicken tender 'PubSubs' on sale? Popular Twitter account goes silent after Publix objects
A popular Twitter account that answers the question, "Are Publix Chicken Tender Subs On Sale?" has been abandoned after lawyers for Publix apparently objected. The person behind the account said he had received a cease-and-desist order from the grocery chain.
Alligator takes a stroll through Publix parking lot in Florida
Alligators are a common sight in Florida, but it still took one man by surprise to see a large gator taking an early morning stroll outside of a Publix.
Governor DeSantis blasts '60 Minutes' report about Publix and COVID-19 vaccines
Calling it a "a smear piece against me and the state of Florida," Governor Ron DeSantis is firing back after a ‘60 Minutes’ report accused him of giving Publix some type of deal to offer the COVID-19 vaccine based on its donation to his re-election campaign.
Publix reaches 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses delivered
Publix says its pharmacies have administered 1 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to Floridians so far.
Offering $125 reward, Publix encourages employees to get vaccinated
Publix employees who get both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine won’t just be protected against the virus; they’ll also get an extra $125 in their pockets.
Publix cancels Wednesday's COVID-19 vaccine scheduling event in Florida due to weather delivery delays
Publix is canceling Wednesday's scheduling event in Florida for COVID-19 vaccine appointments due to shipment delays.
Nearly 600 Publix pharmacies in Florida to offer COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Publix pharmacies across the state of Florida are opening appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccines.