Beer prices may increase due to Ukraine invasion

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has caused many people to boycott Russian vodka, the conflict may also have an impact on beer drinkers as well.

Shell, BP pull out of energy investments in Russia over Ukraine invasion

Both Shell and BP announced they are pulling out of Russia, as President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine continues to take its toll on the country's economy, which is heavily dependent on foreign investments in its energy industry. “We are shocked by the loss of life in Ukraine, which we deplore, resulting from a senseless act of military aggression," Shell's CEO said. “Our decision to exit is one we take with conviction. We cannot — and we will not — stand by."

Cyber hygiene: Check your exposure to hackers with these online tools

As the conflict on the ground continues to escalate, Russian and Ukrainian hackers are waging a cyber war that could have implications in other parts of the globe.  

Largo nurse readies to help home country of Ukraine

A Pinellas County nurse is preparing to head back to her home country of Ukraine to lend her skills to people suffering. Right now, Oksana Shavaryn-Sharkey is working on figuring out where they need is and how to best meet it.

Russia-Ukraine war disinformation spreading online as experts say to seek credible sources

Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms are battling to remove Russian disinformation accounts targeting Ukrainians, and experts at Arizona State say it's something they're watching closely.

Sarasota family 'living it all over again' after fleeing Ukraine as children

In 1944, George Baranowskyj was 6 years old when his family fled his home country of Ukraine with his parents. His future wife, Areta, was still an infant, also fleeing the country. Now they watch as history repeats itself.

Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities

There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.

FIFA, UEFA suspend Russia from international soccer

International sports bodies moved to further isolate Russia on Monday for its invasion of Ukraine and pushed Moscow closer to becoming a pariah on the playing field.

Ukrainian chef turns restaurant into bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces

A Ukrainian chef is taking matters into his own hands to aid his country's resistance in the war against Russia – by turning his restaurant into a bomb shelter to feed civilians fighting Russian forces. 

Average US gas price spikes to $3.64, further increases likely

Gas prices in Florida have gone up an average of 33 cents per gallon since the beginning of the year, and $1.33 a gallon since the beginning of 2021. "Unless oil prices reverse course, the pain at the pump is about to get even worse for Floridians," one expert said.

FedEx, UPS halting shipments to Russia and Ukraine amid conflict

FedEx and UPS have both temporarily stopped all shipments to and from Ukraine, as well as deliveries to destinations in Russia.

6-year-old Ukrainian girl killed by Russian shelling

“Show this to Putin,” the doctor said angrily after the medical team was unable to save the little girl's life. “The eyes of this child, and crying doctors.”