TAMPA, Fla. —Seniors across Florida could see meaningful tax savings this filing season thanks to a new deduction aimed at residents age 65 and older. Officials say the…
Read more Events this week to help seniors file for new tax deductionWINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Changes to how charitable donations are taxed are coming in 2026. “I think that the winners are definitely going to be those that take a standard deduction,”…
Read more New year, new way to deduct charitable donationsRALEIGH, N.C. — Last-minute holiday shoppers filed into ABC stores and retail centers across the state Wednesday, many feeling the weight of higher prices as they wrapped up their…
Read more N.C.’s 2026 economic outlook preview shows strength, economist saysKENNEDY SPACE CENTER — SpaceX launched another batch of Starlink satellites Monday evening from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Launch Complex 39A…
Read more SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellitesWESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — Online spending surged to more than $14 billion on Cyber Monday, a 7% increase over last year, according to new data from Adobe Analytics. But despite…
Read more Online holiday sales surge as local malls create new ways to draw foot trafficDUBLIN, Ohio — As technology companies expand across Ohio, rising electricity demand is pushing utility bills higher for families and businesses. Experts and small business owners say it…
Read more Ohio businesses, families navigate rising utility bills amid technology boomST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mayor Ken Welch on Friday announced a temporary waiver of late fees and notice fees for utility accounts in the wake of the recent…
Read more St. Pete temporarily waives utility late fees in wake of hurricanesWASHINGTON (AP) — Some manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that…
Read more Biden could invoke a 1947 law to pause the dockworkers’ strikeWASHINGTON (AP) — Some manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that…
Read more Biden could invoke a 1947 law to pause the dockworkers’ strikeTAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Board of Governors for the State University System will meet at the University of South Florida on Wednesday. What You Need To Know…
Read more State University board to discuss the extension of LINE funding at USFTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Tampa Electric Company officials are meeting with the Florida Public Service Commission Monday to request a raise in utility rates. According to TECO, the customers’…
Read more TECO set to ask state to approve rate rikeFLORIDA — More than a million Floridians could face a major increase in the price of their homeowners insurance. Citizens Property Insurance proposed raising its rates by about…
Read more Final vote on Citizens Insurance rate hike proposalRALEIGH, N.C. — While children are preparing to head back to school this month after the summer break, the cost of child care remains a concern for parents. Financial…
Read more As prices rise, child care remains a major expense for familiesRALEIGH, N.C. – As college students get settled into campus housing across North Carolina this week, the state insurance commissioner is sharing advice to protect them and their…
Read more Why college students should consider renters insuranceORLANDO, Fla. — OneBlood announced Wednesday it’s experiencing a ransomware attack that is impacting its software system. What You Need To Know OneBlood experiencing a ransomware attack Centers…
Read more OneBlood experiences a ransomware attack across centersST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The St. Petersburg City Council voted unanimously Thursday to boost how much money South St. Pete residents can get through a home improvement program,…
Read more City council approves more funding for South St. Pete home repair programST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — When the State of Florida gave the Seminole Tribe full control over sports betting, the agreement was the state would get a share of…
Read more Portion of state gambling revenues to go toward flood research in St. PeteNEW PORT RICHEY, Fla. — Small business applications are seeing a boom in Pasco County. Specifically, when it comes to the amount of businesses opened post-2020. What You Need…
Read more Pasco County seeing a surge in amount of small business applications post-2020LAKELAND, Fla. — Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland is quickly becoming known for being one of the most affordable universities. It’s currently ranked No. 1 in the state for graduates…
Read more Florida Polytechnic University ranks most affordable for cybersecurity program
