13 Florida Employers Make Forbes List

Forbes released its annual rankings of the best employers in America for 2018. See what Florida employers made the list.

Walmart To Remodel 43 Stores Including Haines City Location

Over the next year, Walmart plans to spend about $200 million to open and remodel 43 stores in Florida and introduce in-store changes.

Got Candy & More is Takin’ it to the Streets

Got Candy & More closes storefront 3/31/18; moves to food truck. Owner Lea Williams will still operate Pink Table Cafe in Winter Haven.

Natural Gas Pipeline Tests To Cause Road Closures

The pipeline runs along streets in Polk County and will result in road closures.

Lakeland Candy Shop Owner Opens Cafe in Winter Haven

Got Candy & More Owner Lea Williams has opened the Pink Table Cafe in downtown Winter Haven.

Publix Recalls Turkey Over Possible Metal Contamination

Publix has recalled ground turkey products after its supplier discovered possible metal shaving contamination.

Publix Closing Tampa Bay-Area Stores Ahead Of Irma

Tampa Bay-area shoppers in need of last-minute items before Irma’s arrival will find time is running out to visit Publix.

Downtown Lakeland Partnership Hires Executive Director

The Downtown Lakeland Partnership has hired Lori Long as its executive director.

Restaurant Inspections: Rodent Poop In Peppers

State inspectors temporarily shut down seven restaurants in the Tampa Bay area last week.

The Shops and Streets are Open for July First Friday

The streets will remain open during July's First Friday festivities in Downtown Lakeland, which means all the fun, plus more parking.

Merry Leon Shopping Event Returns to Downtown Lakeland

Downtown Lakeland merchants celebrate the six-month countdown to Christmas with a shopping event designed to boost sales

17 Florida Companies Make Fortune 500 2017 List

The annual Fortune 500 list is out, ranking the biggest companies across America, including 17 from Florida.

RP Funding Inks Naming Deal For Lakeland Center

The Lakeland Center has a new name after a deal was inked with RP Funding.

Publix Ties For ‘America’s Favorite’ Grocery Store Honors

Publix tied for first-place honors in a survey meant to reveal America’s favorite grocery retailers.

4 Tampa Bay Area Companies Rank Among America’s Best Employers: Forbes

Forbes has released its annual list of the best employers in the country. See which Tampa Bay firms made the grade.

Walt Disney Settles Florida Wage Dispute For $3.8 Million

Walt Disney Co. has agreed to pay back wages to 16,339 resort employees in Florida following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.

JCPenney Announces Florida Store Closings

JCPenney has announced the 138 stores it will close later this year, including a few in Florida.

Publix Named 1 Of America’s Best Companies To Work For

Fortune has named Publix to its 100 Best list of employers to work for in 2017.

JCPenney Closing 130-140 Stores, 2 Distribution Centers

JCPenney announced plans to close up to 140 store locations and two distribution centers, including the one in Lakeland.

Publix Scores Big With Consumers

Publix Supermarkets earned top rankings in the latest Harris Poll consumer survey.

ICYMI: Publix Free Deli Slices Still On The Menu

Publix has made a few changes to its deli sample program, but that doesn’t mean free slices are off the menu entirely.

Fire Hazard: Disney Mickey Mouse Nightlight Recalled

A holiday-themed Mickey Mouse nightlight has been recalled due to potential fire concerns.

Score Free Breakfast Wednesday at Local Chick-fil-A

Ask for the "mystery item" during breakfast hours and enjoy a midweek freebie, Lakeland!

Salmonella Scare: Publix Recalls Premium Pancake, Waffle Mixes

Publix is recalling its waffle and pancake mixes after learning milk powder provided by a supplier may contain salmonella.

As Thousands Protest, an Industry Celebrates New Trump Administration

While there are post election protests by some, there are celebrations by millions of others, thousands of whom live in Lakeland, FL.

Publix, Winn-Dixie Thanksgiving 2016 Store Hours

Find out when time will run out to pick up last-minute Thanksgiving items from Publix and Winn-Dixie stores in the Tampa Bay area.