Disney hikes prices for California theme park tickets, Genie+
Disneyland's one-day tickets will range between $104 and $179. Genie+ will increase to $25 per day from $20 when booked in advance and vary based on the day when purchased at the park.
Amazon workers hold walkouts on Prime Day in Georgia and Illinois
Amazon employees at two locations held walkouts Tuesday at the start of the company's second Prime Day of the year, making demands of the retail giant.
Giving school buses green lights improves student safety, reduces fuel consumption: new study
Allowing school buses to request green lights at traffic signals will improve student safety and lower the consumption of fuel due to reduced travel times, a new study says.
Texas Pete hot sauce sued after consumer learns product is made in North Carolina
A California man claims that hot sauce maker Texas Pete is using false advertising to sell its sauce after he learned the product was made in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Barges grounded in Mississippi River as water levels approach record lows
Agriculture experts were concerned after at least eight barges were grounded in mud and sand in the Mississippi River last week as water levels sank amid a drought.
Kentucky Bourbon Trail on pace to surpass record-high number of distillery visitations in a year
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail is expecting a record-high number of distillery visits in a year. Distilleries on the trail will likely exceed the combined visits record set in 2019.
Louisiana divests from BlackRock over ESG policies: 'Would destroy Louisiana’s economy'
Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder informed BlackRock that his state would divest nearly $800 million from the firm's funds over its and ESG policies.
Hurricane Ian caused 'modest damage' to Mosaic facilities
Mosaic Co.'s facilities and supporting infrastructure in Florida sustained "modest damage" from Hurricane Ian's high winds and flooding, the company said.
Five IRS employees stole COVID relief funds to buy Gucci, trips to Las Vegas, Justice Department says
Five IRS workers have been charged with obtaining COVID-19 relief funds through false applications and spending the money on luxury goods.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis serves food at Waffle House amid Hurricane Ian recovery efforts
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went to a Waffle House in an area impacted by Hurricane Ian and helped serve linemen on Saturday.
Hurricane Ian knocks out power to nearly 350,000 in South Carolina, North Carolina
Hurricane Ian caused power outages for hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses in South Carolina and North Carolina Friday as the storm again made landfall.
Hurricane Ian disaster recovery ‘going to fuel the economy’ in Florida, retail expert says
JLL Senior Vice President and Florida retail lead Justin Greider argues money spent in the Hurricane Ian rebuilding and recovery efforts will "fuel the economy."
Hurricane Ian does damage to Universal Studios Florida
The Jurassic Park River Adventure ride at Universal Studios resort in Orlando, Florida, lost a huge chunk of siding due to Hurricane Ian's strong winds.
In Hurricane Ian aftermath, Floridians ‘counting on insurance’ to help with disaster recovery: Tampa mayor
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor warns a surge in property insurance prices could create challenges for Floridians trying to fix their homes or businesses after damage from Hurricane Ian.
Ian threatens Florida’s already unstable insurance market
The destruction wrought by Hurricane Ian could worsen already existing issues with Florida's insurance industry.
Tropical Storm Ian power outages in Florida reach 2.5 million as storm makes landfall
Reported power outages in Florida reached 2.5 million people by Wednesday night as Tropical Storm Ian slammed the state. The major hurricane made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Florida energy company braces for Hurricane Ian: We 'train 365 days a year' for this
Duke Energy Florida State president Melissa Seix shares her company's work alongside federal, state and local emergency services to prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact.
As Hurricane Ian slams Florida, 'Waffle House Index' aims to help communities measure disaster's impact
Waffle House CEO Walt Ehmer says management is making calls "on the ground" as to whether or not restaurants stay open as Hurricane Ian approaches Florida.
How much can Disney lose as a result of Hurricane Ian-prompted closures?
The Walt Disney World Resort is closed as Hurricane Ian makes it way across the Sunshine State. What does that mean for the company still recovering from coronavirus pandemic-related closures?
Florida Publix grocery stores close ahead of Hurricane Ian
Publix grocery stores have announced "modified hours" as a result of Hurricane Ian, expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday. Those looking for last-minute items may need to move quickly.


















