Six Keke's Breakfast Cafe locations in Central Florida are impacted by recent changes: four temporarily closed due to a franchisee transition and two in Orlando permanently closed after cutting ties with a former franchisee.

Kings Island seeks 5,000+ staff for the 2025 season, offering roles from ride operators to EMTs with wages of $14-$23/hr, and hosts a job fair on February 15.

Denver Restaurant Week returns March 7-16 with a tiered pricing model for multi-course meals, celebrating local businesses and the city's culinary scene.

A teen boy was shot and killed in Tampa, prompting a police investigation for the suspect. The victim died from upper body injuries after the shooting on Hillsborough Lane.

Amazon plans to close its Amazon Go store in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, reducing the total number of stores as it shifts focus to licensing "Just Walk Out" technology.

Buckeye remains optimistic despite KORE Power pulling out of a project, citing the city's ability to attract businesses and intent to build infrastructure for future growth.

The Duke Endowment donated an additional $5 million to aid small businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina, bringing the total grant fund to $35 million.

Ayesha Curry's Sweet July store and café in Oakland is closing, citing safety as a reason; this follows the closure of her Las Vegas venture last month.

A survey shows 73% of Texans favor casino resorts and 60% support online sports betting, indicating a shift in public sentiment towards gambling expansion despite political resistance in the state.

A Texas knife shop owner, Jonathan Sibley, went viral for refusing to transfer a Nazi emblem onto a knife, stating "No Nazi bulls--t." His firm anti-Nazi stance has garnered online support and publicity.

The Michelin Guide is set to evaluate restaurants in St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Palm Beaches, and greater Fort Lauderdale for star ratings in 2026, highlighting Florida's growing culinary reputation.

Macy's is closing its Lakeside and Oakland Mall stores in Metro Detroit, affecting over 200 jobs, as part of a broader strategy to downsize underperforming stores.

Baltimore residents are struggling with sudden, sharp increases in BGE utility bills, prompting a temporary ban on disconnections and waived late fees by the company.