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Heat and Smoke Impact Local Produce As Montana Farmers Face Growing Challenges
BELGRADE, Mont. — Extreme heat and smoke in Montana have started to impact how some local fruits and vegetables grow and reach shoppers locally across the Treasure State. At Amaltheia Dairy Farm in Belgrade, Nathan Brown, a local farmer, says…

Chill Bros just turned Tampa’s most iconic cake into ice cream and it’s everything we hoped for
Some collaborations just make sense and this might be the sweetest one yet. Local sweets fave Chill Bros has teamed up with Wright’s Gourmet House to transform one of Tampa’s […]

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Self-Made Millionaire Shares Wealth Rules
What does it really take to build financial success from scratch? Self-made millionaire Kevin J Dorsey took the stage at the Entrepreneur Collaborative Center (ECC) in Hillsborough County to tackle a big question: Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Dorsey shared his personal story of…

AG: Settlement issued after Denny's shortchanged thousands of workers
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- A $440,000 settlement will be paid out to current and former Denny's employees after an investigation by the New York Attorney General's Office found that the restaurant shortchanged staff for years. New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office…

From dance flyers to startup founder: Teen wins $10K investment
" ... They build evidence for what they can do to overcome the next thing."

Eye On Business — Brandon/Winthrop, July 2026
Chill Cawfee & Quig’s Kava Lounge Moves From Valrico To FishHawk Chill Cawfee & Quig’s Kava Lounge is a family-owned community gathering place designed to bring people together throughout the day. In the morning, guests can enjoy handcrafted coffee, espresso drinks and a…

Duke Energy demonstrates sea turtle-friendly lighting
The company collaborates with municipalities and businesses to replace standard white LED lights with amber LED fixtures.

Mita’s, a modern Mexican kitchen, debuts in Hyde Park
South Tampa has a new taco spot. Mita’s Cocina Moderna is now open at 301 W Platt Street in Hyde Park, bringing elevated takes on classic Mexican fare to the […]

Rome Health recognized for bariatric surgery
ROME —Rome Health Hospital is proud to be recognized by Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) with a Blue Distinction Center+ (BDC+) designation under the Blue Distinction Centers for Bariatric Surgery program.

Local farmers battle erratic weather as sweet corn season shifts
MARCY — Summers in Upstate New York are based around a series of simple pleasures. For many, one of those pleasures is enjoying the season’s first crop of locally grown sweet corn.
'Frustrated' | Fountain Square businesses grow tired of construction, losing business
Owners of restaurants and shops on Shelby Street say they're losing business due to construction that's gone on for seven months.

Systems over motivation: How daily habits drive lasting wellness
Omni Fitness owner Ryan Coleman emphasizes that lasting health is achieved through consistent systems like meal prep and data tracking rather than fleeting motivation.