Business
The latest reporting from The Miami Metropolis.
Owner of grooming company reacts to video of employee kicking dog
The owner of a dog grooming company says he’s received death threats since one of his employees was caught on camera kicking…
AT&T workers in Southeast strike over contract negotiations
More than 17,000 AT&T workers in nine states across the Southeast are on strike after accusing the company of unfair labor practices…
Starbucks replaces CEO with head of Chipotle amid sales struggles
Starbucks announced Tuesday that it will replace its CEO with the head of Chipotle, Brian Niccol, to lead the coffeeshop chain, as…
Crook steals Sunrise businesses’ boat, demands money for its return
A U-Haul truck was used to steal a boat in Sunrise, but it’s what happened afterwards that really shocked the victim.
Man arrested after breaking into 2 business for pre-rolls worth $8K
Tempered glass, dozens of cameras and several locked doors did little to stop a man from stealing $8,000 worth of pre-rolls.
South Florida businesses and agencies impacted by Microsoft outage caused by CrowdStrike glitch
Boeing agrees to felony plea deal over two Max 8 crashes
Boeing agreed to a felony guilty plea involving two Max 8 crashes that killed 346 people overseas. The company will pay another…
19-year-old Florida stripper sues over new age requirement
A 19-year-old and the club where she worked as a stripper have sued Florida’s attorney general and two local prosecutors to stop…
South Florida catering business found with live rodent, roaches
Live rodent, worms, and roaches were found inside a South Florida establishment.
South Florida business targeted by Google extortion scam
The owner of a small South Florida business says he’s been hit by a Google extortion scam involving fake negative reviews.
South Florida driver claims State Farm not honoring insurance policy
A South Florida driver is one of many learning the hard way that just because you pay for full car insurance coverage,…
Identity theft thieves are stealing people’s homes right out from under them
Adam Coughran, CEO of Safe Kids Inc., said there are some things you can do to protect yourself.
Florida insurance crisis: CFO slams Farmers as ‘woke’ as it pulls out of state
The fallout continues after another major insurance company chose to pull out of Florida’s ailing property insurance market.
Bed Bath & Beyond to remain as online store after Overstock.com buyout
Bed & Bath & Beyond will live on, online at least, after Overstock.com acquired the bankrupt retail chain’s intellectual property assets for…
Woman accidentally slams her car into Florida business
Surveillance cameras were rolling when a woman accidentally slams into Florida business
Immigration bill moving in Florida legislature
Immigration bill moving in the Florida Legislature would require businesses to use E-Verify System.
Second wave of Disney layoffs coming this week
Several thousand workers across the company will be getting pink slips.
Pembroke Park shooting leaves man hospitalized, laundromat covered in bullet holes
Gunfire erupted outside a coin laundry business in Pembroke Park, leaving the building riddled with bullet holes.
TikTok CEO faces intense questioning from House committee amid growing calls for ban
Chelsea Jones reports on Congress is calling for a nationwide ban of Tik Tok, but some businesses right here in South Florida…
Frozen fruit recall activates after contamination
The Scenic Fruit Company issued a recall on frozen fruit over a “hepatitis A” contamination.
Insurance company gives homeowner ultimatum to remove vines
Diego Caiola’s vines have landed him in a tangled mess with his homeowners insurance company, Citizens Insurance.
CEO of Bitcoin America faces several criminal charges
Sonny Meraban is accused of corruption, conspiracy, money laundering, and several other crimes.
New Marlins president of business operations lays out vision for future
Microsoft To Lay Off 10,000 Workers
Microsoft is cutting 10,000 workers over the next eight months, the software giant said in a securities filing Wednesday.The company said the…
Former McDonald’s CEO Charged With Lying To Investors
“Substantial Doubt” That Bed Bath & Beyond Can Stay In Business
The retailer said that there is “substantial doubt about the company’s ability to continue” because of its deepening financial turmoil. In a…
Post Christmas shoppers looking to take advantage of after holiday sales
A National Retail Federation survey found that 70 percent of consumers plan to shop.
Wig store owners distraught after multiple robberies
A South Florida wig store has been robbed numerous times, with thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise stolen from the family business.
Black Friday shoppers out looking for deals
Nicole Lauren reports Black Friday will be in full swing today, according to the National Retail Federation, with more than 115 million…
Cryptocurrency Exchange FTX Owes $3 Billion To Creditors, According To Bankruptcy Filing
FTX Trading owes its creditors at least $3.1 billion, according to court documents filed by the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
Meta, Parent Company Of Facebook, To Lay Off 11,000 Workers
Meta, the parent company for Facebook and Instagram, has announced it is laying off about 13% of its workforce.
South Florida pool company operator ordered by state regulators to forfeit his license
According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, nearly 40 cases against Sunshine Pools and Contracting Group, Inc. were presented…
What’s Next For Twitter Now That Elon Musk Is In Charge?
Elon Musk, who has changed his Twitter handle to “chief Twit,” late Thursday proclaimed that “the bird is freed” as he took…
South Florida Homeowners And Business Rocked By Rising Property Taxes
The rise in housing costs in South Florida is translating to higher taxes. CBS4’s Joan Murray shows how locals can fight back.
Hard Rock spends $100 million to raise pay for non-tipped US staff
Hard Rock International, the global gambling and hospitality company, is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to 10,000 non-tipped workers,…
Credit Card Companies To Add New Tracking Measures To Gun Purchases
US credit card giants said they will implement a new merchant category code for the nation’s gun retailers, which gun control activists…
Will week-long session help fix insurance crisis? Legislators are trying
Florida legislators are considering giving $2 billion in public funds to private insurance companies to set up a reinsurance fund and a…
Thieves are caught on camera stealing a dance company’s van
Surveillance video shows the moment the thieves broke into the van in front of the Dancer’s Gallery along Flamingo Road on Sunday
Elderly Driver Accidently Drives Into Storefront Of Margate Business
A tow truck could be seen pulling a white car out of the Majestic Kitchens and Baths store.
Fitbit Recalls 1.7M Smartwatches For Burn Risk
Fitbit fanatics need to know the company is is recalling 1.7 million smartwatches due to a potential burn hazard, the Consumer Product…
Brightline train crash splits car in half in Lake Worth Beach
Brightline’s high-speed route continues to be deadly. The privately-owned railroad company released a video hours after a camera on a high-speed train…
Some Businesses Shortening Hours Due To Employees Coming Down With COVID
Publix Supermarkets To Start Offering Paid Parental Leave
Publix supermarkets will start offering paid parental leave to employees who are new parents, company officials announced Wednesday.
Driver loses control of vehicle and slams into Las Olas business
Bill closer to becoming law in Florida: Business can’t mandate COVID-19 vaccines
The Florida House on Wednesday passed four bills that prevents businesses from requiring employees to have a COVID-19 vaccine.
Two brothers start company with goal of restoring Florida’s lost mangroves
For over 100 years as South Florida’s coastline was developed, acres upon acres of mangroves were destroyed in the process.
Florida special legislative session aims to stop feds COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Florida’s Republican-controlled House moved forward on Tuesday with measures to prevent the federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate on businesses with more than 100…
Regeneron’s Antibody Drug Helps Prevent COVID-19 For Up To 8 Months, Company Trial Results Show
A single dose of the COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy Regeneron, reduced the risk of contracting the virus by 81.6% for up to…
