What’s open and closed on Memorial Day in South Florida

Video above: The latest news and weather headlinesMemorial Day is observed on Monday, May 26, 2025, and some businesses will have adjusted operating hours.StoresCostco will be closed.BJ's Wholesale Club will be open.Sam's Club open 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. …

Cucumbers sold at Kroger, Walmart, more recalled: Check list 

Major grocery stores are recalling cucumbers and cucumber products in the wake of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 26 people across 15 states. Cucumbers grown by Florida-based Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce Sales were linked …

Memorial Day closures across Southwest Florida

As communities across Southwest Florida prepare to observe Memorial Day on Monday, local governments and agencies have announced a series of closures that will affect public services and facilities. What’s closed: Government Offices Public Services …

'I moved from Florida to the UK and there's one color everywhere'

An American woman was taken aback by the lush greenery of England after moving from Florida to London. Melissa Mendez, who has been documenting her transatlantic journey on TikTok, expressed her surprise at the stark contrast between the landscapes of the …

Walmart may fire 1,500 after what Trump told them

US retail giant Walmart is planning to cut around 1,500 corporate jobs as part of a restructuring effort to simplify its operations, adding to the latest list of companies announcing layoffs, reported news agency Reuters. This is a part of a restructure …

Walmart buys 1M-square-foot distribution center in Utah

Walmart bought a more than 1 million-square-foot distribution center in Salt Lake City, a company spokesperson confirmed in an email to Supply Chain Dive. The retail giant leased the property for several years prior to the sale, the spokesperson said. …

New Walmart boycott starts up again for Florida shoppers

New Walmart boycott starts up again for Florida shoppers

The People's Union USA is organizing a weeklong boycott of Walmart from May 20-26. The boycott targets Walmart's retail stores, online platforms, Sam's Club, and private label brands. The People's Union USA cites "corporate greed,…

43 Memorial Day Deals To Grab Immediately Before They Sell Out

Take advantage of these savings while you can! We finally made it to Memorial Day weekend — and we gotta say, the deals are huge. Between tariffs, inflation and otherworldly happenings, saving money anywhere we can is a priority for us all. So hey, whether …

Letters to the editor for Sunday, May 25, 2025

Readers share their opinions on various topics, including President Biden's mental capacity and the potential cover-up of his health condition. Concerns are raised about the location of a new high school in Lee County and the unexplained absence of a …