Business•2h•1 min readAlaska Airlines to lay off about 200 employees, citing 'challenging operating environment'The employees' last day is expected to be Nov. 13, Alaska Airlines confirmed.Katherine LangfordContinue reading
Business•8hPaycheck into purpose: The Arc Jacksonville aims to create job opportunities for people with IDDsA local nonprofit is shining a light on a workforce gap that affects millions of Americans — and one Jacksonville woman is helping close it, one load of laundry at a time.The Arc Jacksonville is among the organizations leading the charge in creating employment opportunities for people with...Read story →
Business•12hGeorgia-Florida game in Atlanta this weekend | What to knowOn Saturday, Downtown Atlanta gets a little firsthand taste of the Cocktail Party.Read story →
Business•13hOnce Upon a Farm recalls bars over potentially fatal choking hazard for toddlersOnce Upon a Farm is recalling its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars due to potential choking hazard for toddlers.Read story →
Business•22hSupplement sold at Whole Foods and Amazon recalled over salmonella concernsAshwagandha capsules sold under the 365 Whole Foods Market brand have been recalled because they could be contaminated with salmonella.Read story →
Business•YesterdayAstros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with CardinalsThe Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday.Flores replaces Dana Brown, who was let go in August with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Astros also need to hire a manager this offseason — Joe Espada's contract was not renewed...Read story →
Business•YesterdayGround cinnamon recalled in 14 states over possible lead contaminationWise Wife ground cinnamon sold in 14 states was recalled after state testing found the spice may contain elevated levels of lead.Read story →
Business•YesterdayNikita Kucherov tells Lightning he won't re-sign and asks for a trade, AP source saysReigning NHL MVP Nikita Kucherov informed the Tampa Bay Lightning he is not re-signing with the team and has asked for a trade, according to a person with knowledge of the situation.The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Friday because talks are considered private. A...Read story →
Business•YesterdayJacksonville Zoo’s Botanical Gardens are part of the attraction — and the work never stopsAt the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens, the gardens aren’t just a backdrop for the animals. They’re part of the experience — and a year-round effort by a team of horticulturists.“We’ve always been the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, but we rebranded last year the Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical...Read story →
