3+ week, 3+ day ago (309+ words) (InvestigateTV) " While some of us would love to become a rich, overnight TikTok sensation, the reality is that very few are successful enough to quit their day job.. Kim Palmer with NerdWallet said it really all comes down to building an audience, which means creators need to have a significant number of viewers who also share, like, or engage with their content. Once an account has more than 10,000 followers and at least 100,000 video views in the last 30 days, it becomes eligible for the TikTok Creator Rewards Program, which pays for successful videos. "So, the number one way is to actually use your platform on TikTok to sell your own products and services. So, if you have a business, TikTok is essentially a free way of finding new customers, reaching a new audience," Palmer said. "So, that's a popular method, but…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (249+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our Hot Topic today -- Manatee County Commissions could be deciding Tuesday if a curfew will be imposed on teenagers 16 and younger. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our Hot Topic today -- Manatee County Commissions could be deciding Tuesday if a curfew will be imposed on teenagers 16 and younger. Bayshore High football coach charged with soliciting sex with student Trump calls reporter "piggy" when she asks about Epstein emails Bomb squad called to Sarasota school after student brings suspicious backpack Manatee County considering curfew for teens under 17 Champions crowned as the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Sandsculpting Festival comes to an end Narcotics and weapons seized within 1,000 feet of Tampa middle school WWSB ABC7 Suncoast View - 11-18 - Apollonia Mediterranean Grill WWSB ABC7 Suncoast View - VOD - 'Lucky Stiff' kicks off at Florida Studio Theater SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Our Hot Topic today -- Manatee County Commissions could be…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (361+ words) WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Small Business Saturday 2025, the support of buyers is more critical than ever as many are still reeling from a year full of high operating costs and concerned consumers. As the mad dash of holiday shopping picks up steam, the only thing on many small businesses" wish lists is to be prepared for whatever comes next. William Stern has seen the mindset of business owners firsthand. His company, Cardiff, specializes in small business lending, working with thousands of small businesses across the U.S. He says owners have taken a more conservative approach this year following a series of challenges that left things uncertain. "Small business funding has reached a fever pitch," Stern said, citing both "defensive" funding as businesses keep dry powder on hand, and "offensive" funding focused on growth and expansion. "I think with tariffs and inflation and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago (215+ words) Seven legends of the sports world were honored on Wednesday night in Bradenton at the 2025 Florida Sports Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony ... BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Legends of various avenues of the sporting world flocked to Manatee County on Wednesday night to celebrate the Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2025 enshrinement. Seven very deserving inductees were honored at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, spanning the worlds of football, softball, baseball, and motocross. - Trey Burton, Florida Gators, various NFL teams, Venice Indians Fox Sports" Pam Oliver, a class of 2022 inductee, served as host for the evening. The event was held in Bradenton for the first time, and it was also the first event held in the newly renovated Bradenton Area Convention Center. Bayshore High football coach charged with soliciting sex with student Bridget Ziegler elected chair of Sarasota County School Board I-75 crawling over…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (360+ words) BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - This week's ABC7 Athlete of the Week is Braden River High School's Jared Stancil. He's a student athlete and adaptive golfer for the Pirates. This season is in its final stages, but Jared couldn't be happier about how his season gone. He's been the program's number one golfer during 2025. He says he couldn't do much of this without the support of his teammates. "I just love playing with my teammates," Jared said. I'm the number one seed on the team, and I am so impressed with how many accomplishments I've had." The golf course is the place that Jared truly considers his happy place, with someone he loves very much. "It's terrific man. This nice, bright sun, I love it. I just love golfing with my dad. He opens up a world to me." Jared was born with…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (763+ words) PHOENIX (InvestigateTV) " Two Phoenix women took a cruise over Christmas and New Year's and paid for the trip months in advance. Once they got on board, they were told a big part of the trip hadn't been paid for. Faye Harris and her cousin Dawn love to travel. Going on cruises is their favorite way to see the world. "We get to go to different places," Faye said, "without a lot of stress to go there. We don't have a lot of unpacking and finding a hotel and getting around." They decided to book something special for the holidays: A two-week trip through the Caribbean, stopping in places like Panama, Aruba, and Jamaica. They paid for the Norwegian Cruise Lines trip in full when they booked, including a drinks package and two special restaurant meals on board. "So we went…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) (CNN) - For those watching their spending this holiday season, discount grocer Lidl is offering a Thanksgiving dinner bundle for under $36. The grocery chain says its Thanksgiving dinner bundle will feed 10 people for under $36 before taxes. That's less than $3.60 per person and nearly $10 less than last year's bundle. The bundle includes a 14-pound turkey " at 25 cents per pound " and 20 other Thanksgiving staples, including russet potatoes, pie crust dough, cranberry sauce and Hawaiian sweet rolls. Shoppers build their bundle, choosing all the items they want separately. "With grocery prices continuing to be a challenge for families, we understand how vital great value is this holiday season," said Joel Rampoldt, Lidl US CEO, in a press release. "We hope our bundle helps bring people together this year to enjoy a holiday feast that's as delicious as it is affordable." The deal runs from…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (84+ words) SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) " The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting a motor vehicle accident at Exit 10 on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Two left lanes are currently ... SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) " The Florida Department of Transportation is reporting a motor vehicle accident at Exit 10 on Interstate 75 near Fruitville Road in Sarasota. Car found submerged in Philippi Creek Two left lanes are currently blocked. Drivers can expect delays until further notice. WWSB will update this story when new information becomes available....

3+ week, 4+ day ago (325+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (InvestigateTV) " The details in the obituaries were vague, and some were totally wrong. Brett Tinch found himself correcting lies about the life of his son, Noah. "I started seeing these posts, obituaries, and none of the information was accurate. The middle name was wrong," explained Tinch. "There's one out there that says he's 32 years old." The rising UK sophomore was actually one day away from his 19th birthday. He was in Colorado with his mother. The family says he was helping grandparents clean out a property they had just sold, and he was doing what he loved, fly fishing. "They believe that he had gotten a fly stuck on a rock and he had bent down to pick it up, he hit his head and lost consciousness, and drowned," said Tinch. The father of two wasn't planning on sharing…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (281+ words) TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB) - Here at ABC7, one of our core initiatives is fighting hunger and food insecurity in the Suncoast community. We do this through partnering with organizations such as All Faith's Food Bank and Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee. Another local organization, the Mosaic Company is doing this too. We first told you about a partnership they had with the Tampa Bay Rays called "Runs for Food.' Now, they are partnering with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to "Tackle Hunger' all in efforts to combat food insecurity in the Tampa Bay region and Suncoast communities. "A lot of our partnerships in the region really try to combat food insecurity," Sarah Fedorchuk, the Vice President of Government and Public Affairs at the Mosaic Company, said. "Whether that's elementary school kids, whether it's with the elderly and homebound, with Meals on Wheels....