Jennifer Torres

Dec 9, 2024 | gulflive.com | Jennifer Torres

It appears that big changes are brewing for the iconic brand that helped define convenience (and coffee to go). Once a reliable cornerstone of American neighborhoods, with 13,000 stores strategically placed within two miles of 51% of the population — 7-Eleven now finds itself at a crossroads.

Dec 6, 2024 | gulflive.com | Jennifer Torres

On the popular podcast “Morbid,” co-hosts Alaina Urquhart and Ashleigh Kelley regularly delve into a mix of creepy cases involving true crime, strange history and eerie tales.

Dec 5, 2024 | gulflive.com | Jennifer Torres

For weary road warriors, there’s nothing quite like the simple joy of a diner — where coffee flows, pancakes are golden — and every meal comes with a side of nostalgia. But roadside diners are more than just pit stops — they’re time capsules of American culinary tradition, where the hum of conversation and the clatter of dishes set the stage for a good meal. Highways across the South are dotted with diners serving up a heaping dash of Southern hospitality.

Dec 4, 2024 | gulflive.com | Jennifer Torres

Get ready Tampa Bay — because this week more than a dozen Hooters Girls are coming to town to personally autograph your 2025 Hooters calendar — including this year’s Florida cover girl, Kiana Mahabir from Odessa. For more than 40 years, Hooters has been known for its spicy chicken wings, cold beer, strategically placed owls — and of course — its iconic Hooters Girls.

Dec 3, 2024 | gulflive.com | Jennifer Torres

In the game of love, location can be just as important as chemistry — and if you’re single in Florida, where you live might just be the deciding factor between love and loneliness. After comparing 182 U.S. metros across 35 indicators of what the researchers call “dating friendliness,” a new report from WalletHub ranks two Florida cities at opposite ends of the spectrum, with Tampa named as one the best cities for singles in 2025 — and Port St. Lucie listed among the worst.