October 6, 2025 - Tampa Bay Business & Wealth

OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”

A smartphone screen displays OpenAI’s ChatGPT interface with an article titled “Improved Shopping Results from ChatGPT Search.”

OpenAI’s ChatGPT adds instant checkout for online shopping

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is blurring the line between conversation and online shopping — and Tampa Bay business leaders...

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO Nicci Bucher, newly appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, stands outside a YMCA facility, smiling confidently. The YMCA logo is displayed beside her.

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg names new CEO

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Nicci Bucher has been appointed CEO of the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg, bringing more than 20...

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as he prepares comeback A view of downtown Tampa, Florida, with the Hillsborough River in the foreground and high-rise office buildings along the waterfront. Inset is a portrait of former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wearing a navy suit and blue striped tie, smiling outdoors.

A view of downtown Tampa, Florida, with the Hillsborough River in the foreground and high-rise office buildings along the waterfront. Inset is a portrait of former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn wearing a navy suit and blue striped tie, smiling outdoors.

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as he prepares comeback

Chuck Merlis October 6, 2025

Former Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn’s PAC tops $1 million as a 2027 Tampa mayoral bid looms.

St. Petersburg approves $976M budget prioritizing resilience and equity Downtown St. Petersburg skyline at sunset reflecting over the waterfront, showcasing high-rise buildings, palm trees, and construction cranes against a pink and purple sky.