Hurricane Ian recovery: Publix stores reopening across Florida
Publix stores across Florida closed earlier this week as Hurricane Ian neared landfall. Now locations that were in the storm's path are reopening throughout the state.
Florida Publix stores in Hurricane Ian's path set to close ahead of storm
With Hurricane Ian threatening Florida's Gulf Coast as a major category 3 storm, Publix stores in the storm's path are preparing to close early. Locations in affected counties in the Tampa Bay and southwest Florida areas are adjusting their hours, with some stores closing as soon as Tuesday afternoon.
'Where shopping is a pleasure': Publix celebrates 92 years
Publix, established in 1930 right in Polk County, Florida, officially turns 92.
Publix employee honored for bravery after saving man from burning car
Glenn Chancey was working an early morning shift at the Publix warehouse in Lakeland when he heard a loud crash. He immediately rushed to the scene of the accident, and found one of the vehicles on fire — with the unconscious driver trapped inside. He and another bystander managed to pull the victim from the burning car, saving the man's life.
Publix not offering COVID vaccines to children under 5
Publix says its pharmacies will not administer vaccines to children under the age of 5 at this time.
Publix to remove Russian vodka from shelves
The Lakeland-based supermarket chain, which has nearly 1,300 stores throughout the southeast, announced it is pulling all Russian-made vodka brands from its shelves to support the people of Ukraine.
Publix ends mask mandate for fully vaccinated employees
Publix employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will no longer be required to wear a face covering at work.
Discounted tickets for Florida Strawberry Festival on sale at Publix
You can save some money on tickets to this year's Florida Strawberry Festival.
‘Where turning 5 is a pleasure’: Lakeland boy celebrates birthday with Publix-themed party
A Lakeland family pulled out all the stops for their son's 5th birthday party. He loves Publix and no detail was left out for his Publix-themed party, which included creating a store inside their home with a kid-sized scale, aprons, debit cards, and shopping carts for the little ones.
Publix announces paid parental leave to employees
Eligible full-time and part-time workers at the Publix grocery store chain will be able to take off time during the first year of the birth or adoption of a child, starting in the new year.
Philanthropist, Publix Super Markets heiress Carol Jenkins Barnett dies at 65
Carol Jenkins Barnett, the daughter of Publix Super Markets founder George W. Jenkins, died Tuesday at the age of 65, the company confirmed. She had been diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's disease back in 2016.
Winn-Dixie joins Publix in limiting some Thanksgiving items due to supply chain issues
Both Publix and Winn-Dixie are putting limits on the number of items customers can buy ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday. While Publix is limiting customers to two each of some popular items like pie filling, gravy, and bacon, Winn-Dixie is limiting the number of turkeys to one per customer.
Citing supply-chain issues, Publix puts limits on some items
If you still need to do your Thanksgiving shopping, you may need to be flexible with your grocery list. Publix has placed a purchase limit on some popular holiday food items.
From bakery clerks to warehouse workers, Publix is hiring
Companies around the U.S. say they are struggling to deal with a shortage of workers, including one of the largest employers in the state. Lakeland-based Publix is looking to fill a wide variety of jobs.
'Confusingly similar': Publix sues company for trademark infringement over 'P' logo
Publix is suing a company called Pharmapacks over their circular 'P' logo, which the grocery chain calls "confusingly similar."
Kiosks offers tag renewals at some Publix supermarkets in Florida
Renewing your motor vehicle registration has gotten a little easier in some Florida counties thanks to kiosks at the local Publix supermarket.
Publix to hire 30,000 workers across 7 states by end of 2021
Publix plans to hire 30,000 workers across seven states by the end of 2021, with positions available in stores, distribution centers and manufacturing facilities.
Publix opens downtown, welcoming new Water Street residents
Tampa’s downtown Water Street Project has another new addition. A Publix Greenwise store opened Thursday morning.
3-year-old leukemia patient and Publix superfan surprised with his very own ‘Publix car'
3-year-old Reese, who was diagnosed with leukemia in December, would get so excited to go grocery shopping with his mom at Publix so he could drive the kids shopping cart car. He began asking to go every day -- and when a Publix employee in Florida found out, she got Reese his very own "Publix" car. She then drove eight hours up to Georgia to surprise the little boy at his home!
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.