St. Petersburg, Fla. – September 19, 2026 -- Squaremouth, a travel insurance comparison platform, has expanded its partnership with Trawick International Travel Insurance, adding two new plans to its marketplace for U.S. residents in all states.

St. Petersburg – September 18, 2026 -- AI use for trip planning has surged over the past year, but travelers remain wary of letting algorithms make actual decisions, according to new survey data from travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth.

AI adoption for trip planning has more than doubled since last year

The share of travelers who said they never use AI to plan trips fell from 63.1% last year to 27.6% this year. Nearly one in five travelers, 18.7%, now say they use AI to help plan every trip they take.

St. Petersburg – September 17, 2026 -- Webull will give eligible customers access to CME Group's E-nano S&P 500 and E-nano Nasdaq-100 futures starting in mid-September, adding contracts sized at one-tenth of the platform's existing CME Micro E-mini futures.

Central Florida – September 17, 2026 -- As hurricane season peaks and National Preparedness Month draws attention to household safety, Frank Gay Services is urging Central Florida homeowners to inspect plumbing, electrical and air-conditioning systems before storm damage or summer wear causes bigger problems.

Largo, Fla. – September 15, 2026 -- Largo residents now have clearer guidance on how to dispose of used batteries safely, according to an article published by HelloNation detailing local drop-off points and handling rules.

Battery chemistry, not size, determines the correct bin

Pinellas County's 2026 Recycle Guide allows batteries labeled alkaline to go in household trash, but no batteries belong in mixed recycling bins. Rechargeable batteries, lithium batteries, and some button batteries require separate collection instead.

St. Petersburg – September 13, 2026 -- Summer heatwaves have driven water levels on some of Europe's most popular rivers so low that cruise lines are altering or canceling itineraries, and travel insurance marketplace Squaremouth warns that most policies won't reimburse travelers for it.

St. Petersburg – September 13, 2026 -- Amped Fitness named Joel "J.D." Valdez the $10,000 Grand Prize winner of its first Amped Summer Creator Challenge, a three-month contest that drew more than 2,000 creators competing for a $25,000 total prize pool.

Chicago – September 11, 2026 -- GO Airport Shuttle has added Tampa International Airport (TPA) to its worldwide network, giving travelers a new upfront-priced ground transportation option with no surge pricing.

The service now covers all of Tampa, plus St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and surrounding communities. Because rides are booked in advance, passengers avoid the uncertainty of finding transportation during peak travel periods.