Walmart Prioritizes Military Spouses
Walmart has a history of hiring veterans, now they’re extending that commitment to their spouses. More employees at Walmart will have a military connection.
The company is now giving hiring preference to military spouses.
It’s now the largest U.S. company to make such a commitment. This comes from the military spouse career connection, a new initiative by Walmart. It complements the 2013 veterans welcome home commitment.
There are more than 500,000 active-duty military spouses nationwide. Around 77% of them need or want work.
Walmart also has the Military Family Promise, which enables the ability to transfer locations when a spouse is transferred because of the military.
Pinellas Man Arrested for Shooting Father
A Pinellas man has been charged with murder after he called 911 and told the operator that he shot his father.
Evan Costello told a 911 operator that his dog became sick earlier in the evening after eating one of his dad’s pills. “I don’t know, I just got upset, we were arguing,” Costello said when he called 911.
When paramedics arrived at the Tarpon Springs home, they found Costello’s father, James Costello, dead. According to police, the shooting is being investigated as a domestic homicide.
Allegiant Offers New Stops to Sarasota
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Great news for Florida travelers: Allegiant Air announced nine new non-stop routes to Sarasota starting next year.
In a news release, Allegiant said they want to make the area more accessible to other regions. “Sarasota offers world-renowned beaches, museums, and dining, and we’re so excited to bring even more visitors to this amazing city,” said Drew Wells, Vice President of Planning and Revenue.
Here are the destinations and start dates:
1. Asheville, North Carolina – starting Feb. 22
2. Baltimore, Maryland – starting Feb. 22
3. Syracuse, New York – starting April 3
4. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – starting April 3
5. Columbus, Ohio – starting April 4
6. Richmond, Virginia – starting April 4
7. Cleveland, Ohio – starting April 4
8. Nashville, Tennessee – starting April 5
9. Grand Rapids, Michigan – starting April 5
Coldwell Banker Brings New Program to Tampa Bay Area
Coldwell Banker is teaming up with Home Partners of America to make selling homes easier.
Sales agents will be able to offer cash to their clients in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. This applies to homes valued at $450,000 or less.
Sellers can close in as few as fifteen days. The program is designed for sellers who want to avoid the uncertainty of real estate transactions.
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