Discount grocer Aldi plans to add 800 stores across the U.S. in a five-year expansion plan as it looks to capitalize on cost-conscious Americans feeling the pinch at grocery stores.

With Thanksgiving on Thursday, many stores throughout Central Florida are expected to remain closed in observance of the holiday.

Discount grocer Aldi said Wednesday it's acquiring 400 Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in the Southern U.S. Under a proposed merger agreement, Aldi will acquire all outstanding shares of Jacksonville, Florida-based Southeastern Grocers Inc., the parent company of Winn-Dixie and Harveys.

German grocery giant Aldi has agreed to purchase Florida-based supermarket chain Winn-Dixie, according to an announcement Wednesday from Southeastern Grocers, the latter’s parent company.

Whether it’s a day at the pool with the kids, friends or family, it’s always smart to be prepared when everyone works up an appetite.

Tis' the season for Advent calendars.

The Dutch agriculture minister has unexpectedly resigned following a tumultuous summer of protests by farmers over pollution regulations.

The leader of the Netherlands’ top agricultural lobby group says a first round of talks with a delegation led by Prime Minister Mark Rutte about the government’s nitrogen emissions reduction goals delivered “too little” for thousands of farmers living in uncertainty.

These customers shopping for groceries probably thought they were dreaming, but they really did get to walk out of a new Aldi with everything in the shopping cart paid for.

A new Aldi supermarket is set to open in Orlando, replacing a Lucky's Market that closed more than two years prior.

Alex White thought he was watching a huge worm writhing in plastic-wrapped lettuce he’d just brought home from the supermarket — until a snake tongue flicked.

OCOEE, Fla. – The Ocoee Police Department is asking the public for tips about a deadly shooting outside an Aldi on Colonial Drive. Ocoee Police released photos of the shooting victims (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Prior to the shooting, the victims were last seen in the Ocala area near exit 358 along Interstate 75, according to police. “Today we are seeking not only the community’s help here in the Ocoee area, and the surrounding Orlando area, but we were also speaking to Marion County and to the city of Ocala and the Ocala area,” Nylander said. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Ocoee Police Department at 407-905-3160 or Crimeline at 800-423-8477.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Discount supermarket chain Aldi has joined the growing list of companies paying workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Company officials say hourly workers will get up to four hours of paid time off to receive the vaccine. Employees will get two hours of pay for each dose they receive. The company says it will also cover the cost to administer the vaccine. Dollar General, Trader Joe’s and Instacart have also announced similar incentives.

OCOEE, Fla. – Three men were found shot inside a car in an ALDI parking lot Saturday morning, Ocoee officials say. According to authorities, the shooting occurred around 3:39 a.m. at 9250 W. Colonial Dr.Ocoee police responded to the call, finding one man dead, and two others shot, inside a four-door silver Nissan Altima that had crashed into a wall. The third person shot, Kens Fregiste, 19, remained in critical condition at a hospital. Lt. Mireya Iannuzzi admitted the investigation frustrated detectives, as they continue to figure out why this happened and who is responsible for it. Anyone with information pertaining to the case is asked to contact the Ocoee Police Department by calling 407-905-3160 or Crimeline.

It’s not guaranteed that the store listed below will have these advent calendars in stock, so just note that you may want to call ahead to ensure your local Costco has the products we’re referencing. This advent calendar is perfect for anyone who loves to watch the movie during Halloween or Christmas. Trader Joe’sNot only does Trader Joe’s have advent calendars for your pup, but also for the kitty cat in your life. AldiAldi is the KING of advent calendars. The month of December is already pretty magical with the holiday spirit in the air, but these adult advent calendars just make it even better.

Advent calendars are no longer just for kids, and Aldi makes sure of it. The German-based grocery store chain has a line of adult Advent calendars featuring booze, cheese and more, and the date they go on sale has been set. The beer and wine calendars are usually a crowd favorite, and the hard seltzer likely will be, too. On 11/4, ALDI advent calendars return with more than ever before! The mini cheese Advent calendar is priced at $14.99 for 24 pieces of cheese, such as Gouda, havarti and cheddar.

Tainted peaches could be the cause of a salmonella outbreak in nine states. More than 60 people were sickened from the bad fruit. The bagged peaches were reportedly sold under the Wawona brand name at Aldi stores in 16 states starting in June. The grocery store chain has recalled the peaches in the states affected. The FDA is urging anyone who bought the peaches to throw them out.