Florida property owners facing homeowner insurance 'crisis,' lawmaker says
It is getting harder and more expensive for property owners to insure their homes here in Florida, especially if your house is over 20-years-old. One state lawmaker says if the issues in the industry are not fixed, we could see serious consequences.
It is getting harder and more expensive for property owners to insure their homes here in Florida, especially if your house is over 20-years-old. One state lawmaker says if the issues in the industry are not fixed, we could see serious consequences.
Democratic lawmakers want to suspend federal gas tax to combat rising prices
Several Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the rest of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. If passed, the bill would save drivers 18 cents a gallon. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to do the same with the state's gas tax.
Several Democratic senators are calling for suspending the federal gas tax for the rest of the year to help consumers struggling with rising fuel prices. If passed, the bill would save drivers 18 cents a gallon. In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he wants to do the same with the state's gas tax.
Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.
National Pizza Day 2022: Deals to take advantage of on the cheesiest day of the year
Take advantage of these deals restaurants are offering on National Pizza Day.
Take advantage of these deals restaurants are offering on National Pizza Day.
Hyundai, Kia recall: Owners of 485K vehicles told to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling nearly 485,000 vehicles in the U.S. because they can catch fire. Owners were told to park vehicles outside until repairs are made.
Florida drivers get hit with highest gas prices in nearly 8 years
Gasoline prices in Florida are continuing to jump and are at their highest level since July 2014 -- and the prices are expected to keep on increasing in the coming weeks.
Gasoline prices in Florida are continuing to jump and are at their highest level since July 2014 -- and the prices are expected to keep on increasing in the coming weeks.
‘Bold Adventure’: Pinellas realtor lists Gulfport home for NFT
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.
A Pinellas County realtor is selling a house as an NFT at auction next week, a first in the country.
FCC aims to block spam callers from leaving ‘ringless voicemails’ on your phone
A new plan from the FCC would require callers to get a person’s consent before leaving a direct message on their phone’s voicemail.
A new plan from the FCC would require callers to get a person’s consent before leaving a direct message on their phone’s voicemail.
Price of Amazon Prime memberships going up
Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.
Amazon announced Thursday that it would be boosting the price of its Prime membership for U.S. customers, citing rising costs as the reason behind the decision.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
US 19 overpasses mean businesses passed over by real estate boom
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
US Highway 19 was once notorious for stop-and-go traffic through parts of Pasco and Pinellas counties. Years ago, the state replaced traffic lights with overpasses, but now that’s causing a new problem. While real estate is booming elsewhere, it’s different for land and businesses passed over by overpasses.
Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
Kia recalls 410,000 vehicles over faulty airbags that may not deploy
Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can potentially stop the airbags from inflating in a crash.
Kia is recalling more than 410,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix a problem that can potentially stop the airbags from inflating in a crash.
Gas prices could reach its highest since 2014, experts say
Drivers, including those in Florida, are currently paying the average price of $3.35. The 2021 high of $3.36 per gallon was the most expensive daily price since September 2014.
Drivers, including those in Florida, are currently paying the average price of $3.35. The 2021 high of $3.36 per gallon was the most expensive daily price since September 2014.
Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.
Southwest Airlines may serve alcohol on board in spring
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Omicron disrupted plans to bring back the service in February
Florida woman sues David's Bridal over dozens of automated texts -- even though she never shopped there
A Bay Area woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store has bombarded her with dozens of text messages -- even though she's never shopped there.
A Bay Area woman has filed a class-action lawsuit against David's Bridal, claiming the store has bombarded her with dozens of text messages -- even though she's never shopped there.
Gas prices rising: When we could be paying $4 a gallon
Here in Florida, people are paying $3.22 on average right now.
Here in Florida, people are paying $3.22 on average right now.
New Peeps flavors introduced ahead of Easter holiday
New flavors of Peeps are coming to sweeten up your spring. The 2022 versions of the popular marshmallow treats include coffee-flavored chicks dipped in chocolate and oozing caramel.
New flavors of Peeps are coming to sweeten up your spring. The 2022 versions of the popular marshmallow treats include coffee-flavored chicks dipped in chocolate and oozing caramel.