Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Gas prices average over $4 in all 50 states for 1st time ever
For the first time in history, the average price for a gallon of gas has passed $4 in all 50 states. In Georgia, the price has jumped to around $4.12 a gallon.
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
Diesel prices putting truckers out of business, impacting store shelves
The price of gasoline is soaring, and diesel fuel is climbing right along with it. Florida has one of the highest diesel prices in the nation with an average of $5.63 a gallon. These prices are having a massive domino effect starting with America’s backbone, truckers.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
Florida gas prices break another record, hit new all-time high
Gas prices in Florida have once again hit a new all-time high, breaking the record set just 24 hours earlier. The average price jumped 7 cents overnight to $4.47 a gallon — and up nearly 50 cents from last month.
Abbott says it will be at least two months before baby formula from shuttered plant hits shelves
The baby formula shortage continues to get worse.
Humane Society cites housing crisis as donations drop, pet surrenders increase
Leaders at the Humane Society of Tampa Bay are sounding the alarm about an influx of surrendered pets. They say many pet owners report being unable to care for their animals due to losing their apartments as rent prices skyrocket.
Florida gas prices hit new all-time record high
Gas prices in Florida have soared to an all-time high of $4.40 a gallon – an 8-cent jump from just yesterday.
Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates
The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.
Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula
Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.
Robocalls have increased by millions in recent months
Robocalls jumped by over 600 million from February to March, YouMail tracker found
What is a recession, and should Americans be worried?
Recessions are notoriously hard to predict – but here's what to know about them
AriZona iced tea keeps 99-cent can price despite surging inflation; Co-founder says consumers deserve a break
The chairman and co-founder of AriZona Beverages says he has "no intention" of raising prices even with inflation accelerating to four-decade highs. "Consumers deserve a break."
'Feed the economy': SeaPort Manatee becomes fastest growing container port in Florida
As the closest port to the Panama Canal, cargo containers bring in fresh fruits and vegetables, appliances and lumber and fuel. In 2021, SeaPort Manatee brought in a record 10.5 million tons of cargo.
Inflation woes: These price increases are hitting Americans the hardest
The highest level of inflation in over 40 years is hitting Americans hardest in areas where it’s difficult to make cuts.
How the war in Ukraine could send brewery prices soaring
The Russian-Ukrainian war sent prices soaring for wheat, barley and other grains produced in the region. That could soon trickle down to the beer being poured and canned at Bay Area breweries.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in past year, highest since 1981
U.S. inflation soared 8.5% over the past 12 months, the biggest spike since December 1981.
Florida's citrus forecast on track for lowest yield since WWII
Florida's struggling citrus industry continues to see a decline in the crop for the current growing season, with the harvest on track for the lowest yield since before World War II.
Parents face ongoing baby formula shortage issues following February recalls
Experts say production is starting to ramp up and there should be more supply of baby formula later this spring. In the meantime, advocates are urging mothers who have the ability to donate breast milk to do it at this time.