Florida gas prices continue to fall, hit lowest average price since February: AAA
Drivers in the Sunshine State are now paying an average of $3.42 a gallon — the lowest daily average price since Feb. 1, according to AAA.
Drivers in the Sunshine State are now paying an average of $3.42 a gallon — the lowest daily average price since Feb. 1, according to AAA.
13.5 million Americans struggled with rising food costs in 2021, new report finds
A new report on food insecurity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found about 13.5 million Americans struggled to put food on the table in 2021.
A new report on food insecurity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture found about 13.5 million Americans struggled to put food on the table in 2021.
Tentative railway labor deal reached, averting strike, Biden says
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
The tentative railway labor agreement averted a nationwide strike that could have been devastating to the economy.
Amtrak cancels routes to Florida, other major cities amid possible labor strike
Amtrak has announced the cancelation of all long distance trains throughout the U.S., including its Silver Star route that makes several Florida stops.
Amtrak has announced the cancelation of all long distance trains throughout the U.S., including its Silver Star route that makes several Florida stops.
Florida power companies ask for increase on electric bills
Florida power companies have asked the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve double-digit percent increases for their customers in 2023.
Florida power companies have asked the state's Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve double-digit percent increases for their customers in 2023.
Dow falls 1,250 as inflation maintains grip on US economy
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Many of the data points within the inflation report were worse than economists expected, including some the Fed pays particular attention to, such as inflation outside of food and energy pri
Florida's minimum wage set to increase to $11
Minimum wage workers in Florida will soon get another pay boost as inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30.
Minimum wage workers in Florida will soon get another pay boost as inflation remains a heavy burden for American households. In the second increase under a 2020 constitutional amendment, Florida’s minimum wage will go to $11 an hour on Sept. 30.
Hard Rock spends $100M to raise wages for half of its U.S. workforce
Hard Rock says it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to half of its workforce, including about 1,500 at its hotel and casino in Tampa. The raises include an immediate increase to a minimum starting salary of $18 to $21 an hour, and are meant to help employees deal with record inflation.
Hard Rock says it is spending over $100 million to give significant raises to half of its workforce, including about 1,500 at its hotel and casino in Tampa. The raises include an immediate increase to a minimum starting salary of $18 to $21 an hour, and are meant to help employees deal with record inflation.
Inflation falls for 2nd consecutive month on lower gas prices
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Inflation has driven up the costs of families’ grocery bills, rents, and utility costs, placing hardships on households and increasing gloom about the economy despite job growth and low unemployment.
Massive rail strike could mean more supply chain issues
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
A possible worker strike would threaten the U.S. economy with an estimated cost of $2 billion per day.
Winter Haven truck driving school works to recruit more women as driver shortage continues
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven is making a special effort to recruit and train women because of a severe truck driver shortage.
Dunedin restaurant group introduces commission-based pay structure with minimum wage hike coming
Florida's minimum wage increase is forcing the service industry to re-think its pay structure, especially for servers and bartenders.
Florida's minimum wage increase is forcing the service industry to re-think its pay structure, especially for servers and bartenders.
These are the best and worst places to retire, WalletHub says
The 2022 rankings were based on affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare.
The 2022 rankings were based on affordability, activities, quality of life and healthcare.
This is why Florida electric bills are likely to increase in 2023
Florida residents and businesses likely will get hit with higher electric bills in 2023 as utilities continue to struggle with increased costs of natural gas.
Florida residents and businesses likely will get hit with higher electric bills in 2023 as utilities continue to struggle with increased costs of natural gas.
Michaels hiring 15K holiday employees ahead of busy retail season
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Michaels says it's giving holiday hires more earning potential.
Gas prices may continue to decline, experts say
After gas prices hit almost $4.90 in Florida on June 13, AAA said they have declined to an average of $3.52 a gallon, and may not stop there.
After gas prices hit almost $4.90 in Florida on June 13, AAA said they have declined to an average of $3.52 a gallon, and may not stop there.
Florida's Largest Home Show helps potential home-sellers stand out in competitive market
Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Florida's Largest Home Show wrapped up Monday following a weekend in which dozens of vendors packed into the Expo Hall at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The event was also a chance for potential home-sellers to figure out how to make their properties stand out in an increasingly competitive market.
Sam's Club raising annual membership fee for first time in 9 years
Starting Oct. 17, the annual membership fee will be $50 for Club members and $110 for Plus members, up from $45 and $100, respectively. The move marks the first hike for its Club membership in nine years and the first Plus membership increase since its introduction in 1999.
Starting Oct. 17, the annual membership fee will be $50 for Club members and $110 for Plus members, up from $45 and $100, respectively. The move marks the first hike for its Club membership in nine years and the first Plus membership increase since its introduction in 1999.
Florida gas prices rise for first time in over 2 months, AAA says
Gasoline prices in Florida have risen for the first time in 10 weeks, with the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded increasing by 8 cents during the past week.
Gasoline prices in Florida have risen for the first time in 10 weeks, with the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded increasing by 8 cents during the past week.
Consumer prices rise to 6.3% in July as inflation begins to ease a bit
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.
A report released by the Commerce Department reveals that a decline in energy prices in July offered some relief amid high prices caused by inflation.