Leaving cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer now costs over $8, study finds
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Before children around the world get ready for a good night’s sleep on Christmas Eve, they’ll leave out cookies, milk, and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.
Powerball jackpot spikes to $1.7 billion for Christmas Eve drawing
After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.
After there was no big winner in last night's drawing, the Powerball jackpot for the upcoming drawing will be one of the largest in lottery history.
Tampa City Council moves forward on first impact fee increase in 36 years, small developers concerned
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
For the first time in 36 years, Tampa City Council has approved a major increase to transportation impact fees paid by developers.
Paramount–Skydance boosts hostile Warner Bros. Discovery bid with $40.4 billion equity financing guarantee
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Paramount Skydance hasn’t given up on acquiring Warner Bros.
Making Cents: December 19, 2025
FOX 13’s Walter Allen tries to make sense of the latest business, development and technologies in the Bay Area.
FOX 13’s Walter Allen tries to make sense of the latest business, development and technologies in the Bay Area.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1.5 billion ahead of Saturday's drawing
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
The huge cash prize is up for grabs again after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Wednesday night's drawing.
Delayed November jobs report shows US added 64K jobs but lost 105K in October
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
The Labor Department jobs report released Tuesday shows U.S. employers added 64,000 jobs in November but lost 105,000 in October. The reports for both months were delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown.
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for Wednesday's drawing
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
The cash prize continues to grow after no lottery player matched all of the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
TECO customers call for lawsuit in petition with more than 7,000 signatures as bills surge
TECO customers say their power bills have reached a breaking point. An online petition is calling for a lawsuit against the public utility, accusing it of price gouging.
TECO customers say their power bills have reached a breaking point. An online petition is calling for a lawsuit against the public utility, accusing it of price gouging.
Keeping financial resolutions on track
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on some important financial goals heading into the new year.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan talked with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on some important financial goals heading into the new year.
Refocusing finances for 2026
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on how you can start the new year off on the right foot financially.
FOX 13's Matthew McClellan speaks with Celine Pastore, founder of SimplePath Retirement, on how you can start the new year off on the right foot financially.
Sports betting is delivering major cash for states — see what states are cashing in
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Several states have seen huge tax revenues from sports betting, according to a recent analysis.
Americans admit it's harder than usual to afford gifts this holiday season, poll finds
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Americans aren’t feeling the Christmas cheer this year thanks to persistent high prices and a job market that appears to have entered a deep freeze.
Trump's management of the economy hits its lowest point, poll finds
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
A new poll is showing declines in Trump’s economic and immigration approval. Here’s what we know.
Making Cents: December 11, 2025
FOX 13’s Walter Allen tries to make sense of the latest business, development and technologies in the Bay Area.
FOX 13’s Walter Allen tries to make sense of the latest business, development and technologies in the Bay Area.
Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion for Saturday's drawing
Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.
Federal Reserve lowers key interest rate but indicates future cuts will be harder
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate but signaled a higher bar for any future reductions.
More states are restricting junk-food purchases by SNAP recipients — here’s where
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Six more states are banning SNAP recipients from using their tax payer funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
MacKenzie Scott gave away $7.1 billion this year: Are others living up to their pledge?
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Scott described the donations as a “vanishingly tiny fraction of the personal expressions of care being shared into communities this year."
Florida lawmakers target crypto ATM scams
Florida lawmakers are considering new safeguards designed to curb rising crypto ATM scams.
Florida lawmakers are considering new safeguards designed to curb rising crypto ATM scams.