Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns

Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war

The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.

‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft

A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.

Labor Day travel costs soar as gas, airfare rise in Florida

Typically, gas prices begin to fall around this time of year as summer driving demand declines. That’s not happening this year.

National average price for diesel reaches all-time high at $5.85 a gallon

The national average price of diesel gasoline has hit a new all-time record high in the U.S. on Friday, rising to an average of $5.85 a gallon.  

Tampa General Hospital's Taneja Center
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FOX 13's Walter Allen makes sense of the new Teneja tower taking shape at Tampa General Hospital.

Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know

The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.

Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds

A majority of Americans ‌oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.

Building a college savings strategy
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Matt McClellan discusses building a college savings strategy with Dan Bennett at Lake Water Advisory. 

Bond markets and national deficit
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Matt McClellan discusses bond markets and the national deficit with Dan Bennett at Lake Water Advisory. 

Rays Stadium Plan Approved
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FOX 13's Walter Allen talks with Ken Hagen ahead of the approval of the Rays Stadium Plans in Tampa. 

SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans

South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.

Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know

Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

Florida tourism dips again as Canadian visitors decline sharply

Florida tourism declined for a second consecutive quarter as the state saw fewer domestic, overseas and Canadian visitors compared with the same period last year.

Economists don't anticipate reopening US to Mexican cattle imports to lower rising beef prices

The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store.

Here's how much it costs to live comfortably in your state for 2026

A SmartAsset study found Americans need increasingly high incomes to live comfortably, with costs varying significantly by state and household size.