This gas buying trend indicates financial stress, top industry executives say

Industry executives said that while spending among U.S. consumers hasn't stopped, many people are changing their habits, particularly at the gas pump. More Americans are choosing to top up their gas, instead of filling it, as well as visit the gas station more frequently over fears of increased prices.

Screwworms in Texas: What an infestation means for livestock, beef supply and the economy

The return of the flesh-eating screwworm fly in Texas has ranchers and government agencies scrambling to contain what could threaten a $113 billion cattle industry in the U.S.

What homeowners can do to stay ahead of costs
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Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement gives solutions to all those hidden costs that occur when owning a home.

Identifying hidden costs of owning a home
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Property taxes, home insurance and utility bills have all seen a rise. Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement breaks down how to handle all these additional costs.

Bucs request more stadium funding
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FOX 13’s Walter Allen makes sense of the request made by the Bucs for renovation of Raymond James Stadium and breaks down the Florida property tax elimination proposal.

USDA confirms first US case of flesh-eating screwworm in Texas, triggering quarantines

Federal agricultural officials on Wednesday confirmed the first U.S. case of the destructive New World screwworm in a Texas calf, triggering emergency quarantine measures and sparking a sharp political clash over the adequacy of the government's response.

St. Pete rising power bills spark $590K feasibility study vote to leave Duke Energy, create city-run utility

St. Petersburg leaders are preparing for a high-stakes vote Thursday on whether to spend $590,000 to study leaving Duke Energy and launching a city-owned power utility. The move comes as residents demand relief from skyrocketing electricity rates.

Debate over Florida property tax amendment
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State lawmakers just set up a hot debate over property taxes. The amendment they sent to the November ballot would cut taxes for primary homeowners, but cities and counties claim we could all pay for it. FOX 13 political editor Craig Patrick reports.

Top CEOs brace for downturn, warn US economy will worsen in next 6 months

CEO confidence plummeted in just one quarter, as corporate leaders report worsening economic conditions and a shrinking hiring plan, according to a recent survey.

Social Security fears: Researchers predict benefit drops by state if trust fund runs dry

Tens of millions of Americans will soon face significantly smaller Social Security payments if the U.S. government does not take steps to protect the program, and new research estimates just how much smaller those monthly checks could be.

Florida Legislature approves DeSantis property tax cut plan for November ballot

Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.

Bay Area impact of property tax cut amendment
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Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot. FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.

The states where residents earn the highest incomes

A new ranking reveals where Americans are earning the most overall and highlights the wide income gaps that persist across the country.

US gas prices over 40% higher than last year after big jump in May

The pain drivers are feeling at the pump continued into May with the cost of gas rising for the fourth straight month. Prices now sit 42.2% higher than the same time last year, with most of the country experiencing an even larger increase over that time.