St. Pete mayoral debate: Candidates clash over affordability, hurricane prep, future of Gas Plant District
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.
St. Petersburg mayoral candidates went head-to-head on Tuesday night, clashing over some of the city’s biggest challenges during a debate hosted by the St. Pete NAACP at the Obama Main Library.
As prices increase, Americans more pessimistic about finances, new survey shows
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
Americans are growing more concerned about their financial future, according to a new Federal Reserve survey.
US airlines’ spend $6.5B in fuel cost as global profit forecast takes a sharp drop
U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.
U.S. airline fuel costs soared which were fueled in part by soaring oil prices tied to the Middle East conflict despite a minor dip in actual fuel consumption.
Costco lowers some Kirkland prices after customers complain: "They’ve become too expensive"
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
Facing customers’ worries that prices of some Kirkland Signature products were getting too expensive, Costco is cutting prices on some of its house brand’s products.
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.
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.
Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
Hibbett Sports will close 175 stores around the U.S. over the next three years as its parent company, JD Sports, looks to reorganize its footprint.
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.
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
Celine Pastore with SimplePath Retirement gives solutions to all those hidden costs that occur when owning a home.
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
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.
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.
Eagle Lake residents push to save 100-year-old former school building from demolition
There's a big community push to save a century-old former school building in Eagle Lake.
There's a big community push to save a century-old former school building in Eagle Lake.
Bucs request more stadium funding
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.
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.
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.
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.
St. Pete Mayor Welch addresses city's job growth, warns property tax proposal could force major budget cuts
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch warned residents on Wednesday about a looming property tax reform proposal during his state of the economy address.
Debate over Florida property tax amendment
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.
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.
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.
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.
USDA warns of flesh-eating screwworm found just 25 miles from US border
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
A flesh-eating parasite was found on a goat just miles away on the other side of the U.S. border with Mexico.
Retirement at 65? Here's which states have the most senior workers
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
Nearly 1 in 5 Americans who are 65 and older are still working. See which states have the most employed seniors.
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.
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.