Parents face ongoing baby formula shortage issues following February recalls

Experts say production is starting to ramp up and there should be more supply of baby formula later this spring. In the meantime, advocates are urging mothers who have the ability to donate breast milk to do it at this time.

Miami-Dade mayor declares housing affordability crisis as rent jumps 30% since last year

Rents in Miami-Dade have jumped 30% in the past year. Meanwhile, rents in Fort Myers jumped more than 31%, they’re up 28% in Tampa and they rose more than 24% in Orlando.

Biden ‘has not ruled out’ canceling student loan debts, White House says

Press Secretary Jen Psaki made the comment the same day the Biden administration announced plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31

Walmart launches truck driving training program for supply-chain workers, raises driver starting pay to $95K

Walmart is raising its pay for its 12,000 truck drivers, with the starting salary for new drivers ranging between $95,000 and $110,000 a year. The move comes as the pandemic has caused severe trucker shortages across the country.

The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes

If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.

Corn could be the answer to high gas prices

Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.

Oregon man cashes in forgotten lottery ticket, wins $8.9M

Wilbur Brown of Oregon purchased his winning multi-drawing lottery ticket on Christmas Eve in 2021 and forgot about it until February 2022. That’s when he found out he won the $8.9 million jackpot.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Federal Reserve hikes interest rate to fight inflation, more to come

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.

Done with your cell phone? Here’s how you can get money for it

If the hassle of having an old cell phone is becoming a burden and you’re eager to sell it, there are a number of available options to get cash for your device.

School supplies, power tools, diapers, gas among new and returning Florida tax holidays, breaks

At a time when gas prices and inflation are upending families' bottom lines, lawmakers included a little something for everyone in Florida’s new state budget – in the form of short-term tax holidays and long-term tax relief.

DoorDash paying back drivers to offset high gas prices

Delivery company DoorDash said Tuesday it will refund its drivers for some U.S. gasoline purchases to help offset higher prices at the pump.

Diapers will be tax-free in Florida, starting July 1

As part of the state's budget, lawmakers were able to include a one-year removal of taxes on baby diapers.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

100K student loan borrowers eligible for debt relief under new rules, Dept. of Education says

The U.S. Department of Education says they have identified 100,000 borrowers eligible for student loan debt cancellation under a new change made by the agency to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.