Tampa City Councilors have mixed feelings on potential $20,000 pay raise

Tampa City Councilors have mixed feelings on potential $20,000 pay raise

The Tampa mayor's Chief of Staff John Bennett visited city council on Aug. 4 to present their proposed budget. It included the surprise for the councilors.

The Tampa mayor's Chief of Staff John Bennett visited city council on Aug. 4 to present their proposed budget. It included the surprise for the councilors.

Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding

Inflation Reduction Act: IRS one step closer to free tax-filing system with new funding

For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.

For many Americans, it's frustrating that beyond having to pay sometimes hefty tax bills, they also have to shell out more money for tax preparation programs or preparers.

Here’s how to find out if the Equifax credit error impacted you

Here’s how to find out if the Equifax credit error impacted you

An Equifax glitch has left thousands of consumers unsettled and worried about how the error could affect their credit scores and reports. If you bought a house or a car this spring, here’s what you need to know.

An Equifax glitch has left thousands of consumers unsettled and worried about how the error could affect their credit scores and reports. If you bought a house or a car this spring, here’s what you need to know.

US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%

US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.

Teachers turn to online fundraising for back to school items paid for out-of-pocket

Teachers turn to online fundraising for back to school items paid for out-of-pocket

While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.

While teachers across Tampa Bay race to check items off their back to school lists, many of them are struggling more than ever to pay out of pocket and turning to online fundraisers for help.

This is the salary you need to afford a home in Florida

This is the salary you need to afford a home in Florida

It's no surprise that it's pricey to live in paradise. With Florida's home prices skyrocketing over the past two years, many have been priced out of the market. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford a home in the biggest cities in the Sunshine State.

It's no surprise that it's pricey to live in paradise. With Florida's home prices skyrocketing over the past two years, many have been priced out of the market. A new study shows the salary you'd need to afford a home in the biggest cities in the Sunshine State.

This is how many hours per week you need to work to afford rent in Florida

This is how many hours per week you need to work to afford rent in Florida

In Florida, a resident making minimum wage needs to work a whopping 106 hours per week, or 2.6 full-time jobs, in order to afford a 2-bedroom rental home or apartment.

In Florida, a resident making minimum wage needs to work a whopping 106 hours per week, or 2.6 full-time jobs, in order to afford a 2-bedroom rental home or apartment.

'Never ending swamp of bills': Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt

'Never ending swamp of bills': Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt

A new poll shows more than 40% of Americans are facing medical debt and of those about a quarter said their debt is at least $5,000 or more. Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt with a combined total of $8.2 billion.

A new poll shows more than 40% of Americans are facing medical debt and of those about a quarter said their debt is at least $5,000 or more. Florida ranks No. 2 in the nation for medical debt with a combined total of $8.2 billion.

New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike

New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike

Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.

Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.

Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs

Elder Index shows millions of American seniors can’t afford basic living costs

Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.

Inflation surged in June and workers’ average wages accelerated in the spring — signs that Americans won’t likely feel any relief from rising prices anytime soon.

Some school districts will raise meal prices with federal waivers gone

Some school districts will raise meal prices with federal waivers gone

USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.

USDA waivers that allowed free school meals during the height of COVID-19 have ended, meaning most schools will return to free, reduced or paid meal options.