Inflation

The release of the national PCE index brought good economic news to Florida and the country as a whole.

The 12-month inflation rate in the Tampa metro area is more than double the national rate, according to Consumer Price Index data.

Recent data from the U.S. government shows a surge in consumer spending is fueling strong growth. It's confounded economists, Federal Reserve officials and even Americans themselves.

Here's how property taxes this year could impact your mortgage and what you can do about it.

This week on The Florida Roundup, we discuss how inflation, higher interest rates and the high cost of housing are stretching paychecks; Florida's low union membership; and how Duval and Miami-Dade jails are under fire.

An annual study from the American Century Investments shows inflation remains a top concern for workers as they look toward retirement.

Farm Share, the state's largest food bank, found that Floridians are sacrificing their nutrition to save money amid rising prices.

John Horne owns five restaurants, including several Anna Maria Oyster Bar locations. He discussed the changes he's seen in his 40 years in the industry, and the impact Florida's economy is having on it.

Our soaring economy may be leaving some Floridians behind.

Brand-name drug prices in the U.S. — more than three times the price in other developed countries — are related neither to the amount of research and development nor their therapeutic value, research shows.

A new report by AARP found that the top 25 drugs — covered under Medicare Part D — have almost tripled in price since they first entered the market.

UCF Economist Sean Snaith gives us the latest update on inflation and why it's a unique problem in Florida.