Florida lawmakers pass $114.5 billion budget

The Senate voted unanimously in favor of the budget and the House voted 99-6 for the plan, but the vast support for the measure belied the tense process to produce it.

• May 29

South Florida residents, mayors react to DeSantis's property tax exemptions

While many applaud the proposal, cities are chiming in, wondering what will happen when they lose that income.

• May 28

South Florida barbecue restaurants struggling with high beef prices

Coupled with inflation and rising fuel costs, South Florida barbecue restaurants are struggling to manage expenses.

• May 26

CBS News poll finds many voice frustration with Trump's economic approach

Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.

• May 17

Higher fuel costs impact South Florida's food spending

Higher fuel and food costs are causing consumers to scale back on spending at restaurants, a trend that is also pinching local businesses and commercial fishermen.

• May 15

Hialeah offering free rent for select businesses for a year

Mayor Bryan Calvo said the site could have up to 30,000 square feet available, and some startup business owners say this could be what they need to open their first in-person location.

• May 15

As Iran war pushes up energy costs, South Florida residents feel the pinch

Gas prices have jumped 28% from last year, reaching the highest level since July 2022, as the Iran war continues to restrict global oil supplies.

• May 12

Brightline's future could be stopped in its tracks due to financial woes

The report stated that Brightline "does not currently have the liquid funds necessary to service its debt and meet such other obligations as they become due," according to the document.

• May 8

The Iran war's economic hit could linger through 2026, economists say

Economists say Americans should expect elevated prices at the pump and rising grocery costs in the months to come.

• Apr 27

Florida cost of living surge hits tipping point, new report shows residents feeling the squeeze

A new Florida TaxWatch report finds nearly 90% of Floridians are concerned about inflation, as rising housing, grocery, gas and insurance costs push many to consider leaving the state.

• Apr 20
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South Florida families continuing to feel the strain of the current economy

While inflation has cooled in some areas, many families say prices are not dropping enough to make a real difference. As a result, they are finding new ways to stretch their dollars and stay afloat.

• Apr 16

The upper middle class is now the largest income group in the U.S.

America's middle class is shrinking, but not because people are getting poorer. Instead, more households are climbing the ladder, new research suggests.

• Apr 10

Protests around Cuba continue amid severe blackouts and rising tensions

According to Cuban authorities, about 45% of electricity service has been restored nationwide, but roughly half the country remains without power.

• Mar 19

Here's how much U.S. families need to make to feel economically secure

Many Americans feel like they live in a "hamster wheel economy," said one expert who studies economic security.

• Mar 19

Economic growth late last year was much weaker than previously thought

GDP grew at a sluggish 0.7% pace in the final months of 2025 as the government shutdown hurt economic activity.

• Mar 13

Florida lawmakers deadlocked over state budget, face extended session

With House and Senate leaders unable to reconcile their differences over next year's spending plan, Florida lawmakers are set to miss their budget deadline once again.

• Mar 9

South Florida residents split over Trump's announcement to sell Venezuelan oil to Cuba

Some residents say, in theory, the plan could offer relief to Cuba's struggling economy. Others question whether the Cuban government can truly be kept out of the process.

• Feb 27

Cuban experts at FIU speak on the island's uncertain present and future

The hot topics during the FIU Cuban Research Institute's conference were the deadly boat attack on the island's waters, plus the U.S.'s decision to sell Venezuelan oil to Cuba's private sector.

• Feb 26

3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most

President Trump touted his work during his first year back in office, saying, "inflation is plummeting, incomes are rising fast, the roaring economy is roaring like never before."

• Feb 24

Dow closes down more than 800 points as AI and tariff risks rattle investors

Stocks slumped amid investor fear of AI disruption and uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new tariffs.

• Feb 23

How slower U.S. population growth could impact the economy

A slowdown in immigration and lower birth rates could crimp the U.S. economy by shrinking the nation's workforce, researchers say

• Feb 11

The "K-shaped" economy will affect your 2026 tax refund

Tax refunds will be bigger this year because of the big, beautiful bill" act, with higher-income households set to reap the biggest checks.

• Feb 10

Cuba signals willingness to talk as tensions rise with the U.S.

Cuba's president is offering to hold talks with the U.S. without preconditions, even as both nations exchange warnings.

• Feb 5

Trump officials predict a 2026 economic boom. Here's what experts say.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick predicts that first-quarter economic growth will heat up to 5%. But sustaining that pace won't be easy, economists say.

• Jan 22

South Florida cautiously optimistic as markets react to Maduro's capture

U.S. stock markets climbed after Maduro's capture, with South Florida Venezuelans and economists expressing cautious optimism.

• Jan 5

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