Cost Of Living

More than one in three families has used apps like Klarna or Afterpay to cover the cost of food in the past 12 months, according to a poll from No Kid Hungry.

A family of four must earn at least $106,000 annually to afford basic needs across the region, according to United Way's 2026 ALICE report.

Although fears of a recession over President Trump’s tariff policies did not come to fruition, UCF's Sean Snaith said Florida is experiencing a “ho-hum labor market.”

Residents across the greater Tampa Bay region said it's about $1.5 million, on average, according to an annual study by Northwestern Mutual.

In January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we explore why some Floridians are thinking of bolting while others stay put, how air taxis could lift commuters and the region's original aviation innovation.

Findings from United Way Suncoast and United for ALICE shows families can't keep up with increasing costs.

The proposal would reduce the state sales tax from 6% to 5.25%, affecting billions of dollars annually. Gov. Ron DeSantis argues that lawmakers should focus on property tax relief instead.

Interns and others starting out in a new career could get paid less than minimum wage, under a proposal moving through the Florida Legislature.

These are some of the details from the annual Point-in-Time Count of those experiencing homelessness. About 280 volunteers walked St. Petersburg's streets to gather the information.

An industry-challenge legal settlement over real estate commissions is still shaking out, including in South Florida

Tampa Electric asked the commission to approve a $287.98 million increase in 2025, followed by increases of $92.37 million in 2026 and $65.47 million in 2027.