Economy

The survey shows the paramount importance of economic issues -- including Social Security and Medicare -- for voters 50 and older.

It's the fifth straight week of declines, and down from the record of $4.89 a gallon in mid-June.

Inflation worsened in June, rising 9.1% on surging food, rent and energy costs, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday.

The study probed Floridians about their thoughts on inflation, abortion, gun reform and the midterm elections.

Floridians are now paying 66% more than at this time last year.

Florida continues to see new unemployment claims roll in at pre-pandemic levels, even as leisure and tourism-related businesses maintain they are struggling to attract workers.

First-time unemployment claims dropped more than 30 percent last week in Florida, as the state approaches a holiday period that is anticipated to have slow retail sales and reduced travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida’s minimum wage is $8.56, meaning a person working full time would make just under $18,000 a year. Workers making that amount say it’s not a livable wage. Now, Floridians have the chance to decide whether to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour. The proposal is on the November ballot. But a new campaign has emerged to stop the proposal from getting through.

A Leon County circuit judge is mulling whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit. 19 plaintiffs say persistent problems with Florida’s online unemployment system, known as CONNECT, have prevented them from getting benefits.

As the stock market plummets amid coronavirus fears, retirement accounts have also plunged.Certified Financial Planner Terri Jackson has seen 30 years of…