Walmart launches ‘Open Call 2022’ to help small US businesses land on store shelves
With “Open Call 2022,” Walmart says it aims to support and grow small businesses and U.S. manufacturing.
Google heads back to the office, but employees have a say in maintaining hybrid schedule
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
March jobs report 2022: US added 431,000 jobs in sign of economic health
The U.S. added 431,000 jobs in March 2022 in a sign of a resilient economy — as unemployment fell to a pandemic low of 3.6%.
Corn could be the answer to high gas prices
Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.
Chicken breast, ground beef, pork prices set to surge higher
Most protein prices are forecasted to increase "substantially" due to higher feed costs.
Biden planning to tap oil reserve to control gas prices
President Biden is preparing to order the release of up to 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation's strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to control energy prices.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
Catchlight Crossings: Plans revealed to build 1,000 affordable apartments in Orlando
Two big names in Florida – Universal Parks & Resorts and Wendover Housing – have teamed up to combat the affordable housing crisis.
Vietnamese carmaker to build electric vehicles in North Carolina
VinFast will build its first North American plant southwest of Raleigh and expects to hire 7,500 people by 2027.
Florida gas prices drop 6-cents: What you'll pay today
Orlando is among the least expensive Florida markets with an average of $4.03.
Massive job fair being held in Orlando on Wednesday
There will be 95 employers at the event and many will be hiring on the spot.
Gas price stimulus checks proposals head to Congress
There are a few proposals that could involve Americans getting a stimulus check to ease the pain of the rising gas prices.
Who's responsible for setting high gas prices
Oil prices have moderated a bit since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, but gasoline prices have remained at near-record levels. For those who wonder why, it's because there's money to be made. Those profits though may not be going where you imagine.
Florida gas price average drops over 20 cents, weeks after reaching all-time high
In Florida, the average price for a gallon of regular gas on Monday was $4.17, down from a record high of $4.38 set on March 11. Though it's a significant drop, prices are still about $1.25 per gallon higher than they were a year ago.
Cash poor during spring? Blame the weather
We all know inflation and supply chain kinks are leading to price increases on almost everything. Even cautious shoppers need to beware of spring and its weather changes. Sudden warm temperatures after the cold, dark winter and can actually trigger frenzied shopping.
Florida jobless claims again below 4,000
Florida had its third consecutive week with fewer than 4,000 first-time unemployment claims, according to a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
High gas prices spark struggle for food truck vendors: 'You really have to roll the dice'
Vendors are setting up at fairs and festivals more often, which triggers other costs
Gas prices could continue to fall, but California won't see much relief: expert
As of Thursday, the national average is $4.289 a gallon, down from Wednesday's average of $4.305, according to AAA data.
What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices
If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.
High gas prices: Can you mix premium and regular gas to save on fuel costs?
With continuously rising gas prices can you skimp out on premium gas for regular? Here’s what the experts say.