Health insurance open enrollment underway: How much more people are paying for coverage in 2027

Health insurance open enrollment for millions of people is underway and some consumers may feel sticker shock as they sign up for 2027 coverage, according to price analysis reports. 

Florida gas prices fall 40 cents since October, reaching lowest level since July

Florida drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to decline across the state. Seasonal trends and optimism surrounding a possible resolution to the conflict with Iran are among the factors contributing to the drop.

Fed holds interest rates steady at 3.75% to 4% range
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Federal Reserve officials voted 10-2 to hold interest rates steady at 3.75 to 4 percent following an initial rate hike in September. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh continues to reaffirm its strict commitment to restoring price stability and driving inflation back toward the 2 percent target. Dr Leo Chen with USF Muma College of Business, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down the details of the meeting. 

Florida minimum wage reaches $15: What workers need to know

Florida’s minimum wage is set to reach $15 an hour Wednesday, completing a six-year increase approved by voters in 2020.

Florida gas prices stay near $4 as record diesel costs fuel inflation concerns

Florida drivers are continuing to pay nearly $4 a gallon for gasoline, while diesel prices have climbed to levels not seen since the early stages of the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that higher transportation costs could drive up prices on everyday goods.

Here's when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced

Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.

US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal

The proposed tariffs, which would have gone into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, would have covered around 5% of the goods Canada ships to the U.S. each year.

172,000 jobs added in May as US job market remains resilient despite Iran war

Employers in the United States added 172,000 jobs in May, almost doubling the number forecasters predicted. However, the unemployment rate remains low at 4.3%. 

Young Americans stand out for job market pessimism, data shows

Young Americans' confidence in the job market has plummeted significantly, falling well below the optimism levels of older generations for the first time in years, according to a new poll.

Fuel and fertilizer prices could stay high for ‘a prolonged period,’ IEA head warns

The head of the International Energy Agency issued an ominous warning Monday for anyone looking forward to some relief from high energy prices and their downstream effects.

Disney plans to cut 1,000 jobs. What we know

Disney is conducting a new round of job cuts expected to roll out in the coming weeks. While these layoffs will impact several areas of the business, the marketing department is slated to endure most of the downsizing.

Florida boosts fresh citrus marketing as growers recover from freeze losses

Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.

How the Iran War could impact your wallet
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Dr. Sean Snaith, an economist with the University of Central Florida joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the UCF's Institute for Economic Forecasting's projections for the next four years, with rising energy prices and global instability expected to test the resilience of a global and domestic economy still recovering from high periods of inflation.