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The surge in diesel prices this year is putting a financial squeeze on schools, farms and small businesses around the U.S.
Uncertainty over global oil supplies tied to Middle East tensions has pushed Florida's gas average to $4.28 a gallon, AAA says.
Florida's gas average jumped 44 cents per gallon in just 10 days, AAA says.
As fuel costs rise, supply chain partners are shipping less, leading to a drop in donations, Feeding South Florida CEO says.
Fort Lauderdale is averaging $4.16 a gallon and Miami $4.13, with diesel hitting $6.50 at one Davie truck stop.
Iran on Sunday threatened a "more painful" response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian oil tankers.
As the war with Iran continues, CBS News is tracking gas and oil prices. Find out how much more it costs to fill up your tank or heat your house.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
E15 is usually only available part of the year to help ease high gas prices under a waiver from the EPA.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Experts said prices are rising faster than paychecks, and the average household is feeling the squeeze.
Iran says it's considering the latest U.S. peace offer, as President Trump says he's willing to wait "a couple of days" for a response.
Residents are trying to find cheaper options for their Memorial Day weekend travel plans instead of cancelling them all together.
U.S. motorists are likely to face even hotter gas prices as the summer driving season kicks off, according to a new analysis.
Despite gas prices being at a four-year high, the auto club AAA anticipates a record 2.7 million Floridians will take to the roads for the Memorial Day holiday weekend.
Over 250 Miami Gardens drivers got free gas, and 25 moms won $200 Walmart sprees during a community giveaway led by rapper Yung Miami and local leaders.
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.
Fifty drivers in Broward County received free gas Wednesday morning thanks to SUN Credit Union.
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.
The gap between the Senate's budget and the House's plan is 1.2 percent of the current budget, but the House Speaker and Senate President were unable to reach a deal during the regular session.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
UniVista organizers said they are working on another gas event in the near future for drivers who missed out.
Gas prices are now 52% higher than prior to the Iran war, with drivers paying $1.56 more per gallon, data shows.
On Wednesday, the national average was $4.22, while the average price in Florida reached $4.15 per gallon.
Florida gas prices declined slightly last week, with some of the cheapest fuel found in Miami-Dade and Broward counties despite rising oil costs.
Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the Hurricanes improved to 4-0 ahead of their ACC opener at Clemson.
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
Supporters say the plan could bring investment, affordable housing and economic development while allowing longtime residents to remain in the neighborhood.
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.
Darian Mensah threw for 338 yards and three touchdowns as the Hurricanes improved to 4-0 ahead of their ACC opener at Clemson.
The FAA is investigating a software glitch in some Boeing 737 Max jets that could prompt an automated flight guidance system to disengage during an aborted landing.
Supporters say the plan could bring investment, affordable housing and economic development while allowing longtime residents to remain in the neighborhood.
The White House said the two leaders agreed on using the term "super intelligence" rather than "artificial intelligence" to describe the technology.
Police have identified similarities in some of the killings but said they had not found conclusive evidence that the same person or people were responsible.
An FIU expert says the timing of the Army's Cuba planning message may be tied to South Florida political interests.
Some units would "possibly [be] needed in 90-120 days," according to an internal Army message reviewed by CBS News.
One Cuba resident said there is "no way to know" when power will be restored to the island nation.
Former Cuban President Raúl Castro has reappeared in public at a military event celebrating an army branch's anniversary.
Diario Las Américas, a Miami-based Spanish-language newspaper, reported Tuesday that Castro is seriously ill, citing a confidential source in Cuba close to his inner circle.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado tried 3 times to enter her country "by air and sea but has been turned away each time," her team says.
Many Venezuelan immigrants are shunning Florida and turning instead to communities in places like Utah.
Alex Saab, 54, was deported in May by Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez to the U.S.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.
The deal involves developing 17 strategic oil fields in Venezuela, an undertaking that experts said could take years.
Families say months without court-ordered treatment can worsen psychiatric crises behind bars.
The Democrat says rapidly advancing technology requires Congress to act before safeguards fall behind.
A former Republican Congressman turned Democrat, Jolly is running as a moderate voice, arguing that it is time for change after decades of Republican rule in Tallahassee.
Scott Singer, the former mayor of Boca Raton, discusses winning his primary and what's next in the race.
Former prosecutors question why a grand jury found $10 million misappropriated but charged no one.
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Employer health benefit costs are projected to see the steepest increase next year since 2003. That could mean higher deductions and out-of-pocket costs for workers.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
The price hikes for new subscribers are effective immediately. Existing subscribers' plans will go up next month.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."