Owners struggling with inflation unfortunately having to surrender their pets
"We had to make a decision about, you know, we need a roof for the baby and us," says Kathya Perec of Florida.
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"We had to make a decision about, you know, we need a roof for the baby and us," says Kathya Perec of Florida.
Right now, donations are at an all-time low.
With inflation pushing prices higher on just about everything, they plan to save money by shopping for supplies this week.
John Alger, of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years
John Alger, the owner of Alger Farms, said it's been a struggle to break even for the last 10 years, even before the pandemic, supply chain issues, and inflation.
South Florida has one of the greatest needs for extra supplies.
Inflation is walloping middle-income households, with many saying they are taking on more credit card debt to stay afloat.
The most important action item is to make sure to beef up your emergency reserve fund.
Keith Jones reports there are increases in everything from rents to groceries and gas.
Inflation hit 9.1% in June, the highest it has been in 40 years.
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"We had to raise our prices," said Phantom Fireworks CEO Bruce Zoldan.
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"We began to get reports that, at times, people had to return their pets to the shelters," said Gil Zepeda.
Sharon Lodge is trying to make dollars stretch as she buys wholesale bulk items.
Pet food distributions in Miami-Dade want none of our furry friends to go hungry.
"Inflation is much too high," Fed Chair Jay Powell said of the U.S. central bank's largest rate hike since 1994.
Demand at food banks is going up as inflation is making it harder for people keep up with the rising costs.
The Federal Reserve chairman says he anticipates more rate increases to try to bring down record inflation to its target of 2%.
Interest rates are expected to go up to combat inflation.
CBS4's Jacqueline Quynh spoke with some who say they’re back to square one as rising gas prices are crippling their cash flow.
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Carriers including Avianca, Breeze, and JetBlue are rapidly expanding routes and capacity to capitalize on the newly available space.
Rescue efforts are continuing in Venezuela one week after deadly back-to-back earthquakes.
Fan Fest at Bayfront Park is free and open to the public through July 5.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
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The men, ranging in age from 20 to 54, were arrested in a joint operation involving the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office, the Human Trafficking Task Force, the City of Miami Police Department, and Homeland Security.
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Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
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Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
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