Here's what is getting more expensive at the grocery store
Over the last 12 months, grocery prices soared 13.1%, the largest annual increase since March 1979.
Watch CBS News
Over the last 12 months, grocery prices soared 13.1%, the largest annual increase since March 1979.
"Typically, over the summer months we see a huge spike in the population," said Flora Beal.
"We had to make a decision about, you know, we need a roof for the baby and us," says Kathya Perec of Florida.
"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.
Two commonly-accepted aspects of economics that determine prices are supply and demand. But some say a third factor is companies exploiting our present chaos, stirred by war and pandemic, in the pursuit of increased profits.
CBS4’s Jacqueline Quynh gives us a look at the dwindling supply of food for those in need.
The start of 2022 has pushed Wall Street into a bear market. Here's what the rest of the year could hold for investors.
Seniors are on track for the biggest cost-of-living adjustment in four decades, according to a new analysis.
"We had to raise our prices," said Phantom Fireworks CEO Bruce Zoldan.
CBS4's Joan Murray reports it's also jeopardizing the ability for many others to finally retire.
According to the Center for Research Retirement, the selloff has erased nearly $3 trillion from retirement accounts.
"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.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
E-bikes and E-scooters are becoming more popular and that brings more dangers, especially for children.
A Florida man killed his wife, tried to kill his stepdaughter and then killed himself after an argument over Monday Night Football, officials say.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
E-bikes and E-scooters are becoming more popular and that brings more dangers, especially for children.
A Florida man killed his wife, tried to kill his stepdaughter and then killed himself after an argument over Monday Night Football, officials say.
The body of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard was found by authorities in Utah on Dec. 6 after she went missing in October.
Police were called to a shopping center late Friday morning. Two officers were shot and are in critical condition.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
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.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Karoline Leavitt and her husband, Nicholas Riccio, welcomed their first child, also named Nicholas, in July 2024.
The Veterans Affairs Department is reimposing a near total ban on abortions for veterans and their families that was modified in 2022.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Mickey Lee, a former "Big Brother" houseguest known for her vibrant personality and bold gameplay, has died, her family announced in a social media post shared Friday.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.