How much money you need to be upper middle class in Florida
TAMPA, Fla. (BLOOM) – The cost of living in Florida continues to rise, making it more challenging for residents to attain and maintain an upper-middle-class lifestyle. Recent data from the 2023 American Community Survey sheds light on just how much Floridians need to earn to be considered upper-middle class in the...
Florida Man Buys $1 Million Scratch-Off Ticket At Publix
DELRAY BEACH, Florida – The Florida Lottery announced that Keith Leighton, of Highland Beach, claimed a $1 million prize from the $1,000,000 A YEAR FOR LIFE SPECTACULAR Scratch-Off game at the Lottery’s West Palm Beach District Office. The Palm Beach County man chose to receive his winnings as...
‘Spend your money where you’re respected’
Push to support Black-owned businesses intensifies amid DEI rollbacks. As shoppers pledge to boycott many big name retailers like Target and Walmart over their decision to discontinue Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, many Black shoppers are wondering how to support Black-owned businesses instead....
Florida Loses $28 Million in Federal Office Leases as DOGE Pulls Out
In a sweeping move aimed at tightening federal spending, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled 29 federal office leases across Florida—an action estimated to save $28.18 million annually. This decision is part of a broader cost-cutting initiative that includes reevaluating contracts and grants...
All Florida buildings targeted for closure by DOGE so far
WASHINGTON (CBS12) — As the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) crusade to slash the federal budget continues, many U.S. buildings are finding themselves on the chopping block. As the Elon Musk-led agency continues to end leases and shut down the offices, it is compiling a list on its website...
12 Best Florida Cities To Retire on a Monthly Budget of $1,800 or Less
The Sunshine State has plenty of towns for retirees on a budget. Here are 12 Florida cities where you can retire on a monthly housing budget of $1,800 or less.
Small Florida Towns Where One Can Live On Social Security Only In 2025
Many articles that write about where to retire in Florida don't analyze the cost of living. For example, Naples is commonly on these types of lists, but the median home price in Naples is $677,000, according to Redfin. The website Finance Buzz recently identified Florida towns where one can reportedly live on social...
81-year-old veteran billed $19k for rehab stay he was told Medicare would cover
A veteran went into rehab in Sun City Center after a knee replacement and came out with a more than $19,000 bill.
Florida Spot Named Among The ‘Most Dangerous Tourist Attractions In The US’
Have you safely visited this popular Florida travel destination?
Miami High School Rumored To Be In the Middle of a Measles Outbreak
Families in one section of Miami-Dade County are on high alert after a case of measles was detected in a local high school. Parents and caregivers were made aware of the case via a statement from a state health official , which explained the situation to those who may have been exposed. Measles is a highly contagious...
