Jacksonville families cut back on hobbies, shopping as economist warns high prices might not ease for years

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – For many Jacksonville families, rising prices at the pump and the grocery store are no longer just frustrating; they are changing everyday decisions.

From cutting back on hobbies and shopping trips to reworking monthly budgets, residents across Northeast Florida say the cost of basic necessities is forcing them to rethink how they spend their money.

“I’ve had to cut down on more frivolous expenses to make sure I can buy the stuff I actually need,” Jacksonville resident Sloan Douglas said…

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