Downtown Jacksonville continues to see significant growth in residents, development, and visitation, with more than 9,000 people now living downtown and $7 billion in projects planned or underway, according to the 2025 State of Downtown Report from Downtown Vision, Inc.

Sean Way, owner of Sunsera Insurance Agency in Jacksonville, joined us on The Morning Show with important information for homeowners about protecting their property amid ongoing wildfires.

From rising housing and insurance costs to everyday expenses, affordability is taking center stage on the Florida gubernatorial campaign trail, reflecting what experts say is a growing strain on residents’ quality of life.

Fraud is broad and is a growing problem across all of Northeast Florida, from romance scams to fake bank alerts. We got important advice from law enforcement to help you protect yourself.

If your phone, TV, or computer has been acting glitchy lately, Consumer Reports says you may not need to replace it just yet because dirt and debris are often the hidden culprits behind everyday issues.

If you haven’t fired up your grill since last summer, now’s the time to give it some attention. Consumer Reports says a little maintenance before grilling season can help your grill run better, last longer, and—most importantly—stay safe to use.

In Jacksonville, AAA reports the average for regular gas at $4.25, up from $2.87 just a month ago, and premium gas at $5.00, up from $3.69.

The new Jaguars executive office buildings, called One Tower Court, just opened this week, the first multi-story office building constructed downtown in several years.

Students at Flagler College are planning a protest Friday afternoon over housing concerns they say are leaving some upperclassmen scrambling for affordable living options.

Streaming price hikes have become so common that they’ve earned a nickname: “Streamflation,” and Consumer Reports says those rising fees can quickly add up, especially for the roughly half of American households with three or more services.

As Northeast Florida heads into Q2 2026, Bank of America Jacksonville President & Southeast Regional Executive Mark Bennett says local business confidence has shifted toward growth - if owners have the right capital in place to seize opportunities. Bennett shares three priorities he’s hearing most from Jacksonville leaders and also points to continued strength in sectors like advanced manufacturing, fintech/financial services, healthcare, and technology as companies adopt more AI solutions.

Featuring a wine bar, an expanded deli menu and custom-made pizzas at the in-store cafe, the new Publix in SilverLeaf offers experiences shoppers used to have to travel to Tampa to see.

A study by SeaD Consulting on behalf of the Southern Shrimp Alliance found that nearly 60% of randomly sampled restaurant shrimp in the Jacksonville area are being falsely represented as local, American wild-caught product, including shrimp marketed as iconic “Mayport Shrimp.”

As part of the sweeping Florida Farm Bill he signed on Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a provision that includes new accountability measures for state contractors.

Consumer Reports experts share tips and tricks that can save you money, aggravation, and keep your appliances up and running for the long haul!

Whether it’s a child car seat, kitchen appliance, or lawn tool, recall notices warn you of a potential safety risk. Now there’s a new warning from Consumer Reports: scammers are trying to trick you with phony recall notices.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, service members, veterans, and their families reported losing an estimated $178 million to imposter scams last year alone. And experts say misinformation is surging --- driven by artificial intelligence -- as the U.S. conflict with Iran unfolds.

Coupons have been part of grocery shopping for generations. But today, the savings are often digital – loaded in the store’s app, which you can sometimes combine with other deals.

As of October, you are more likely to get into Harvard than a new job. But for some people, staying at their current job seems like a worse fate.

Consumer Reports tested dozens of jar openers, grippers, and other household helpers to find which ones actually work well for people with arthritis, injuries, disabilities, or limited strength.

Over the past 12 days, according to AAA, the state average for gas prices in Florida rose 84 cents, adding about $12 to the cost of filling an average-sized gas tank.

In a new investigation, Consumer Reports tested 30 additional braiding hair products, including human hair, plant-based hair, and other synthetic braiding hair products. All 30 products also contained VOCs, including acetone and small amounts of known carcinogens.

Justin Begley, an economist with Moody’s Analytics, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss mixed economic data and where the U.S. economy is headed.

Black, hot, over ice: the ways we drink our coffee are endless, and for many of us, it’s an essential part of our morning routine. But there’s a catch, too much caffeine can leave you jittery, wide awake at midnight, or nursing a headache.