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.

Residents who were sad to see the departure of a beloved Winn-Dixie store on County Road 210 will have a new place to shop, starting Thursday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new ALDI.

During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.

Grocery prices continue to squeeze family budgets, making that weekly supermarket run harder to manage. The good news is that small changes can lead to big savings at the checkout. Consumer Reports breaks down easy, proven strategies to help cut your bill and stretch your grocery budget.

As everyday costs continue to climb, many families are looking for practical ways to make their money last longer. The good news? You don’t necessarily need a higher salary to improve your financial situation. Small, intentional changes can help maximize income, grow savings, and reduce wasteful spending over time.

What looks like a typical neighborhood in Jacksonville, with rows of new single-family homes that have driveways and manicured lawns, might not be for sale at all.

If you’re having trouble keeping up with student loan payments, you may have a little more breathing room to find a repayment plan that fits your budget before the Department of Education restarts collection actions. Consumer Reports explains how to use this time to get ahead before your paycheck or tax refund is affected.

Some of the biggest tax changes in years could hit your federal return right now. From untaxed tips and overtime to a new incentive for new-car buyers, to a bigger child tax credit, Consumer Reports breaks down what it means for you, and what to do if you end up owing Uncle Sam.

Beware of a barrage of text scams that are circulating right now in our area.

Health care costs are putting new pressure on family budgets — and it’s not just from insurance premiums.

New data shows skill demands in AI-exposed jobs are changing 66% faster than they did last year, meaning what got you hired yesterday might not cut it tomorrow.

Consumer Reports reveals that some shampoos, deodorants, lotions or makeup may contain ingredients linked to cancer risk, hormone disruption, and other serious health problems.

When the Publix supermarkets under construction in Fernandina Beach and St. Johns County’s SilverLeaf community open their doors, the new stores will include Publix Pours bars with beer and wine, smoothies, acai bowls and more, plus expanded deli menus that include burrito bowls, pizza and other items.

Although you have until April to file your 2025 taxes, some big changes you could see this year mean you should probably start sooner than later getting everything together.

One of the fastest-growing and most devastating types of online schemes is the romance scam, where fraudsters pretend to fall in love, then ask for money.

The Jacksonville City Council will take up a few items during its regular meeting on Tuesday that could shape how downtown and other areas look and operate in the coming years.

News4JAX talked with financial experts who say the two biggest questions they are getting are about buying a house and saving money.

Jacksonville has spent $4.2 million in taxpayer money over the past three and a half years maintaining properties that records show are not being cared for by their owners. That’s the figure uncovered by the News4JAX I-TEAM, which reviewed a list of properties where the city says it has had to hire companies to clean up neglected sites.

College savings plans now open for enrollment in Florida.