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Growing your own produce could be a savvy solution to rising food costs.

VyStar Credit Union reported issues with its mobile app on Monday, and a message on its official Twitter page posted in the evening said problems were still apparent.

The Georgia attorney general issued a warning Monday afternoon, urging consumers to beware of price gouging and other scams in response to the nationwide baby formula shortage.

As gasoline prices continue to rise, people who have to fill their vehicles up with diesel are having to take even more money out of their wallets.

With gas prices at an all-time high for the fifth day in a row, and diesel prices remaining well over $5 a gallon, we know the costs might be having an affect on your decisions about travel or on your business.

A 37-year-old Middleburg woman lucked out when she bought a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket in Jacksonville and won a $1 million prize.

The price of gas in Florida averages $4.46 per gallon, AAA reported. That’s up 7 cents from Thursday.

AAA experts said another round of testing for driving assistance systems revealed more inconsistencies with their performance -- resulting in crashes with a simulated car and bicyclist.

We’re getting an idea of where candidates for Jacksonville mayor and sheriff stand with their fundraising now that they’ve reported how much money they collected in April.

Parents tell News4JAX they don’t have many options and are desperately searching for formula.

The same companies that create addictive electronic devices are offering new ways to limit screen time, giving parents even more control.

President Joe Biden addressed the nation on Tuesday, saying inflation is his top domestic priority.

Starting this summer, the home hardening incentive removes sales tax from storm resistant windows, exterior doors and garage doors.

Florida gas prices rebounded over the weekend, returning to the highest price in five weeks. Sunday’s state average was $4.20 per gallon, an increase of 2 cents from a week ago.

Spending is up $3.6 billion since last year and is also record-shattering.

The average price of gas in Florida is $4.19 -- a year ago it was $2.88, according to AAA.

Families are not the only ones struggling with inflation rates soaring. According to Feeding America, food banks across the country are buying nearly as much food as they did last year, but are paying 40% more for that food.

Rising home prices are making it hard for people to buy, and most Americans are now saying it's time to wait.

If you’re in the market for a new car, AAA is releasing its annual car guide Thursday, giving drivers an unbiased understanding of the latest automotive technology.

The Federal Reserve intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point — its most aggressive move since 2000 — and signaling further large rate hikes to come.

We want to help you keep your pets safe and sound. We want to help you protect them from danger, but we also want to give you expert advice to help keep them comfy and cozy at home. That’s where Consumer Reports comes in.

Alex Lowndes' gym faced prosecution for opening in lockdown but the case was thrown out of court.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said on Monday that Florida stands to make a $15 to $20 million profit once Elon Musk completes his purchase of Twitter for $44 billion and takes it private.

On Monday, Aaron Zahn’s attorneys filed a motion asking for permission for him to relocate.

We know a lot of you are pinching pennies these days, and we wanted to help. Summer travel season is just around the corner, so to help you save some dough while you're making those plans, we crunched the numbers on two key factors: how to save money on gas and whether a hotel or a vacation rental is the right choice for your trip.

You may want to think twice about how much you’re spending.

Maple Street Biscuit Company is one of 150 IDD inclusive businesses across Jacksonville participating in Shopability Saturday, which allows customers to shop and dine at the inclusive businesses, which can be found on an interactive map at https://connectablejax.com/shopability/.

Living in the Sunshine State is going to cost you.

President Joe Biden said he plans to announce his decision on federal student loan relief within the next couple of weeks.

According to the Consumer Price Index, food prices rose 7% from January 2021 to January 2022. That’s the largest 12-month increase in 40 years.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ongoing fight with Walt Disney World appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations.

It's no surprise 65% of American workers are actively searching for a new full-time job right now. But maybe you should be considering moving up in the office instead of out of it.

The state’s chief financial officer on Monday cautioned Floridians about a major rise in fraud losses across the nation and offered tips to prevent scams.

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

As Consumer Reports explains, there are lots of other good reasons—in addition to fuel economy—to consider buying a hybrid vehicle.

Attendees can learn about how the pandemic has affected accessibility, availability, and affordability of fair housing in Jacksonville.

There’s one industry heavily impacted by inflation, but it won’t shock parents.

Nearly half of all Floridians are having a hard time paying necessary bills because of inflation, according to a new University of South Florida survey.

In honor of Earth Day, on April 22, Consumer Reports has some simple ways to cut back on plastic and food scraps to help the environment.

A major donor was listed as a director of a firm secretly owned by a Russian oligarch close to Putin.

It is Financial Literacy Month, and we are helping you learn to earn, manage and save your money.

The Better Business Bureau is warning fans to be careful after seeing a spike in sports betting scams on social media.

Florida Attorney General warns about using public wi-fi to file taxes.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

The News4JAX Trust Index team is checking out a statement made by President Joe Biden regarding the high prices of gas and groceries and who is at fault.

Jacksonville's city-owned utility wants to give you a chance to try out an electric vehicle this weekend during an event at TIAA Bank Field.

While it’s clearly a job-seeker’s market, your resume may ultimately determine whether you’re hired.

With less than twelve months to go before Jacksonville voters go to the polls to choose their next mayor, sheriff and other city leaders, candidates for the top offices continue building their campaign war chests, with March fundraising numbers being reported this week.

College costs do not always go up. For almost all of the 340,000 students at Georgia’s public universities and colleges, they’ll be going down next fall.

A nationwide baby formula shortage has some stores rationing their already limited supplies.

New smartphones can cost more than $1,000, so if you break the one you have, it might be worth trying to fix it. But a Consumer Reports investigation reveals making those do-it-yourself repairs can be harder than you think.

Filing your taxes in the post-COVID era can be complicated and confusing. Laws are changing all the time.

John Lansdown is the only seafarer out of the 800 sacked at short notice to take P&O to a tribunal.

Setting up your first budget may seem daunting, but it's actually really simple! Here are a few quick tips to help college students set up their first budget.

Wally Adeyemo, a top US politician, says the West is committed to issuing more sanctions on Russia.

A Texas woman’s TikTok video of her busting a credit card skimmer at a 7-Eleven has gone viral. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky meets with the woman to discuss how she was able to detect the scam.

Thousands of Russian and Ukrainian tourists are stuck in Phuket, unable to go home.

But central bank officials say economy has changed since high-inflation days of the 1970s.

Matt Damon, Tom Brady, Paris Hilton and other celebs are peddling NFTs and cryptocurrency. Of course they are.

“Since the bill was signed into law, this money was going to be spent regardless. If there’s federal money on the table she is, of course, going to do everything she can to make sure it is reinvested in Iowa,” Seid said in a statement. “That’s why she worked with a bipartisan group of her colleagues in asking the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize NESP construction along the Upper Mississippi River.”

South African anti-apartheid icon Archbishop Desmond Tutu, described as the country's moral compass, has died at the age of 90, sparking an outpouring of tributes for the outspoken Nobel Peace Prize winner.

New restrictions are affecting the hospitality sector on what should be one of its busiest times.

Suze Orman has never shared a bank account with her partner of around 20 years. The financial expert recommends all couples follow this formula to pay bills.

Most HSA owners don't invest their savings. That could short-change them over the long term.

Bond traders aren’t panicking about higher yields, which should bring some comfort to stock investors.

MiamiCoin has generated roughly $7 million for the city since its August launch, and Mayor Francis Suarez said cryptocurrency contributions could one day replace city taxes.

The image of two-year-old Chloe Clem making a disapproving face was auctioned in cryptocurrency.

The show was originally pitched as a competition series but will now become a documentary.

The sign dedicated to the 14-year-old appears to have been hit by a car and removed.

Lebanon’s government has agreed to pay tens of thousands of poor families cash assistance in U.S. dollars from a World Bank loan as the country’s economic crisis deepens

Floyd Mayweather is the proud owner of a mansion in Miami Beach, after throwing down serious coin last week.

After sleeping on the night bus with her daughter, Jo was forced to borrow money.

Officials warn that the severity of natural disasters is outpacing efforts to prevent their damage.

Dancer Yami "Rowdy" Lofvenberg was labelled "stupid" at school. Now she has returned to education - as a lecturer.

Sioban Moore escaped disaster by a whisker after receiving a fake email inviting her for a jab.

Keep in mind that items you no longer wear can often be used by someone else.

The seizure is the largest of its kind in the UK - beating the previous record set just weeks ago.

Ben Moore says he was "sceptical" about the offer but messages on Twitter looked "so genuine".

The supermarket giant says its customers increasingly go online for their entertainment.

People underestimate how much their ideal retirement will cost, according to author Dan Ariely, a professor at Duke University. Here's how much you'll need.

While the money could offer relief to families, some parents may want to opt out.

Flood of federal dollars and new D.C. zoning plan could be game-changers for affordable housing.

Thousands of small businesses are still waiting for Covid-related insurance payouts.

Whether you're setting aside cash for retirement or are simply trying to grow your wealth, you should be in control of your finances.

As the number of Americans investing in cryptocurrency has increased, so too have the scams. The Federal Trade Commission released new data showing cryptocurrency-related investment scams have skyrocketed.

If your bank balance is looking anything but healthy right now, this might help.

Pub and cafe owners in Bolton are apprehensive about reopening amid a rise in the Indian variant.

Beam aimed to let users earn higher interest rates on their money by engaging with its mobile savings app. Beam — the mobile savings app that imploded last year after a CNBC investigation revealed dozens of customers were unable to get their money out — has been shut down for good under a tentative settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. As part of the settlement, Beam is banned from operating a mobile banking app or any other product or service that can be used to deposit, store, or withdraw funds. Under the settlement, neither Beam nor Du admit wrongdoing. Beam, which launched in 2019, billed itself as "the first mobile high-interest savings account for the 99%."

President Joe Biden's Covid relief plan is making its way through Congress. The $1.9 trillion bill includes money for a myriad of programs, including enhanced unemployment benefits, vaccination efforts and $1,400 stimulus checks. Funding new relief spending involves an interesting way of borrowing and figuratively printing money, according to Sahil Bloom, a financial educator and vice president at Altamont Capital Partners. Bloom said the government can create money without actually printing physical currency. Check out this video to see who actually "clicks the button" and to learn how the process can backfire.

“I don’t think they got their money’s worth. I think most of our statistics, particularly those related to crime show that doling out overtime like drunken sailors didn’t make our city safer. As we’ve seen twofold increases in carjackings, violent crime ... significantly higher than the year previous and in some cases the highest it’s been in five years, all that extra money was spent with nothing to show for it,” Lopez said.

There are so many ways to earn, manage and invest your money that it really takes some preparation to get it right. Here is a list of some great free resources to learn more about managing your money. Government ResourcesSeveral government agencies offer free learning resources for new investors. Here are some of my favorite resources:The IRS' Interactive Tax Assistant program offers a plethora of answers to common tax issues and questions. The Social Security Administration also offers excellent resources for mapping out any benefits for which you might qualify - how much you can anticipate to receive in Social Security or SSDI benefits; Medicare; and more.

What is the GSA, and what role does it play in the transition?

A new study shows how the trade-offs we make on time and money shape happiness. Dr. Holly Phillips joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the study's findings.

You can soon send money through Gmail Paying your bills could soon be as easy as checking your email. CNET's Dan Ackerman joins CBSN with more on how Google is building a new service that will let you send money through Gmail.

Why pay money to go through the pain of CrossFit? Getting in shape is a popular New Year's Resolution. Contributor Luke Burbank tackles the hardcore workout regimen CrossFit.

How to save money this holiday season With just over two weeks to go before 2015 arrives, financial advisers say there's still time to make year-end money moves. Jill Schlesinger explains.

What's happened to the money from the book? Mark Owen says he had hoped to donate the profits from "No Easy Day" to charity. But that was before his legal battle with the government.

A Money magazine survey finds married couples argue more about their finances than household chores because more women are becoming breadwinners. Money magazine senior writer Donna Rosato discusses the new dynamic between married couples with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.