US layoffs soar past 1.1M in 2025, highest level since the pandemic

Layoffs announced by employers in November pushed the 2025 total to the highest level since the wave of pandemic-induced layoffs in 2020, new data shows.

Survey reveals: Who's getting tips for the holidays – and how much?

Data shows that holiday tipping is down slightly and amounts are mostly flat. Here’s a look at who is getting tips for the holidays and how much.

Lake County wants $1.3M back after Kroger Delivery closes Orlando operations

Lake County officials want to recover as much of the $1.3 million in incentives given to Kroger after the grocery retailer announced it would close its massive Groveland warehouse and effectively end its Kroger Delivery service in the Orlando area.

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores

Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.

Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit

Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.

Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years

Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.

Trump expands tariff relief on coffee, beef from Brazil

Trump is loosening tariffs on Brazil to lower consumer costs for Americans. The decision affects coffee, fruit and beef. Here’s what we know.

Verizon layoffs: Company to cut thousands of jobs

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient" its entire company. Here's what we know.

Delayed September jobs report shows US added surprising 119K jobs: What to know

The Department of Labor said Thursday the U.S. economy added 119,000 jobs in September, above economists' estimates. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4% in September, which was higher than economists' expectations.

Here's the ‘most affordable’ city in the US for 2025

Here’s which city topped the list as the most affordable U.S. city, offering low home prices and strong buyer incentives.

10 cities where homes still cost less than $300K

Here are the 10 most desirable cities where the average home still costs less than $300,000, according to a Realtor.com analysis.

IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology

Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.