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INFLATION REPORT: Gas prices post biggest monthly jump since 1967
New numbers released Friday by the federal government show U.S. inflation in March was up 0.9%, driven by higher gas prices triggered by the war in Iran.
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Inflation was already high before Iran war drove up gas prices, new report shows
A key measure of inflation stayed high in February, before the war in Iran spiked gas prices, a sign that everyday costs were elevated even before the conflict began.
Costco faces legal challenge over membership renewal notices
A California man is suing Costco, alleging the retailer violated state rules requiring advance notice before auto-renewing memberships.

Florida lawmakers are once again asking the state to help pay for drainage improvements to Australian Avenue, a throughway to and from downtown West Palm Beach known for flooding. Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed $742,000 to fix the problem last June, along with more than $500 million in state spending. This year, we learned about $430,000 is in the state’s budget for the project, which WPTV has tracked since October 2023.
After governor's veto, new push for flood relief on Australian Avenue