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High gas prices sparking a surge in EV and hybrid searches
Many car buyers are rethinking what they drive, with gas prices ear $4 a gallon this spring. Online searches for hybrids and EV's are now surging for the first time in several years.
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.
Hoping to borrow money soon? How to give your credit a spring cleaning
If you are hoping to improve your credit score, and get a better rate on your next car loan, this is a great time to do some spring cleaning of your finances. Simple things you can do.
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.
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
