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The central bank raises its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point in an effort to tamp down inflation. Additional rate hikes are likely in the months to come.

The White House asked for more money from Congress to keep its COVID response going. But that hasn't happened, so some things need to be wound down.

The 28-year-old rapper opens up about her two Grammy nominations, and how meditation helps her stay centered amid an increasingly busy career.

Diapers for kids along with some children’s clothing will be tax-exempt in Florida for one year starting this summer.

Food blogger Ricky Ly has started a fundraiser for World Central Kitchen, chef José Andrés’ nonprofit that is currently serving hot meals in Poland, Moldova and Ukraine.

Next week, Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket is set to take 6 people to the edge of space and back. Central Florida married couple Sharon and Marc Hagle will be on the flight from West Texas. Sharon Hagle is the founder and CEO of SpaceKids Global, a non-profit organization aimed at getting kids, especially girls, interested and excited about STEM learning. She hopes to share her experience in space with future explorers -- and highlight all the different career paths that lead to space.

A videographer has been inserting his cat into classic Hollywood movies and TV shows. The effects are amazing and his cat, known as OwlKitty, has become a social media star.

On Day 20 of the war, Russia continues to pummel cities across Ukraine. Fed policymakers open a two-day meeting Tuesday. Two homeless men are dead and three others injured in attacks in D.C. and NYC.

Florida lawmakers have wrapped up this year’s legislative session by approving a record $112.1 billion state budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. That’s more than ten percent higher than the current budget. Economic analyst Dr. Hank Fishkind offers his review of the upcoming state budget, starting with two issues he says he wishes lawmakers would have addressed that are affecting the state: condo safety precautions and property taxes.

New rules in California require the composting of food scraps and yard cuttings. Commercial composting facilities are gearing up to cash in as they turn food scraps into fertilizer and other products.