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Consumers spent last month at a slow pace at an ongoing pace of economic concerns.Consumers returned to spending methods on local retailers and digital platforms in February after a sharp drop to launch the New Year.According to the Commerce Department, U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% last month, down from a 1.2% decline in January.This was not enough for the 0.6% consensus prediction.Online retailer receipts skyrocketed by 2.4%, followed by sales at health and personal care stores (1.7%) and restaurants (0.4%).Foodservice and drinking establishment transactions fell sharply by 1.5%, while gasoline bureau sales fell by 1%.Retail sales management groups excluding non-core…

Christopher Lugerber and Anne Die Inogeo, AP Business WriterWASHINGTON (AP) — US shoppers have stepped up their spending a bit in February after a sharp pullback the previous month, indicating that Americans are shopping more carefully as concerns about the direction of the economy mount.The Commerce Department said on Monday that retail sales rose just 0.2% in February and rose with a slight rebound after a sharp drop of 1.2% in January. Sales rose in grocery stores, home and garden stores and online retailers. Sales at car dealers, restaurants and electronic stores have declined.The slight increase suggests that Americans may…

Bushnell, Fla. (WFLA) – The bed of a dump truck left in a raised position was sandwiched overnight under the overpass of Interstate 75. At about 1:20am on Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to I-75 under the CR-475 overpass in Sumter County, near Mile Post 333.5. Woman dies after being attacked by six cars on Dale Mabury Highway: FHP According to the Troopers, the 56-year-old driver from Ocala accidentally placed the dump bed in an upright position. The bed was torn apart by wedges while passing under the overpass and the truck continued northward. Images taken by FHP show…

Arts leaders have represented Central Florida on a national scale in recent weeks, with the rest of the world showing the region’s cultural vitality.In January, Tamara Bejarano, executive director of Open Scene, spoke to the New York Conference of ISPA, the International Association of Performing Arts, which has captivated hundreds of delegates. In February, Orlando Family Stage artistic director Jeffrey Rebel served on the Broadway Con panel, a popular convention for Broadway experts and fans in New York City.Both agreeing to attend events like this is a way of drawing attention to the cultural scene in central Florida.”I certainly think…

By Maury Bachman of Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceResignation is a major change in your life. Many people celebrate this transition, but once your career is over, you will face some challenges. Like other major life events, retirement includes adjustment periods where a little preparation is often aided.Those who are satisfied when they retire tend to be more proactive. A recent survey by the National Association of Planning Advisors (NAPA) shows that the happiest retirees usually prepare beyond their financial security before resigning.Still, like major changes in life, there are losses and regrets. Below are some things you might lose if you…

By Christopher Lugerber, Economics writer for the Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Things looked pretty good when Federal Reserve officials last met in late January. Employment was solid. The economy had just grown at a solid pace in the final quarter of last year. Inflation, stubbornly, had fallen sharply from its peak over two years ago.What is the difference between the seven weeks?As the Fed prepares to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday, the central bank and its chairman Jerome Powell could head to a much tougher place. Inflation improved last month, but it is still high and tariffs could push it…

WASHINGTON – State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge in text in a collection of fraudulent road tolls.Texts impersonating State Road toll collectors are trying to make financial information public, such as credit, debit cards, and bank accounts.They are what we call smishing scams. This is a type of phishing that relies on SMS text to trick people into sending money or sharing sensitive information.Related: Authorities have warned of fraud texts about unpaid Sunpass tolls. Here’s what you need to know.Louisiana Attorney General Liz Maril said he received it from the statewide Geauxpass Toll system.”It’s a…

The American influencer apologized on Saturday after an online video that stole a baby wombat from an Australian mother caused anger.In a video she posted to Instagram, Samantha Jones is seen running from her mother on the roadside at night, carrying a wombat Joey. The video captured an unidentified man filming the scene and laughing, saying that Jones said, “I caught a baby wombat.””I learned from this situation and I’m really sorry for the pain I caused,” Jones said in a statement posted to Instagram.In response to the video, Australian authorities threatened Jones with deportation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese…

Kaka, an internationally renowned former footballer who had three seasons of stints with Orlando City, sold his Isleworth mansion on a sideyard soccer field for $4.35 million.The 6,665-square-foot home is located on a 0.7-acre lot at 5410 Monterry Club Ct. Isleworth has 6 bedrooms and a 7.5 bathroom. The home, which was sold in late February, overlooks parts of the Isleworth Golf & Country Club and offers spectacular views of private waters that are not accessible by the Lake Butler chain.”This house is truly unique for its incredible environment. It sits on a quiet cul-de-dead cul-de-de-sac with the breathtaking views…

Florida lawmakers are considering HB 25, which will create the Keith Davis Family Protection Act, which seeks to eliminate the state’s restrictions on non-economic damages in unlawful death cases, including medical negligence.Under existing Florida law, parents of adult children and deceased parents cannot recover non-economic damages from unlawful death behaviour resulting from medical negligence. Legal experts say this will allow more families to rely on legal reliance.Davis Goldman’s co-management partner Aaron Davis tells Florida every day that there are some things that could happen if the law is repealed.Davis says many lawyers have had to drive away families with strong…