Carol Burke
Carol runs the business and economy desk from Jacksonville. Her reporting career includes more than a decade covering business, finance, and labor at regional daily newspapers and a national business publication. She is the editor most likely to reach for the underlying numbers on a story and the one who insists on distinguishing what a company has actually announced from what its press release wants readers to think it announced.
Why Grocery Prices Stopped Falling in SeptemberFor most of the year, grocery prices eased. September broke that pattern, as transport, weather, and labor costs stalled the decline.
Why Small Businesses Are Rethinking Holiday HiringSmall businesses are entering the holiday season with tighter schedules, more cautious forecasts, and a different approach to seasonal staffing.
Office Leases Are Shrinking. Here Is Where the Space Is GoingCompanies are signing smaller leases while redesigning the space they keep for collaboration, client meetings, and flexible teams.
How Rising Insurance Premiums Are Reshaping Household BudgetsHigher home, auto, and health premiums are forcing households to revisit deductibles, coverage levels, and monthly spending.