Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuits
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuitsNo one hires a lawyer over a $10 overcharge, a $25 junk fee, or a hidden charge buried in the fine print. But what happens when that same charge affects 100,000 people? Or 10 million? Now that’s a different story.
Flagler Beach city commission to vote on 30-camera surveillance network
Read full article: Flagler Beach city commission to vote on 30-camera surveillance networkFlagler Beach is considering a major expansion of its public surveillance network, with a city commission vote scheduled for Thursday on a proposal to install 30 security cameras across town.
Apopka man accused in Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme pleads guilty, court records show
Read full article: Apopka man accused in Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme pleads guilty, court records showAn Apopka man accused of running a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud through Goliath Ventures has agreed to plead guilty, according to court records obtained by News 6 on Tuesday.
DeLand downtown businesses extend hours, team up to boost summer sales
Read full article: DeLand downtown businesses extend hours, team up to boost summer salesDowntown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.
2 FHP officers arrested for fraud, the loophole that may have let it happen
Read full article: 2 FHP officers arrested for fraud, the loophole that may have let it happenTwo Florida Highway Patrol officers are out of a job and facing criminal charges after investigators say they billed a private resort community for days they never showed up to work. News 6 took a closer look at how FHP handles off-duty pay.
USAA returning money to Florida drivers — here’s who qualifies
Read full article: USAA returning money to Florida drivers — here’s who qualifiesHundreds of millions of dollars are heading back to Florida drivers' wallets, and the payouts started this week. USAA is issuing dividend checks and rate reductions to eligible auto policyholders, crediting Florida's recent civil litigation and tort reforms for reducing legal costs — and making the savings possible. In total, between December 2025 and July 2026, USAA will have delivered nearly $1 billion in targeted rate reductions and direct member returns to eligible Florida members.
Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take toll
Read full article: Downtown DeLand businesses struggle as closures, slow summer take tollDowntown DeLand is sounding the alarm. Several high-profile shops and restaurants have closed in recent weeks, and business owners say they are struggling to keep their doors open.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, cabinet green light $90M for immigration enforcement
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis, cabinet green light $90M for immigration enforcementGov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration.
Dollars & Sense: ‘Blue Dot Fever’ — is the concert cancellation trend real, or just a fan theory?
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: ‘Blue Dot Fever’ — is the concert cancellation trend real, or just a fan theory?A mysterious illness appears to be sweeping through the music industry. The symptoms? Suddenly canceled tours, postponed concert dates, and disappointed ticket holders left wondering what happened.
Florida USAA auto members may see rate drops this month. Here’s when
Read full article: Florida USAA auto members may see rate drops this month. Here’s whenUSAA says it's giving Florida members a big round of financial relief — and the company points to some recent Florida laws as one reason the market is improving.
Here’s what was cut from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal
Read full article: Here’s what was cut from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposalAfter state lawmakers approved a tweaked version of a new property tax amendment last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to highlight the differences between his plan and theirs.
Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposal
Read full article: Local governments warn of revenue losses under Florida tax proposalCity leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
Dollars & Sense: Bank of America customers — READ THIS
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Bank of America customers — READ THISEffective May 18, Bank of America says a new arbitration provision in its Online Banking Service Agreement will go into effect. The clause, applicable to many customers with personal banking accounts, governs how future disputes will be resolved.
‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special session
Read full article: ‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special sessionThe Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.
Florida budget considers AI for SNAP eligibility
Read full article: Florida budget considers AI for SNAP eligibilityA provision tucked into the state budget would direct the Department of Children and Families to competitively procure a vendor capable of using machine learning to analyze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, eligibility determinations.
$123K fix underway after employee mistakenly damages Winter Park golf greens
Read full article: $123K fix underway after employee mistakenly damages Winter Park golf greensRepairs are underway after an employee mistakenly sprayed the wrong substance on the greens at the Winter Park Golf Course earlier this month — a mistake city leaders say will cost at least six figures to fix.
CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spending
Read full article: CFO’s visit to Orange County prompts viewer questions about Alligator Alcatraz spendingAfter News 6 posted on Facebook about CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s visit, many viewers expressed a similar sentiment: “What about Alligator Alcatraz?”
Dollars & Sense: Summer jobs for teens
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Summer jobs for teensCollege students hate AI. I mean, they love the fact that AI helps them with writing papers, creating study guides, and answering all sorts of absurd questions – no, college students hate AI because to them, AI is eliminating their entry-level jobs.
Over 500K Florida residents have fled the state. Here’s where they moved
Read full article: Over 500K Florida residents have fled the state. Here’s where they movedFlorida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But there have also been plenty of people who decided to pick up and leave.
Trader Joe’s reveals upcoming Florida location. Here’s where to find it
Read full article: Trader Joe’s reveals upcoming Florida location. Here’s where to find itWith nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joe’s has just unveiled yet another location that’s on the way.
Dollars & Sense: Lipstick, parking lots, and lottery tickets
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Lipstick, parking lots, and lottery ticketsThis story isn’t about doom and gloom; it’s not a prediction, and it’s not a declaration. It’s a look at some of the more unconventional ways economists, analysts, and everyday observers have tried to read the economic tea leaves – long before official numbers come in.
Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendments
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis says ‘we’ll never fix the mess’ without these 2 amendmentsOn Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.