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‘We are in a crisis:’ Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlash
Read full article: ‘We are in a crisis:’ Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlashA decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.
Daytona Beach city auditor defends fire department audit amid commissioner pushback
Read full article: Daytona Beach city auditor defends fire department audit amid commissioner pushbackThe Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.
‘Let’s do it’: Apopka mayor previews discussion over forensic audit
Read full article: ‘Let’s do it’: Apopka mayor previews discussion over forensic auditIn one of his last city commission meetings as mayor of Apopka, Bryan Nelson is drawing attention to a topic that commissioners abandoned two years ago.
‘Stay tuned:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the works
Read full article: ‘Stay tuned:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the worksEven after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.
Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparel
Read full article: Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparelNew data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.
All options on the table on how Groveland will spend repayment money from Kroger
Read full article: All options on the table on how Groveland will spend repayment money from KrogerThe City of Groveland is exploring all options when it comes to how they will be spending the repayment money they received from Kroger. This comes after the facility shut its doors earlier this year, leaving about a thousand people without a job. Council says they need a better picture on where the city could be at in the next decade.
Dollars & Sense: Spring cleaning your financial records
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Spring cleaning your financial recordsWe all know about the adage that spring cleaning is a great time to reset yourself for the year to come. Like spring cleaning your house, there’s something to be said for spring cleaning your finances as well.
Dollars & Sense: If it’s March, it’s time to think about your taxes. Yay.
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: If it’s March, it’s time to think about your taxes. Yay.Before you get too down about tax season, here’s some good news: for many Americans, filing this year will be easier – and cheaper – than ever.
Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park bar
Read full article: Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park barOfficials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.
Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers say
Read full article: Florida facing ‘demographic cliff’ as deaths outpace births, researchers sayFlorida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.
‘We’ve still gotta be profitable:’ Charter fishermen could consider fuel surcharge to offset high gas prices
Read full article: ‘We’ve still gotta be profitable:’ Charter fishermen could consider fuel surcharge to offset high gas pricesHigher gas prices are cutting into the profits of charter fishermen who are now weighing, due to the war in Iran, whether to charge customers more to take a fishing trip.
Septic-to-sewer conversion could cost Port St. John homeowners up to $100K
Read full article: Septic-to-sewer conversion could cost Port St. John homeowners up to $100KAs more homes convert their septic tank systems to the sewer, the problem for homeowners on one side of Fay Boulevard is that the sewer line is on the other side of the divided four-lane highway.
These are the 4 best home insurance companies in Florida, ranked
Read full article: These are the 4 best home insurance companies in Florida, rankedWith natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, it’s little surprise how much of a hassle it can be to find an effective homeowner’s insurance provider.
How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?
Read full article: How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?A new poll shows that while a majority of voters would vote in favor of significant property tax cuts in Florida, it may not be enough support to actually pass an amendment at the ballot box.
Osceola County Sheriff’s Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriff
Read full article: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriffIn the wake of former Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s arrest and suspension from office, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is working to rebuild public confidence.
FAFSA: It’s that time of year…again
Read full article: FAFSA: It’s that time of year…againFebruary marks National Financial Aid Awareness Month, a time when students and families across the country turn their attention to one of the most important – and sometimes intimidating – steps in paying for college.