Dollars & Sense: Billions of dollars go unclaimed – millions of people are missing out
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Billions of dollars go unclaimed – millions of people are missing outUnclaimed funds – sometimes called unclaimed property – are financial assets that belong to people but have been lost, forgotten, or left inactive for a period of time.
Florida gas prices surge again—here are 3 apps that can help you save at the pump
Read full article: Florida gas prices surge again—here are 3 apps that can help you save at the pumpAAA says gas prices spiked another 31 cents this week, pushing the statewide average to $4.46 a gallon. In Flagler County, it’s even higher at $4.54.
‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closure
Read full article: ‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closureThe shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left hundreds of employees in Orlando facing uncertainty, heartbreak and questions about how they will move forward after suddenly losing their jobs.
Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about future
Read full article: Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about futureBrightline Trains Florida brought in more money in its latest audit, reporting $214 million in revenue in 2025, up from $188 million in 2024. Most of that total — nearly $199 million — came from ticket sales and other passenger purchases.
WOW! drops subcontractor, promises new oversight after repeated Longwood water main breaks
Read full article: WOW! drops subcontractor, promises new oversight after repeated Longwood water main breaksAfter News 6 reached out directly, a WOW! spokesperson confirmed that the company would no longer be working with the subcontractor and outlined what other changes they would be making to prevent future incidents.
Dollars & Sense: Rethinking the job market
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Rethinking the job marketFrom overqualified grads to delayed retirements, the job market in 2026 isn’t working the way it used to. Americans are rethinking work – not by choice – but because the career path they once envisioned is shifting.
‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
Read full article: ‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts downThe Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.
Central Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery company
Read full article: Central Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery companyA Umatilla woman battling cancer found a dog on Facebook to help her through treatment, but she says it was all part of a lie, and now, she is out thousands of dollars.
Crazy Hot Buys closing at Oviedo Mall months after opening. Why the mall wants that space open
Read full article: Crazy Hot Buys closing at Oviedo Mall months after opening. Why the mall wants that space openCrazy Hot Buys, the liquidation outlet store that opened at the Oviedo Mall on Black Friday, will be closing its doors next month - just five months after moving into the former Sears location.
Central Florida woman faces 120 years in prison over $3.9M embezzlement scheme
Read full article: Central Florida woman faces 120 years in prison over $3.9M embezzlement schemeA Clermont woman has been charged after being accused of embezzling close to $4 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice system
Read full article: ‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice systemA lack of space in state-run mental health facilities and growing waitlists point to a system balancing legal standards, medical opinions, and limited resources—often under intense pressure.
Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle East
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Airlines, passengers feel the pinch from the war in the Middle EastIf you’re planning a late spring or summer trip and it involves a plane ticket – and you haven’t booked it yet – I have some bad news.
New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Here’s what you can no longer buy
Read full article: New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Here’s what you can no longer buyThe new crackdown comes thanks to a new pilot program, which allows states to block the purchases of certain goods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-go
Read full article: High prices? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-goAnyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.
REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in America
Read full article: REPORT: Florida’s best city for rent is still among the worst in AmericaA new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.
Lululemon under investigation over ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear
Read full article: Lululemon under investigation over ‘forever chemicals’ in activewearTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Monday that his office is reviewing whether the company misled customers about the health impacts of its products, according to CBS News.
Betting on tomorrow: turning a prediction into a payday
Read full article: Betting on tomorrow: turning a prediction into a paydayHave you ever told your friend “I’ll bet you $5 so and so wins a game” or “Who do you think is going to win an election?” That’s the thought process behind prediction markets.
Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone can’t have property tax cuts
Read full article: Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone can’t have property tax cutsDeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
Orlando parking lot sparks complaints over surprise $55 charge
Read full article: Orlando parking lot sparks complaints over surprise $55 chargeA Central Florida man received a $55 parking notice after his spouse briefly entered and exited a lot in Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood, without parking there, while dropping off his mother at a restaurant.
Volusia County defends beach renourishment after rough surf carves small cliffs into coastline
Read full article: Volusia County defends beach renourishment after rough surf carves small cliffs into coastlineRough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.
‘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.