Florida has replaced its hurricane preparedness sales tax holiday with permanent exemptions on some hurricane supplies. But the state may have also lost something more meaningful: its biggest hurricane preparedness campaign.
President Donald Trump is moving to suspend the federal tax on gasoline to help Americans shoulder surging fuel prices caused by the Iran war.
After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.
Travel experts say rising fuel costs are driving up airfare prices, and the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon — leaving many would-be vacationers paying more or rethinking their plans altogether.
Duke Energy customers will get a refund on their bills after the utility collected more than needed for storm restoration costs. The state approved a $90.5 million refund. It means each residential customer will get around $5.62 a month back.
With America’s population aging, it makes sense that the industry expected to see the most growth in the next decade is the home health care industry. But this industry, which will add almost three-quarters of a million new jobs, barely pays $35,000 a year. And in Florida, the need is particularly urgent, advocates say.
The collapse of the U.S.-based Spirit Airlines is leaving both passengers and crew in the lurch. If you had tickets for a Spirit flight, here's what you need to know.
On Feb. 20, in a 6-3 decision, the court ruled the Trump administration had overstepped its authority by using a 1977 emergency law – the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA – to impose sweeping tariffs on imports. More than 3,000 companies have filed suit against the government to secure those refunds; some suits were filed before the ruling was handed down.
As gas prices continue to rise, small businesses that rely on deliveries are being forced to make tough decisions just to keep costs manageable.
U.S. carrier JetBlue has raised its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supplies.
In 2016, Swedish furniture maker IKEA recalled 17.3 million chests and dressers because they were potential tip-over hazards. IKEA says if you still have one of those dressers, whether you bought it from the store or bought it at a yard sale or on Facebook Marketplace, they want it back — and they are prepared to pay for it.
New data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.
People who live in Winter Springs say 5G towers are being installed too close to homes, but it turns out, a Florida law limits how much control the city has over the placement of these towers.
Water bead toys now have new safety rules set by the federal government. The CPSC says that from 2017 to 2022, there were an estimated 6,300 water bead-related ingestion injuries. At least one child, a 10-month-old girl, died in 2023.
If you rely on rideshare apps or food delivery services, you may soon notice longer wait times — or fewer drivers available. Drivers say rising gas prices are cutting into their profits and forcing many to rethink when and where they work.
Gas prices likely won’t be back below $3 a gallon in the near future. So we want to know: What solutions do you have against rising gas prices? We have three apps that could help.
Businesses could round cash sales up or down to the nearest nickel to account for the discontinuation of the penny under a bill that has passed the Florida Senate.
A Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.
Utility companies across Central Florida are asking customers to conserve electricity as unusually cold temperatures are expected to drive up demand on the power grid this weekend. The companies are worried higher electricity usage will lead to power outages.
Hopping into a cold, frost-covered car is not any fun, especially if you are running into issues because of the low temperatures. News 6 stopped by a local mechanic for some helpful reminders as the cold continues.
Amazon said it’s closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations, as the online behemoth focuses on its Whole Foods Market stores and grocery delivery.
With America’s population aging, it makes sense that the industry expected to see the most growth in the next decade is the home health care industry. But this industry, which will add almost three-quarters of a million new jobs, barely pays $35,000 a year. And in Florida, the need is particularly urgent, advocates say.
A recent arrest in Flagler County underscores how online predators are evolving their methods to target children beyond traditional social media platforms.
President Donald Trump has announced he is canceling a planned tariff on U.S. allies in Europe over Greenland.
As the health care system strains with fewer doctors and more patients, two alternative models for family medicine have emerged, moving from the fringes into the mainstream: direct primary care and concierge medicine. Both promise fewer patients, longer visits, and faster access, but at a price. Welcome to fast pass health care.
The discount grocery chain Aldi is expanding rapidly and plans to open more than 180 U.S. stores this year as more Americans skip nights out at restaurants and cook at home due to anxiety over the nation’s economy.
President Donald Trump signed a New Year’s Eve proclamation delaying increased tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets and vanities for a year, citing ongoing trade talks.
In a story published Dec. 26, 2025, about holiday shopping trends, The Associated Press erroneously reported that clothing, and electronics stores traditionally see sales rise during the holiday and that thrift stores recorded a 5.5% increase in sales over the Black Friday weekend, citing Placer.
A new Consumer Reports investigation found that Instacart has been running AI-assisted pricing experiments across several major grocery chains, and in some cases, the discrepancies were significant.
Federal health officials have expanded an outbreak of infant botulism tied to ByHeart baby formula to include any illnesses reported since the company began production in 2022.
Early-bird shoppers fanned out to local stores in search of holiday bargains. One store in particular was packed on Thanksgiving, Orlando’s newly opened H Mart.
Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.
Kroger’s decision to end its delivery service in Florida shocked customers, but there are several grocery stores that either offer their own delivery services, or partner with a delivery group. Here is what you need to know about each one.
President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities.
If you enjoy searching for chairs to reupholster, vintage cookware, or clothes and toys to flip on eBay, you might want to point your car toward the Florida Atlantic coast. The A1A Super Scenic Garage Sale returns for its 17th year.
Patients at The Villages Health were told the company's sale earlier this year would not affect their care. But negotiations between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners could mean thousands will have to find new Medicare plans, change doctors, or pay more money.
The Florida Automated Vehicles (FAV) Summit is wrapping up today after three days of test rides, technology demonstrations and policy discussions aimed at accelerating the future of transportation across the state.
Most major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday expenses make it difficult to achieve, the Florida Atlantic University poll found.
Kimberly-Clark is buying Tylenol maker Kenvue in an approximately $48.7 billion cash-and-stock deal, creating a massive consumer health goods company.
The government shutdown stretching into November will have a huge impact on millions of Americans, but only a handful of federal safety net programs are affected.
As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.
More Orange County residents have had their medical debt eliminated, thanks to a county program that has wiped out more than half a billion in medical debt so far. In August 2024, Orange County commissioners agreed to set up the debt relief program, using $4.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The Trump administration is moving to overrule state laws that protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt.
Most Americans are paying record-high health care premiums, deductibles, and cost shares. One trend contributing to rising health care costs that most people didn’t have on their bingo card: accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence.
Nearly 3 million people in Florida, about 1 in 8 Floridians, receive SNAP benefits, and if the government shutdown continues into next month, they may have to go without that money for food. How to find food help if you need it.
Orlando International Airport will welcome Iberia to Terminal C, where it will begin nonstop flights between Orlando and Madrid. The Spanish flag carrier will run nonstop flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.
Like just about everything else, payday lenders have gone digital, with trips to a physical storefront replaced by the convenience of an app. When it comes to the fundamental risks of a payday loan, to borrow from Led Zeppelin, “the song remains the same.”
Each fall, millions of Americans face an important decision: what kind of health coverage will protect them and their families next year? It’s open enrollment season, the annual window to review, renew, or adjust your health insurance benefits.
The Food and Drug Administration is announcing the first round of drugs that will receive drastically expedited reviews at the agency.
Gold, silver, jewelry, foreign cash, a program from the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, sports cards, pogs, and more are up for auction by the state of Florida this weekend. The state is hosting its unclaimed property auction on Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport on T.G. Lee Boulevard.
President Donald Trump says he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.
The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.
The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.
More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
Shares of some big drugmakers rose Friday as Wall Street started sorting out the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement.
Hundreds lined up in Orlando on Thursday for the grand opening of Florida’s first H Mart. The Asian supermarket has a significant “cult following,” and the location at 7501 W. Colonial Drive is one of H Mart’s largest.
The federal government’s clean vehicle tax credit, which has been helping drivers shave up to $7,500 off the cost of a new EV (or up to $4,000 on qualifying used models), is set to expire on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Imagine finding a hangtag on your door with a water bill for more than $4,400—for just one month. That’s the reality Annika Martin is facing in Wedgefield, a community in East Orange County.
“What we’re seeing are kids in packs of e-bikes, ignoring the rules of the roadway,” said Winter Springs Police Chief Matt Tracht. “You have to stop at stop signs. You have to operate it like you’re operating a vehicle.”
Residents who live in a Paso County manufactured home community are suing the property owner due to significant lot rent increases. According to the lawsuit, some residents saw a rent increase of 126% in one year.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market.
The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs.
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.
The Trump administration has decided to abandon a Biden-era plan that would have required airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for stranded passengers when airlines cause flight cancellations or changes.
A federal jury has ordered Google to pay $425.7 million for improperly snooping on people’s smartphones during a nearly decade-long period of intrusions.
The Trump administration is taking the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping import taxes under federal law.
On Aug. 29, the Trump administration officially ended the de minimis customs exemption for all international shipments under $800.
More companies are recalling tens of thousands of packages of imported shrimp that may contain radioactive contamination.
Ford is recalling more than 355,000 of its pickup trucks across the U.S. because of an instrument panel display failure that’s resulted in critical information, like warning lights and vehicle speed, not showing up on the dashboard.
Central Florida residents can expect extreme heat this week, with “feels like” readings forecasted to reach between 106 and 112 degrees across the entire region, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.
Five million above-ground swimming pools are under a recall because a part of the pool’s design made it easier for young children to get in, leading to nine drownings in six states.
The debate over whether Coca-Cola should use high-fructose corn syrup or cane sugar in its signature cola obscures an important fact: Consumers are increasingly looking for Coke with no sugar at all.
The U.S. government says it's placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff.
President Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
