As sweeping international tariffs take effect, small businesses across Central Florida are feeling the pressure, including Winter Park Cycles, which is warning customers of potential price increases due to the rising cost of imported bicycle parts.

President Donald Trump is sounding an upbeat note about his tariffs even as the stock market reacted by falling more than 1,600 points.

It makes most of its money from cruise ships, but Port Canaveral also calls itself Central Florida’s gateway to global commerce. With President Trump’s tariffs on all international imports, some wonder how our local economy will be affected.

In 2023, over 1.2 million Canadians visited Orlando, according to the tourism group Visit Orlando. There are concerns that impending tariffs could lead to an economic hit for the area.

Florida drivers are paying more at the tolls, and for now, there’s no relief in sight.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.

Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.

President Donald Trump says he will place a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from Venezuela.

As of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, which is 2 cents lower than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order massively downsizing the U.S. Department of Education.

With the Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2035 and absent any reforms, current payroll taxes will only be able to fund 83 percent of the scheduled benefits.

As the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.

Lawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.

President Donald Trump’s threat to double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada has led the provincial government of Ontario to suspend its planned surcharges on electricity sold to the United States.

On Monday, Florida lawmakers discussed a bill that would craft exemptions to the state’s minimum wage rules.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.

Scrambling to replace their health insurance and to find new work, some fired federal workers are running into another unexpected unpleasantry: Relatives cheering their job loss.

Property taxes have become a hot-button issue in Florida recently, with many lawmakers looking to eliminate them altogether.

Homeowners often feel the stress when their property tax bill arrives in the mail. Removing this burden could be appealing, though it comes with a new set of challenges.

As Orange County continues to see record tourism tax revenues, Orlando lawmakers are looking to change how this money can be spent.

President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports went into effect on Tuesday morning, expected to impact a slew of products including cars and car parts.

The base-rate proposal, filed at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $1.545 billion in 2026 and $927 million in 2027.

While the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of “Education” and “Economy.”

A new age-restricted residential community being built in Palm Coast under the "Live Local Act" will bring more affordable housing, according to a news release from the city.

As the tax filing deadline approaches, many Americans are preparing to submit their returns. News 6 anchor Lisa Bell recently spoke with an expert to discuss what taxpayers need to know this year.

A recent poll from a Florida business group suggests state residents are most concerned with the cost of insurance and the pressures of inflation above all else.

The Cato Institute has released its “Fiscal Policy Report Card” for 2024, examining governors across the state to see how well they’ve handled their respective state’s finances.

A Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state — one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.

The National Treasury Employees Union and former IRS employees say around 100 or 1/3 of employees at the Orlando offices received their termination letter on Wednesday or Thursday. Why workers say this could impact you.

During a speech in Miami, President Donald Trump floated a plan to pay out “DOGE Dividend” stimulus checks to taxpayers.

If you’re a homeowner in the Sunshine State, this might just come as welcome news.

Joann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.

The latest inflation report shows prices were up in January, pushing the annual inflation rate to 3%. News 6 Anchor Lisa Bell spoke with CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger to dig deeper into the Consumer Price Index.

President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to stop minting pennies.

Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition.

According to the UCF business incubator program director, 40% of the companies it works with depend on federal funds.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives.

The U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary.

A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fueling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.

A new food pantry opened in Apopka for residents in need.

Osceola County Housing and Community Services has announced the opening of applications for its Tenant-Based Rental Assistance program.

In 2019, the U.S. implemented a 25% tariff on wines from multiple European countries. Although that tariff has since expired, we spoke with an Orlando restaurant owner who says he still feels the impact of that decision to this day.

A senior official says Canada is looking at putting retaliatory tariffs on American orange juice, sinks, toilets and some steel products if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump goes ahead with his threat to impose 25% on all Canadian products.

Walt Disney World annual passholders can now save up to 40% on rooms when booking most nights in June and July and 35% through May.

A new ordinance that went into effect New Year’s Day limits the sale of alcohol after midnight for restaurants and bars in Winter Garden without a special permit.

The “Social Security Fairness Act” features plans to amend Social Security rules for millions, though it’ll have to get a presidential signature before going into effect.

If you're looking to hit the beach more in the new year, big changes are coming in Volusia County.

With four days until Christmas, shoppers are expected to take advantage of the last Saturday before the big holiday.

The largest party supply store in the United States is going out of business after a 40-year run.

In a year marked by the closures of beloved restaurants like Kappy's Subs in Maitland, Pom Pom's Teahouse in the Milk District, and Hamburger Mary's Downtown, the Central Florida restaurant scene is facing unprecedented challenges.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said Thursday it's capping overdraft fees at $5 with a rule set to take effect in October 2025, if it isn't overturned by Congress or altered under a Trump administration.

If you’ve been to a grocery store recently, you’ve likely noticed that food prices are soaring.

Forty-seven percent of parents say they purchased a toy from an online source that they later found or suspected was fake, according to a survey by The Toy Association.

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

Egg prices are on the rise again as a lingering outbreak of bird flu coincides with high demand during the holiday baking season.

One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the views of his top contenders there reflect broader questions about how the president-elect might wield tariffs in his new administration.

LendingTree recently rated 50 metros where people are averaging the highest debt, not including mortgages. Orlando is in the top ten.

Of the 50 metros examined in this list, Austin, Texas was considered the most debt-ridden thanks to its high growth in recent years. But several Florida cities made it into the top 10.

Inflation has caused costs to skyrocket for many Americans. But even as it cools, it's still threatening the value of your savings account.

Following the results of the Nov. 5 election, there has been a major spike in the U.S. stock market.

For the second time in three months, the Federal Reserve issued a cut to its federal funds rate on Thursday.

The Federal Reserve cut its key rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump’s presidential election victory this week.

According the U.S. Labor Department, America's employers added just 12,000 jobs in October, but economists say that relatively low number was affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as labor strikes from companies like Boeing which left a lot of people off the payrolls.

Florida gas prices are holding steady following Hurricane Milton in Florida.

While not as high as other states, Florida's median income fell well below the figure needed, according to the study.

News 6 was with US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, when he got the news that the Biden Administration can — at least temporarily — move forward with student loan forgiveness.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order directing state agencies including the Florida National Guard and Florida State Guard to be ready to “maintain order” at seaports amid potential impacts from the ongoing International Longshoreman’s Association strike.

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.

Four busy Florida ports will see direct impacts from an International Longshoremen’s Association strike for higher wages that began Tuesday.

This includes providing buyers with filed insurance claims related to flood damage and disclosing whether federal assistance was given due to flooding.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy.

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

In terms of financial risk, the study shows that Florida has the second highest fire risk in the country, with losses expected to reach $269 million.

News 6 spoke with a financial expert who says the Fed interest rate cut by 0.50 percentage points provides different opportunities.

With inflation barely above their target level, Fed officials have been shifting their focus toward supporting a weakening job market and achieving a rare “soft landing,” whereby it curbs inflation without causing a sharp recession.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates that helped tame inflation but also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.

Commissioners in Osceola County are voting on a proposal to raise mobility fees on new construction projects.

A major new development cleared a major hurdle towards construction, even though some locals don't like the massive plan.

Volusia County residents will soon be able to register vehicles to drive on beaches and to park in off-beach lots for free.

The continued higher costs have forced Americans to make changes to their spending habits.

An Orlando hotel could be converted into new affordable housing, according to a project proposal.

Economists reported that ticket sales came in at $9.417 billion during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, which ended June 30. That was down from $9.8 billion in the previous fiscal year and was $132.5 million less than anticipated.

Figures from June show a jump of over 1,700% from the same timeframe just three years ago.

The list analyzes factors like education, economy, public infrastructure, safety and the environment to determine which states performed the best — and which still have room to improve.

Florida gas prices dropped 13 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA.

If you're looking to avoid off-beach or on-beach parking fees, we've got you covered.

Despite the announcement, company officials said the chain is restructuring 44 of its remaining core locations, as well as planning to open a new one.

A lackluster jobs report released on Friday led to a major stock market sell-off on Monday.

Markets on Wall Street and in Asia are stabilizing Tuesday following a mini-panic caused by an assortment of factors that stretched from late last week through Monday.

Circle K announced that locations across the eastern U.S. will be offering a fuel savings event to celebrate the final stretch of summer.

The list examines factors like academic performance and school safety to determine which states placed at the top.

Tired of paying your rental car company an extra $5 or even $10 per day just for the privilege of using the company's toll transponder? And that's on top of the cost of the tolls themselves. You do have another option.

Floridians have upcoming opportunities to save with these two tax-free holidays.

The average for Florida gas prices reversed course after rising 11 cents early last week and dropped 7 cents in the past four days.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis poked at politicians in Washington, D.C. on Friday after Fitch again affirmed the state's highest possible credit rating.

The most recent estimates indicate that Florida will gain enough people each year to fill a city nearly the size of Orlando.

Florida’s statewide sales tax holiday begins on Monday, July 29, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 11 this year.

Florida gas prices are at the lowest it’s been since the beginning of July, according to AAA.

Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.

Starting next year, if you want to visit Volusia County’s beaches, expect to pay more for parking.