Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday in Apopka that would allow people to use gold or silver coin to pay for bills, calling it a way to give people financial independence from the federal government.

The U.S. Mint has made its final order of penny blanks and plans to stop producing the coin when those run out.

A new survey found Americans are tightening their purse strings because of tariffs, and so are some Central Floridians.

On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report shared its 2025 ranking of every single state in the country, listing them from best to worst.

The White House has released President Donald Trump’s 2026 budget proposal.

When the stock market was climbing in January 2024, Donald Trump knew exactly who deserved credit: He did.

There have been plenty of California residents flocking to Florida over the past few years, but the latest moving report by PODS may explain why.

President Donald Trump is acknowledging that his tariffs could result in fewer and costlier products in the United States.

UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.

Job openings in the United States fell in March as President Donald Trump’s trade wars clouded the economic outlook.

Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.

The forecast looks at housing, unemployment and industry trends across the state, though a big topic of discussion is how wages may change going forward.

From the cost of flights and gas for traveling to the high cost of eggs, your dollar didn’t take you as far this year.

This week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.

This time of year, fireworks retailers are preparing for Fourth of July. But with the tariffs on China, fireworks now cost too much to import.

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S....

U.S. importers are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's staggering 145% levy on Chinese imports.

The upheaval in stocks has been grabbing all the headlines, but there is a bigger problem looming in another corner of the financial markets that rarely gets headlines: Investors are dumping U.S. government bonds.

U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record-high of $6.23 per dozen despite President Donald Trump’s predictions, a drop in wholesale prices and no egg farms having bird flu outbreaks.

In a recent interview, CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger, shared valuable insights for those who have yet to file their taxes.

From chain stores like Walmart to small local stores, to customers, everyone is bracing for the pain.

Despite a pause by President Trump on reciprocal tariffs that were supposed to go into effect on Wednesday, his administration is still implementing a baseline 10% tariff on imports from dozens of countries, as well as a tariff on Chinese imports that is now up to 125%. Here’s what you need to know about the tariffs and what comes next.

The study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively — and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.

President Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession.

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.