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WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis meets with Montana governor in Helena
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis meets with Montana governor in HelenaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold two news conferences on Monday at the state capitols in Idaho and Montana, according to the governor's office.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
๐ข Luxury for less: Best U.S. ZIP codes to find deals on upscale apartments
Read full article: ๐ข Luxury for less: Best U.S. ZIP codes to find deals on upscale apartmentsFinding a stylish apartment with excellent amenities in a desirable neighborhood at a reasonable price is a goal for many renters. However, not many realize that such opportunities exist.
Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes โ but only if you have these
Read full article: Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes โ but only if you have theseOne of the latest Florida amendment proposals aimed at cutting property taxes gained legs on Thursday after it passed through a House committee meeting.
Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changes
Read full article: Cocoa Beach commissioners signal flexibility on short-term rental changesDuring a three-hour commission meeting Thursday night, commissioners voted unanimously to enact a 30-day "grace period" for the payment of vacation registration fees and late fees.
Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cuts
Read full article: Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cutsWith 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.
Did you buy a car from someone recently? It may have been stolen, Florida deputies claim
Read full article: Did you buy a car from someone recently? It may have been stolen, Florida deputies claimThe Orange County Sheriffโs Office is warning Central Florida residents about a recent scam trend involving stolen cars and fake VINs.
Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effect
Read full article: Central Florida businesses brace for price increases as tariffs take effectAs 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.
Could โGranny Flatsโ solve Floridaโs housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think so
Read full article: Could โGranny Flatsโ solve Floridaโs housing problem? Lawmakers seem to think soLawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.
Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claiming
Read full article: Getting results for your money: When property damage is worth claimingWith an EF-2 tornado comes major wind damage and several Seminole County property owners are cleaning up and figuring out whatโs covered by their homeownerโs insurance policies.
Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Hereโs the list of proposals
Read full article: Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Hereโs the list of proposalsProperty taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.
โJust eliminate it entirely:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes
Read full article: โJust eliminate it entirely:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxesOn Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.
These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?
Read full article: These Florida cities have the best credit scores. Just how high are they?The ranking examines the median credit scores of residents from across 182 American cities to โgive credit where credit is literally and figuratively due.โ
โWorth looking at:โ Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Read full article: โWorth looking at:โ Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxesHomeowners 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.
President Trumpโs face could be put on these dollar bills. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: President Trumpโs face could be put on these dollar bills. Hereโs what to knowIt might sound strange, but bills introduced this year could put Trumpโs mug right in line with many other iconic former presidents.
Hereโs how Trumpโs latest tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports affect your wallet
Read full article: Hereโs how Trumpโs latest tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports affect your walletPresident Donald Trumpโs 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.
Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Hereโs your answer
Read full article: Why was Florida ranked the top state for education, economy? Hereโs your answerWhile the Sunshine State ranked No. 9 overall, it placed as the top state nationwide for the categories of โEducationโ and โEconomy.โ
Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentives
Read full article: Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentivesFlorida was once a cost-effective destination for movie and TV productions, but the state's film industry began to decline after lawmakers eliminated financial incentives for out-of-state filmmakers in 2016.
Comptroller audit shows Orange County overpaid nonprofit by $101K
Read full article: Comptroller audit shows Orange County overpaid nonprofit by $101KThe report includes concessions from county officials, who agreed with the assessment that there was a "significant overpayment" and that "the contracted rate was probably unreasonably high."
One of Americaโs oldest ice cream shops is coming to Orlando. Hereโs when
Read full article: One of Americaโs oldest ice cream shops is coming to Orlando. Hereโs whenThe nearly 100-year-old ice cream chain is planning a grand opening celebration with a special surprise for the first guests in line.
Is this the โhardest-workingโ city in Florida? Hereโs how it shapes up
Read full article: Is this the โhardest-workingโ city in Florida? Hereโs how it shapes upThe study examined average workweek hours, leisure time, employment rates, and several other factors to determine which cities put in the most effort.
Conspiracy drained over $1M from Florida school employeesโ retirement funds
Read full article: Conspiracy drained over $1M from Florida school employeesโ retirement fundsA Volusia County man is among five Florida residents who have been accused in a scheme to drain over $1 million from retirement funds for elderly retired Florida school district employees, according to the U.S. Attorneyโs Office.
These are the most โsinfulโ states in the country. How did Florida rank?
Read full article: These are the most โsinfulโ states in the country. How did Florida rank?On Monday, WalletHub released its 2025 list of the most โsinfulโ states in the country, looking at the โvirtues and vicesโ that each state exhibits.
Bitcoin blackmail scheme targets Central Florida residents
Read full article: Bitcoin blackmail scheme targets Central Florida residentsScammers are sending blackmail emails to people claiming to have embarrassing videos and demanding payment via bitcoin. One of News 6's meteorologists has received several of these messages.
U.S. governors ranked on fiscal policy. How did Florida Gov. DeSantis fare?
Read full article: U.S. governors ranked on fiscal policy. How did Florida Gov. DeSantis fare?The Cato Institute has released its โFiscal Policy Report Cardโ for 2024, examining governors across the state to see how well theyโve handled their respective stateโs finances.
This Florida city has the most people in โfinancial distress.โ Hereโs why
Read full article: This Florida city has the most people in โfinancial distress.โ Hereโs whyThis month, WalletHub has released its 2025 study detailing which cities across the nation have the most people in financial distress.
๐ก Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Florida
Read full article: ๐ก Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in FloridaThe real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.
New sales tax holiday in Florida? Thatโs what this bill could bring to the table
Read full article: New sales tax holiday in Florida? Thatโs what this bill could bring to the tableA Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state โ one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.
Publix is not the most satisfying grocer in Florida, study finds. Hereโs the ranking
Read full article: Publix is not the most satisfying grocer in Florida, study finds. Hereโs the rankingThe study examines several benchmarks for determining customer experiences at grocery stores, including the convenience of store hours/locations, checkout speed, and store layouts.
Trump floats plan to pay out DOGE stimulus checks. Hereโs how much you could get
Read full article: Trump floats plan to pay out DOGE stimulus checks. Hereโs how much you could getDuring a speech in Miami, President Donald Trump floated a plan to pay out โDOGE Dividendโ stimulus checks to taxpayers.
Florida Gov. DeSantisโ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roads
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantisโ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roadsThis month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his latest budget recommendations, which could bring significant changes to some of the stateโs biggest highways.
Publix rolls out โsoftestโ sub roll yet as next Central Florida store looms
Read full article: Publix rolls out โsoftestโ sub roll yet as next Central Florida store loomsPublix announced that it was rolling out its โsoftestโ sub roll yet โ just in time for its next Central Florida location to open.
โStay tuned:โ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?
Read full article: โStay tuned:โ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to put the stateโs property tax in his crosshairs this week after voicing his position on social media.
Chase to decline Zelle payments originating from social media
Read full article: Chase to decline Zelle payments originating from social mediaConsumer banking company Chase will not allow its users to send Zelle payments from contacts originating from social media in order to protect users from scams, it said in an email.
Florida city says itโs now OK to raise and keep backyard chickens
Read full article: Florida city says itโs now OK to raise and keep backyard chickensAs egg prices soar and some grocery stores place limits on how much you can buy, Clermont has changed its law to allow its residents to raise and keep backyard chickens.
Complete your fragrance collection with Bath & Body Worksโ new Disney Princess scents
Read full article: Complete your fragrance collection with Bath & Body Worksโ new Disney Princess scentsBath & Body Works announced its collaboration with Disney, launching an enchanting new fragrance line inspired by six Disney Princesses.
Florida budget vetoes eyed amid broader dispute
Read full article: Florida budget vetoes eyed amid broader disputeSpecial Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantisโ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible overrides amid a dispute between the governor and Republican legislative leaders over immigration-enforcement plans.
โTotal control:โ $1 million Florida condo scandal sparks manhunt, fee spikes for residents
Read full article: โTotal control:โ $1 million Florida condo scandal sparks manhunt, fee spikes for residentsDetectives searched the COA president's condo unit last year, though by that time, he'd already fled, according to the sheriff's office.
Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concerns
Read full article: Cocoa Beach considers higher fees for short-term rentals amid resident concernsThe city of Cocoa Beach is considering raising fees for short-term rental properties in response to growing complaints from residents about noise, parking issues, and other disturbances.
โThey wonโt come to the bargaining table:โ Brevard County criticizes firefighters rallying for higher pay
Read full article: โThey wonโt come to the bargaining table:โ Brevard County criticizes firefighters rallying for higher payIt's been more than a year now since Brevard County and its firefighters got to work on a new contract. As difficult negotiations continue, more than 100 firefighters have quit their jobs in search of better pay and work-life balance.
Energy checks can help Duke customers save money. Hereโs how it works
Read full article: Energy checks can help Duke customers save money. Hereโs how it worksDuke Energy customers will start to see higher bills in March, and now is the time home and business owners might want to rethink their energy goals
Want a job? These are the best Florida companies to work for โ hereโs why
Read full article: Want a job? These are the best Florida companies to work for โ hereโs whyHeading into 2025, many workers may be looking for a new place to advance their careers and get more of what they want from their jobs.
Over $4M in unclaimed property available in Orlando. Hereโs how you can check
Read full article: Over $4M in unclaimed property available in Orlando. Hereโs how you can checkChief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis revealed that over $33 million in unclaimed property was returned to Floridians in January alone, contributing to a total of more than $2.7 billion returned since he assumed office in 2017.
โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hike
Read full article: โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hikeFor a homeowner who pays $100 per month in utilities to the City of Oviedo, that bill will increase to around $108 as of this month.
Electric bill rising as the temperature drops? 5 tips to save money and keep warm
Read full article: Electric bill rising as the temperature drops? 5 tips to save money and keep warmJust like keeping your house cool in the summer can cost you more, staying warm by turning on the heat can cause your electric bill to rise too.
These 37 new Florida bills were filed last week. Hereโs the lineup
Read full article: These 37 new Florida bills were filed last week. Hereโs the lineupThese pieces of legislation cover a wide variety of subjects, including gun ownership, charter schools, business practices and affordable housing.
โฝ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: โฝ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekPresident-elect Donald Trump is angling to reverse an offshore oil and gas drilling ban along U.S. coastlines, a policy recently implemented by the Biden administration, as soon as he takes office in late January.
Florida part of nationwide Direct File expansion by IRS. What does that mean?
Read full article: Florida part of nationwide Direct File expansion by IRS. What does that mean?The Internal Revenue Service is expanding its Direct File program to all 50 states following a successful pilot in 12 states, including Florida.
Macyโs set to close these Florida stores by March. Hereโs what to expect
Read full article: Macyโs set to close these Florida stores by March. Hereโs what to expectMacyโs announced on Thursday that the company is closing dozens of its stores nationwide as part of a โBold New Chapterโ corporate strategy.
Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed cams
Read full article: Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed camsOsceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.
โThis levels the playing field:โ Orange County opens Financial Empowerment Center
Read full article: โThis levels the playing field:โ Orange County opens Financial Empowerment CenterIf getting your finances under control is one of your goals for 2025, you're in luck if you live or work in Orange County.
Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scrambling
Read full article: Lake County daycare closes amid massive rent hike, leaving families scramblingFamilies in Lake County are facing uncertainty after the sudden announcement that the Waterman Early Learning Academy will shut its doors on Jan. 10.
Will the โSocial Security Fairness Actโ become law? Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Will the โSocial Security Fairness Actโ become law? Hereโs what to knowThe โSocial Security Fairness Actโ features plans to amend Social Security rules for millions, though itโll have to get a presidential signature before going into effect.
Hereโs when these Central Florida malls will close on Christmas Eve
Read full article: Hereโs when these Central Florida malls will close on Christmas EveChristmas Day is less than a day away, and many stores in Central Florida will be closing early on Christmas Eve in celebration of the holiday.
Central Florida retailers expect big numbers for last-minute Super Saturday shopping
Read full article: Central Florida retailers expect big numbers for last-minute Super Saturday shoppingWith four days until Christmas, shoppers are expected to take advantage of the last Saturday before the big holiday.
Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claims
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claimsThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections issued a press release on Friday defending Supervisor Glen Gilzean against allegations of illegal budget withdrawals.