Dollars & Sense: Diploma in hand โ debt on deck
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Diploma in hand โ debt on deckWhile employers continue adding jobs nationwide, entry-level opportunities have become harder to find, leaving many young adults anxious about their financial future just as they start to pay off their student loan debt.
New limited-edition โPickle Smoothieโ on sale at Smoothie King in Florida
Read full article: New limited-edition โPickle Smoothieโ on sale at Smoothie King in FloridaAfter unveiling a โTomato Ketchup Smoothieโ last year, Smoothie King is now unveiling its first-ever โPickle Smoothieโ at locations nationwide โ including right here in Florida.
Dollars & Sense: The hidden industry tracking your life
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The hidden industry tracking your lifeYears ago, searching for yourself or your family online might have seemed creepy. Today, experts say itโs essential. A simple search can reveal just how much of your personal information is publicly available โ from addresses and phone numbers to relatives and past residences.
Dollars & Sense: Billions of dollars go unclaimed โ millions of people are missing out
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Billions of dollars go unclaimed โ millions of people are missing outUnclaimed funds โ sometimes called unclaimed property โ are financial assets that belong to people but have been lost, forgotten, or left inactive for a period of time.
Florida gas prices surge againโhere are 3 apps that can help you save at the pump
Read full article: Florida gas prices surge againโhere 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, itโs even higher at $4.54.
โWe just all need help:โ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closure
Read full article: โWe just all need help:โ 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 โsubstantial doubtโ about future
Read full article: Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags โsubstantial doubtโ 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 โ nearly $199 million โ 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 isnโt working the way it used to.ย Americans are rethinking workย โ not by choice โ but because the career path they once envisioned is shifting.
โCould be considered a red flag:โ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
Read full article: โCould be considered a red flag:โ 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
Read full article: Crazy Hot Buys closing at Oviedo Mall months after openingCrazy 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 in to 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. Attorneyโs Office.
โHouse of Cards:โ Mental health crisis in Floridaโs criminal justice system
Read full article: โHouse of Cards:โ Mental health crisis in Floridaโs 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 resourcesโoften 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 youโre planning a late spring or summer trip and it involves a plane ticket โ and you havenโt booked it yet โ I have some bad news.
New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Hereโs what you can no longer buy
Read full article: New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Hereโs 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).
REPORT: Floridaโs best city for rent is still among the worst in America
Read full article: REPORT: Floridaโs 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.
High prices? Hereโs why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-go
Read full article: High prices? Hereโs why Florida Gov. DeSantis says gas tax cuts are a no-goAnyone whoโs 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.
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 โIโll bet you $5 so and so wins a gameโ or โWho do you think is going to win an election?โ Thatโs the thought process behind prediction markets.
Hereโs why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone canโt have property tax cuts
Read full article: Hereโs why Florida Gov. DeSantis says seniors alone canโt 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 Orlandoโs 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 Countyโs coastline โ prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.
โWe are in a crisis:โ Budget cuts in Orange County schools eliminate student support roles, sparking backlash
Read full article: โWe are in a crisis:โ 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 Floridaโs 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 โ and his methods โ under fire.
โLetโs do itโ: Apopka mayor previews discussion over forensic audit
Read full article: โLetโs do itโ: 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.
โStay tuned:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the works
Read full article: โStay tuned:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis says property tax cuts are in the worksEven after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.
Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparel
Read full article: Florida spring break travelers face higher prices for food, drinks, apparelNew data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.
All options on the table on how Groveland will spend repayment money from Kroger
Read full article: All options on the table on how Groveland will spend repayment money from KrogerThe City of Groveland is exploring all options when it comes to how they will be spending the repayment money they received from Kroger. This comes after the facility shut its doors earlier this year, leaving about a thousand people without a job. Council says they need a better picture on where the city could be at in the next decade.
Dollars & Sense: Spring cleaning your financial records
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Spring cleaning your financial recordsWe all know about the adage that spring cleaning is a great time to reset yourself for the year to come. Like spring cleaning your house, thereโs something to be said for spring cleaning your finances as well.
Dollars & Sense: If itโs March, itโs time to think about your taxes. Yay.
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: If itโs March, itโs time to think about your taxes. Yay.Before you get too down about tax season, hereโs some good news: for many Americans, filing this year will be easier โ and cheaper โ than ever.
Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park bar
Read full article: Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park barOfficials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.
Florida facing โdemographic cliffโ as deaths outpace births, researchers say
Read full article: Florida facing โdemographic cliffโ as deaths outpace births, researchers sayFloridaโs population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isnโt just growing โ itโs aging.
โWeโve still gotta be profitable:โ Charter fishermen could consider fuel surcharge to offset high gas prices
Read full article: โWeโve still gotta be profitable:โ Charter fishermen could consider fuel surcharge to offset high gas pricesHigher gas prices are cutting into the profits of charter fishermen who are now weighing, due to the war in Iran, whether to charge customers more to take a fishing trip.
Septic-to-sewer conversion could cost Port St. John homeowners up to $100K
Read full article: Septic-to-sewer conversion could cost Port St. John homeowners up to $100KAs more homes convert their septic tank systems to the sewer, the problem for homeowners on one side of Fay Boulevard is that the sewer line is on the other side of the divided four-lane highway.
These are the 4 best home insurance companies in Florida, ranked
Read full article: These are the 4 best home insurance companies in Florida, rankedWith natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, itโs little surprise how much of a hassle it can be to find an effective homeownerโs insurance provider.
How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?
Read full article: How would property tax cuts impact Seminole County?A new poll shows that while a majority of voters would vote in favor of significant property tax cuts in Florida, it may not be enough support to actually pass an amendment at the ballot box.
Osceola County Sheriffโs Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriff
Read full article: Osceola County Sheriffโs Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriffIn the wake of former Sheriff Marcos Lopezโs arrest and suspension from office, the Osceola County Sheriffโs Officeย is working to rebuild public confidence.
FAFSA: Itโs that time of yearโฆagain
Read full article: FAFSA: Itโs that time of yearโฆagainFebruary marks National Financial Aid Awareness Month, a time when students and families across the country turn their attention to one of the most important โ and sometimes intimidating โ steps in paying for college.
Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit funds
Read full article: Florida Senate panel approves amendment to bail bonds bill protecting nonprofit fundsThe amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.
Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costs
Read full article: Florida bill could end charitable bail programs, raise taxpayer costsThe Bail Projectย is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They alsoย provide notifications and free transportation to court.
REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isnโt one of them
Read full article: REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isnโt one of themA new report has revealed which states have the best real-estate property tax rates. And it turns out the Sunshine State isn't at the top.
Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Hereโs what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Hereโs what happens nextOn Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
Publix unveils limited-edition flavors at its stores. Hereโs the full list
Read full article: Publix unveils limited-edition flavors at its stores. Hereโs the full listThis week, Floridaโs native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors โ available for a limited time only.
โNot a partisan issue:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis renews push for new national amendment
Read full article: โNot a partisan issue:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis renews push for new national amendmentThis week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.
Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card points
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card pointsIf it feels like your credit card points donโt stretch as far as they once did, youโre not imagining it, because even if youโre earning the same number of points or miles, their value has quietly been shrinking.
DOGE delays: Florida โefficiencyโ watchdog slow to reveal its own spending
Read full article: DOGE delays: Florida โefficiencyโ watchdog slow to reveal its own spendingShortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Floridaโs new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote โefficient, effective, transparent and responsive governmentโ, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.
Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026
Read full article: Property taxes, transportation, sports tourism take center stage as Seminole County plans ahead for 2026Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes have spiked the most in these Florida cities, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police say
Read full article: Official under fire after using city card to buy $2,000 lawnmower, Titusville police sayA former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
โYou will go to jail:โ Florida scammed out of $1.7M in massive fraud scheme, CFO says
Read full article: โYou will go to jail:โ Florida scammed out of $1.7M in massive fraud scheme, CFO saysFlorida's CFO announced this week that a scheme to steal $1.7 million from the state has been uncovered.
โI want them accountable:โ Jacksonville veteran warns โsub-toโ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosure
Read full article: โI want them accountable:โ Jacksonville veteran warns โsub-toโ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosureWarnings continue over โsubjectโtoโ mortgage deals, which are legal but risky and can leave sellers financially liable even after signing over their homes.
Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to โmeet young female votersโ
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to โmeet young female votersโAfter grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
These programs offer help for seniors, low-income residents pay their energy bills during cold snap
Read full article: These programs offer help for seniors, low-income residents pay their energy bills during cold snapA set of federally funded programs offers emergency assistance to lowโincome residents and seniors struggling with rising energy costs โ a concern heightened by the recent cold snap in Central Florida.
Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forward
Read full article: Florida bill to eliminate yellow vehicle registration decals moves forwardA proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.