Dollars & Sense: The season of giving... back
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The season of giving... backThis has been a year of firsts. The Catholic Church elected its first pope born in the U.S. Donald Trump became the first American president in the modern era to return to office after losing re-election. And Americans spent more money on Black Friday, yet brought home fewer items.
Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. Where does it rank?
Read full article: Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. Where does it rank?The study looked at factors like affordability, economies, education, health and quality of life to determine which states were the cream of the crop.
Disney is going to court over ‘excessive’ tax bills by Orange County
Read full article: Disney is going to court over ‘excessive’ tax bills by Orange CountyDisney has filed roughly a dozen lawsuits against Orange County over what it has described as “excessive” assessments on several of its properties.
Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projects
Read full article: Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projectsOrlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.
Gov. Ron DeSantis reveals his plan to replace property taxes in Florida
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis reveals his plan to replace property taxes in FloridaOn Friday, DeSantis took to Fox & Friends to discuss his proposal for how to manage property tax cuts if they get approved next year.
‘Eliminate them:’ Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming real
Read full article: ‘Eliminate them:’ Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming realThis week, four proposed constitutional amendments in Florida took another step closer toward becoming reality after getting approved by lawmakers.
Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announce
Read full article: Port Canaveral now the most-visited cruise terminal in the world, leaders announcePort Canaveral has surpassed every other cruise terminal on the planet in annual passenger traffic, port leaders announced Tuesday, calling it a milestone driven by strong tourism demand and years of expansion.
Lake County wants incentive dollars back amid Kroger facility shutdown announcement
Read full article: Lake County wants incentive dollars back amid Kroger facility shutdown announcementAround 1,000 employees at the Kroger fulfillment center in Groveland recently learned they will soon be out of work after the grocery chain announced it would close the facility.
🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costs
Read full article: 🦃 Cities with the most and least expensive Thanksgiving dinner costsGrocery store prices have been on the rise in recent years, and many Americans feel the financial pinch on Thanksgiving — a holiday where food is the star of the show.
SCOUT riders in Seminole County face longer waits but enjoy lower costs
Read full article: SCOUT riders in Seminole County face longer waits but enjoy lower costsA month after its launch, Seminole County’s new SCOUT rideshare service is drawing mixed reviews from riders who face extended wait times but appreciate the lower costs compared to traditional ride-hailing services.
Florida approves largest FPL rate hike in history. Here’s how much you’ll pay
Read full article: Florida approves largest FPL rate hike in history. Here’s how much you’ll payOn Thursday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a four-year rate hike for FPL — the largest in the company’s history.
‘Non-starter:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says no to seniors alone on property tax reform
Read full article: ‘Non-starter:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis says no to seniors alone on property tax reformDeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
Dollars & Sense: Lock it in — Jill Schlesinger’s end-of-the-year money moves
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Lock it in — Jill Schlesinger’s end-of-the-year money movesAs 2025 winds down, a viral TikTok trend known as “The Great Lock-In” is pushing people to make the most of the year’s final stretch.
Communism is coming to Florida schools. Here’s everything students will learn
Read full article: Communism is coming to Florida schools. Here’s everything students will learnThis week, the Florida Board of Education approved the full list of standards students can be expected to learn as part of a new communism curriculum in schools.
End of record government shutdown brings relief — but flight disruptions continue
Read full article: End of record government shutdown brings relief — but flight disruptions continueAfter a record 43 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end last night, bringing relief to hundreds of thousands of federal workers who went without pay for more than six weeks.
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
Read full article: President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruptionPresident Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
How to use tourist tax dollars in Orange County generates ‘hottest’ debate
Read full article: How to use tourist tax dollars in Orange County generates ‘hottest’ debateHow should the tax revenue generated from tourists be spent in Orange County? That is a question that has been at the center of a debate for years.
SNAP shutdown stretches into second week, impacting Central Florida families
Read full article: SNAP shutdown stretches into second week, impacting Central Florida familiesAs Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Central Florida families are bracing for the holiday with empty cupboards and little hope for relief, as the federal government’s shutdown of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits stretches into a second week, leaving many anxious and local food pantries overwhelmed.