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.

Americans' attitudes about life after work have shifted some in the last two years as higher costs of living force them to reconsider retirement plans despite stable incomes and a healthy stock market.

Fireworks were not the only thing going sky high last week.

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

FHP said there are several things to keep in mind for anyone planning a trip for the holiday.

Millions of Floridians are predicted to hit the road this week for the Fourth of July holiday.

A well-connected group of Florida business leaders thinks its members can help fill a void that opened last year when lawmakers broke up the business-recruitment agency Enterprise Florida.

Stocks headquartered in Florida, listed on the Russell 3000 membership list, and a market cap over $5.0 billion on April 14 were considered.

In a release, FAU officials announced that rents in places like Palm Bay and Jacksonville have recently gone below their long-term trends.

Camping World Stadium estimates at least 42,000 people will attend the concert — but they expect that number to be higher.

The American side isn’t far behind, with 104 cables installed.

The median Orlando-area home price for April was recorded at $388,500, the region's highest monthly median home price on record.

Florida announced record tourism numbers for the first quarter of 2024, as totals for international visitors continue to move closer to pre-pandemic levels.

Asian shares have retreated after U.S. stocks edged back from their record heights.

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

The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”.

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.

Orange County is booming, but growth comes with a challenge. For the school district, it's keeping up with that growth.

It's graduation season, so the gifts for grads can really add up between family and friends.

There are several tax holidays this summer, including a Freedom Month.

According to the study, these cities were analyzed based on economic, housing, transportation, health and education factors..

With multiple sporting events happening in downtown Orlando, people said they’re noticing more visitors to to the area.

According to a new Bankrate.com study, buying a home is more expensive than renting in all major U.S. cities.

Summer 2024 is right around the corner, which means family vacations and packed theme parks.

Florida’s “jumbo jet economy” is expected to do better than the rest of the nation in the upcoming years — though there are a couple of caveats.

No one claimed the top prize in the $1 billion Powerball jackpot drawing, but a $1 million winning ticket was sold right here in Orlando.

Central Florida’s numbers, while staggering, are actually an improvement from last year when Orlando had the second most severe shortages.

It’s a marvel being built right in front of the public eye.

The announcement comes as the IRS launched a free direct file program in Florida and 11 other states this week.

It’s no surprise that Florida has become a popular state, with an influx of migration pushing up housing costs across the state. But some places are better than others.

There’s an uptick in elderly people coming to a homeless shelter in Daytona Beach. Dr. Victoria Fahlberg, executive director of First Step Shelter, said she noticed the trend in December.

The bill would require public schools to teach about the history of communist groups in the U.S. and abroad, as well as the problems with communist principles.

Drivers in Florida are getting a reprieve as prices there have come down some from the record high for the year they notched last week.

Depending on the demand and time of day, you could end up paying more at Wendy’s.

Hundreds of millions of dollars in medical debt could be absorbed as Orange County leaders consider how to spend leftover federal aid from the American Rescue Plan.

According to the bills, these classes would cover the failures of groups like the USSR, the Communist Party of Cuba, and the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution in China.

Gasoline prices rose by several cents on average nationwide over the last week.

Refinery troubles are driving the average price of gasoline up at the quickest pace in months, according to AAA data.

Flagler County's unemployment rate in December was 3.7% — ranked No. 14 highest out of 67 in the state.

While inflation is still an issue nationwide, Florida has seen a larger surge than many other states, largely thanks to the flood of people moving to the Sunshine State.

An at-times tense meeting of a House panel Tuesday exposed a simmering debate about whether a proposal to teach about the history of communism in grades as low as kindergarten is a polarizing idea or, as a supporter said, "not divisive in any way."

Thanks to federal spending and the state's popularity, there is a huge demand for housing in Florida — a surge that has driven up rental rates statewide.

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is.

New numbers from Care.com show most parents spend 24% of their household income on child care. Half of parents surveyed spent more than $18,000 in 2023, according to a report by our sister station WJXT.

Inflation doesn't just mean prices are going up — it means the money you already have is losing value. Here's why.

Gas prices have dropped more than 16 cents per gallon in the last two weeks.

The third annual Orange County Mayor’s Open House and Job Fair attracted hundreds of people curious about full and part-time work within their local government.

As Florida faces a critical shortage of nurses, UCF leaders broke ground last week on a $68 million nursing facility that will lead to more nurses entering the workforce.

State economists on Tuesday increased general-revenue projections by about $2.18 billion for the current fiscal year and next year, giving a boost to lawmakers as they put together a new budget.