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News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld says farewell after 25 years
Read full article: News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld says farewell after 25 yearsThe veteran reporter has been responsible for covering tragedies, helping pass critical legislation, and getting results for scam victims through his popular “Make Ends Meet” program. Now, he's set to say goodbye.
New Orange elections supervisor gets tour, advice from his predecessor
Read full article: New Orange elections supervisor gets tour, advice from his predecessorOrange County’s new elections supervisor met with staffers Thursday and got a grand tour of part of the facility from someone who knew it best —former Elections Supervisor Bill Cowles.
One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’
Read full article: One year later: Florida emergency management chief says Hurricane Ian recovery ‘has a way to go’The recovery process from the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian has been “nonstop, 7 days a week” and according to Florida Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie, the job is far from over.
President of Security First Insurance Company offers tips for Florida home insurance customers
Read full article: President of Security First Insurance Company offers tips for Florida home insurance customersMelissa DeVriese, President, Security First Insurance Company in Ormond beach sat down with News 6 investigator Mike Holfeld to talk about the role insurance companies will play to answer the call for coverage and what policy holders need to know.
IRS Maitland, FL Taxpayer Assistance Center moves to Orange Avenue in Orlando
Read full article: IRS Maitland, FL Taxpayer Assistance Center moves to Orange Avenue in OrlandoThe Internal Revenue Service told News 6 the Taxpayer Assistance Center in Maitland, FL, has moved to 201 South Orange Ave. in Orlando, FL 32801.
Property damage lawyer offers tips for Florida homeowners during hurricane season
Read full article: Property damage lawyer offers tips for Florida homeowners during hurricane seasonJohn Tolley, a trial lawyer who founded JT Law Firm, gave Florida homeowners tips for how they can get ready for hurricane season.
‘Make Ends Meet’ behind-the-scenes, recovering about $2 million in benefits
Read full article: ‘Make Ends Meet’ behind-the-scenes, recovering about $2 million in benefitsWe're taking you behind-the-scenes of Make Ends Meet. The segment initially started as something different before exposing the DEO's broken unemployment system.
The Weekly talks expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, ongoing problems with unemployment benefits
Read full article: The Weekly talks expanding cancer coverage for firefighters, ongoing problems with unemployment benefitsFlorida is one step closer to expanding cancer coverage for firefighters.
Where Florida unemployment accounts stand after PIN reset rollout
Read full article: Where Florida unemployment accounts stand after PIN reset rolloutThousands of Florida unemployment accounts were locked without warning earlier this month in a move to counter a potential data breach that targeted nearly 58,000 Department of Economic Opportunity Connect accounts.
Florida ending federally funded boost to unemployment benefits
Read full article: Florida ending federally funded boost to unemployment benefitsThe Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced it will cut off the $300 federal unemployment benefit on June 26. The state hopes ending the extra benefits will help address the labor shortage that is impacting several industries.
WKMG-TV finalist for National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award for 4th consecutive year
Read full article: WKMG-TV finalist for National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award for 4th consecutive yearWKMG-TV News 6 and ClickOrlando.com have been committed to helping Floridians make ends meet since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which has put a financial strain on countless Americans.
DEO’s mistake leaves woman’s unemployment application ‘under review’ since May
Read full article: DEO’s mistake leaves woman’s unemployment application ‘under review’ since MayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – Casey Thorner operated a prosperous home cleaning service in Marion County until COVID-19 created a wave of cancellations and forced her to file for unemployment benefits with the Department of Economic Opportunity. “It was like my whole world shut down,” Thorner told News 6 from her Ocala home. “I filled out my (unemployment) application, obviously I put this is how much I made,” she said. News 6 presented the records to the DEO’s Tallahassee office last week in an attempt to move the account review along. "There are great people at the DEO just as frustrated as we are, Thorner told News 6.
Furloughed chef gets jobless benefits restored 72 hours after contacting News 6
Read full article: Furloughed chef gets jobless benefits restored 72 hours after contacting News 6My mom is a big fan of yours, Henke told News 6 investigator Mike Holfeld. The single father of an 8-year-old daughter said the sudden shut down of benefits was creating tremendous financial stress as his savings dwindle week by week. In an email to News 6 she wrote, in part: Eligible redetermined means that a subsequent determination resulted in an eligible claim. We would appreciate if you could remind your viewers that while claimants may see the work search questions in their CONNECT account, Governor DeSantis has directed DEO to continue waiving the work search, work registration requirements and waiting week requirement for claimants through September 5, 2020. " Jobs we previously regarded as temporary job losses are morphing into permanent job losses, Hamrick said.
News 6 political analyst previews the Democratic presidential primaries on ‘The Weekly’
Read full article: News 6 political analyst previews the Democratic presidential primaries on ‘The Weekly’ORLANDO, Fla. – Much of the nation’s attention this year has been on President Trump’s impeachment trial, but the focus will shift to Iowa on Monday as the Democratic presidential candidates have their first big test. The Iowa caucuses kick off a busy month for the remaining candidates, and right now the race is wide open. Following the New Hampshire primary on February 11, elections in Nevada and South Carolina will close out the month. “[Scott] is looking good to the Republican party nationally because he’s going after Biden who’s considered one of the front runners. He has some name recognition already and this didn’t hurt.”The Florida primary will be held on March 17.
Director of Bike Law discusses legislation she’d like to see for Florida bike riders
Read full article: Director of Bike Law discusses legislation she’d like to see for Florida bike ridersORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida cyclists are among the thousands of bike riders in the country who have reported intentional close calls executed by drivers who cyclists call "punishment passes." As News 6 investigator Mike Holfeld reported last week, the battle between cyclists and vehicles sharing the road has exploded with the continued rise in bike crashes and fatalities in Florida. READ NEXT: Cyclists say motorists targeting them with ‘punishment passes’ or close callsRachael Maney, the Director of Bike Law, joined News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com" to take a deeper look into the epidemic and discuss the legislation she'd like to see passed in Florida. For more information watch “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” Sunday at 8 a.m. If you’d like to get involved with Maney’s fight to strengthen Florida law check out bikelaw.com.
Reedy Creek firefighter denied cancer benefits suing agency
Read full article: Reedy Creek firefighter denied cancer benefits suing agencyReedy Creek firefighter denied cancer benefits suing agencyPublished: November 13, 2019, 12:27 pmPaul Grasso’s 13-year career as a firefighter led him to his dream job with Reedy Creek in 2017 and a legal fight for cancer benefits less than two years later.