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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.
Florida CFO lauds Orlando, criticizes Orange County over ‘wasteful spending’
Read full article: Florida CFO lauds Orlando, criticizes Orange County over ‘wasteful spending’Amid a string of critical audits across the state, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia heaped praise on the city of Orlando for its spending habits during a Friday news conference.
‘Like playing roulette:’ Orlando International Airport travelers frustrated after FAA orders flight reductions
Read full article: ‘Like playing roulette:’ Orlando International Airport travelers frustrated after FAA orders flight reductionsA new FAA-mandated flight reduction is taking effect across the country, impacting 40 of the nation’s busiest airports — including Orlando International Airport.
FAA orders 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports as shutdown strains ATC staffing
Read full article: FAA orders 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports as shutdown strains ATC staffingThe Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight operations by 10% across 40 high-volume U.S. airports, citing an acute air traffic controller staffing crisis that has been made worse by the protracted federal shutdown.
‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA says
Read full article: ‘Restrictions on space launches:’ Fewer flights at airports to impact spaceflight, too, FAA saysWith the government shutdown extending into a second month, there are some new concerns about how the space industry could be impacted.
News 6 sits down to interview Florida gubernatorial candidate David Jolly
Read full article: News 6 sits down to interview Florida gubernatorial candidate David JollyOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.
Orlando International Airport among 40 on FAA flight reduction list
Read full article: Orlando International Airport among 40 on FAA flight reduction listOrlando International Airport is among the 40 airports where air traffic is set to be cut by the Federal Aviation Administration amid an ongoing government shutdown, according to a list obtained by News 6.
Orlando church hosts nighttime food drive to meet growing demand amid rising costs
Read full article: Orlando church hosts nighttime food drive to meet growing demand amid rising costsWith the pause in SNAP benefits, delayed pay for some federal workers, and rising grocery prices, food pantries across Central Florida say demand for donations is surging.
Umatilla restaurant hands out free meals to children in need
Read full article: Umatilla restaurant hands out free meals to children in needAs many people in Central Florida face uncertainties surrounding benefits such as SNAP during the government shutdown, a local restaurant in Umatilla is stepping up by giving away free food to kids who need it.
Millions more may be moving to Florida, data shows. Here’s the timeline
Read full article: Millions more may be moving to Florida, data shows. Here’s the timelineFlorida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time. And that number is only expected to keep growing.