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Osceola County Sheriff’s Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriff
Read full article: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office audit reports no financial misuse but finds other gaps after arrest of suspended sheriffIn the wake of former Sheriff Marcos Lopez’s arrest and suspension from office, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is working to rebuild public confidence.
FAFSA: It’s that time of year…again
Read full article: FAFSA: It’s that time of year…againFebruary marks National Financial Aid Awareness Month, a time when students and families across the country turn their attention to one of the most important – and sometimes intimidating – 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 Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.
REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isn’t one of them
Read full article: REPORT: These states have the best property taxes. But Florida isn’t 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. Here’s what happens next
Read full article: Florida House gives final OK to property tax cuts. Here’s 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 ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full list
Read full article: Publix unveils limited-edition ice cream flavors at its stores. Here’s the full listThis week, Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors — available for a limited time only.
‘Not a partisan issue:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis renews push for new national amendment
Read full article: ‘Not a partisan issue:’ 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 don’t stretch as far as they once did, you’re not imagining it, because even if you’re earning the same number of points or miles, their value has quietly been shrinking.
DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spending
Read full article: DOGE delays: Florida ‘efficiency’ watchdog slow to reveal its own spendingShortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, 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.
‘I want them accountable:’ Jacksonville veteran warns ‘sub-to’ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosure
Read full article: ‘I want them accountable:’ Jacksonville veteran warns ‘sub-to’ mortgage deal led to missed payments, foreclosureWarnings continue over “subject‑to” 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 ‘meet young female voters’
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’After 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 low‑income residents and seniors struggling with rising energy costs — 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.