The U.S. economy economy expanded at a strong 4.3% annual rate from July through September as consumer spending, exports and government spending all grew.
According to the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, this year's tourism tax revenue marked the highest annual collections for Orange County, largely due to the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe.
The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months.
Costco is joining other companies that aren’t waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trump’s most sweeping import taxes.
The county had provided more than $1.3 million in incentives to Kroger and Ocado to support the facility, which employs some 1,400 people who are expected to be laid off.
Black Friday may no longer be the retail bacchanalia of years past, but the event still has enough enthusiasts to make it the biggest single shopping day in the U.S.
Thanksgiving may still be days away, but for many Americans, the Christmas season has already arrived.
President Donald Trump has announced the removal of U.S. tariffs on beef, coffee, tropical fruits and other commodities.
As 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.
This 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.
President Donald Trump boasts that his tariffs protect American industries, lure factories to the United States, raise money for the federal government and give him diplomatic leverage.
Basically, because new job hiring has shown little growth as of late (we’re actually not 100% sure because there is no “official” monthly jobs report because of the government shutdown), those with jobs are holding on to them tighter – in essence “hugging” the current jobs until something better comes along.
The Trump administration has decided not to offer the IRS' electronic tax filing system for free next year, and its future is unclear.
Florida 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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted Tuesday that there could be chaos in the skies next week if the government shutdown drags on and air traffic controllers miss a second paycheck.
The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday expenses make it difficult to achieve, the Florida Atlantic University poll found.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
The government shutdown stretching into November will have a huge impact on millions of Americans, but only a handful of federal safety net programs are affected.
The Trump administration is moving to overrule state laws that protect consumers’ credit reports from medical debt.
Most Americans are paying record-high health care premiums, deductibles, and cost shares. One trend contributing to rising health care costs that most people didn’t have on their bingo card: accelerated adoption of Artificial Intelligence.
Some seniors say the Social Security Administration's cost-of-living adjustment won’t help much in their ability to pay for their daily expenses.
Nearly 3 million people in Florida, about 1 in 8 Floridians, receive SNAP benefits, and if the government shutdown continues into next month, they may have to go without that money for food. How to find food help if you need it.
Like just about everything else, payday lenders have gone digital, with trips to a physical storefront replaced by the convenience of an app. When it comes to the fundamental risks of a payday loan, to borrow from Led Zeppelin, “the song remains the same.”
Orlando International Airport employees are collecting nonperishable food items and gift cards for TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and customs agents who continue to work without pay during the federal government shutdown.
President Donald Trump says he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a steep recession and financial market chaos.
After the Palm Bay City Council made a push last week to suspend Councilman Chandler Langevin over his social media comments, Langevin has now issued a "final statement" on the matter.
A highly anticipated city council meeting Thursday could start the process of potentially removing a member of the council.
The government shutdown means further disruption for the U.S. Education Department, which has seen half of its employees laid off by the Republican Trump administration.
More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
President Donald Trump is slapping a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States – a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.
President Donald Trump is putting import taxes of 100% on pharmaceutical drugs, 50% on kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities, 30% on upholstered furniture and 25% on heavy trucks starting on Oct. 1.
Kissimmee is offering relief grants to small businesses still struggling to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market.
The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates.
The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs.
The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy.
Homelessness among families in Florida has jumped nearly 30% in the past three years, according to a new study from the University of Florida.
Starting Monday and running through the end of the year, Florida will provide a sales-tax exemption on a variety of hunting equipment, the first time a state tax “holiday” includes guns and ammunition.
The Trump administration is taking the fight over tariffs to the Supreme Court, asking the justices to rule quickly that the president has the power to impose sweeping import taxes under federal law.
On Aug. 29, the Trump administration officially ended the de minimis customs exemption for all international shipments under $800.
A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump illegally used emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs but left them in place for now.
Florida 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.
Families are already feeling the pinch as grocery prices outpace inflation and economists warn the latest round of tariffs could drive prices even higher.
The Cato Institute has released its “Fiscal Policy Report Card” for 2024, examining governors across the state to see how well they’ve handled their respective state’s finances.
President Donald Trump’s tax and spending cut bill will add $3.4 trillion to federal deficits through 2034.
President Donald Trump’s threat to boost import taxes by 50% over Brazilian goods could drive up the cost of breakfast in the United States.
Roughly 11.8 million adults and kids will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law.
At some 940 pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
The latest sign of trouble in the U.S. housing market: A pickup in home purchase agreements falling through before they’re finalized.
Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps, and more. A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges remain legal.
Federal mortgage giants are helping corporate investors acquire mobile home communities across Florida, leading to dramatic lot rent increases, a News 6 investigation reveals.
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion over a 10-year period while shrinking the economy, raising the inflation rate and reducing the purchasing power of households overall.
Central Floridians are still battling high prices when making their weekly grocery run. When it comes to cans and other metal-based packaging, it's possible the latest tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact grocery prices further.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday in Apopka that would allow people to use gold or silver coin to pay for bills, calling it a way to give people financial independence from the federal government.
On Tuesday, U.S. News & World Report shared its 2025 ranking of every single state in the country, listing them from best to worst.
There have been plenty of California residents flocking to Florida over the past few years, but the latest moving report by PODS may explain why.
President Donald Trump is acknowledging that his tariffs could result in fewer and costlier products in the United States.
UPS is looking to slash about 20,000 jobs and close more than 70 facilities as it drastically reduces the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.
Americans’ confidence in the economy slumped for the fifth straight month to the lowest level since the onset of COIVD-19 as worries about the impact of tariffs take a heavy toll on consumer expectations for future growth.
The forecast looks at housing, unemployment and industry trends across the state, though a big topic of discussion is how wages may change going forward.
This week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.
This time of year, fireworks retailers are preparing for Fourth of July. But with the tariffs on China, fireworks now cost too much to import.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says tariff exemptions announced Friday on electronics like smartphones and laptops are only a temporary reprieve until the Trump administration develops a new tariff approach specific to the semiconductor industry, The Trump administration had said late Friday it will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, a move that could help keep the prices down for popular consumer electronics that aren’t usually made in the U.S....
