As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history stretches into its sixth week in early November, the disruption is severely upending the housing market in unexpected ways.

Orlando International Airport officials confirmed they’ve cut around 130 flights since Friday to align with the FAA’s plan, all due to the shutdown.

According to Sheriff Mike Chitwood, more than 39,000 households in Volusia County rely on SNAP benefits. With recent cuts taking effect, local food banks and volunteers say the need has surged in recent weeks.

Thousands lined the avenues Saturday for the parade’s debut in the fast-growing Lake Nona community, home to the Orlando VA Medical Center.

From the airports to the seaports, a lot of Central Florida vacationers going on cruise at Port Canaveral get to the coast through Orlando International Airport, but some of those passengers are now worrying over whether they’ll return home on time.

The USDA says full food assistance benefits will be made available to states on Friday, even as the Trump administration appeals the ruling forcing them to release the money.

A federal judge gave the Trump administration until Friday to distribute November’s full SNAP benefits during a U.S. government shutdown. The Trump administration is appealing the order. Find out how to find help with food in Central Florida.

A TSA worker at Orlando International Airport told News 6, costs like gas for commuting accumulate fast, yet timely attendance is still required.

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to find the money to fully fund SNAP benefits for November.

A drive-thru food giveaway happening today in Daytona Beach comes as local agencies scramble to meet the growing need.

The body of a U.S. Air Force veteran has remained at a Kissimmee funeral home for more than a month, as a government shutdown leaves his caregiver struggling to secure funeral benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

The Federal Aviation Administration says it plans to reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.

On Monday, the Trump administration told a federal judge that partial payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) would be distributed. However, the following day, President Trump wrote on social media that the funds would not be released until the government shutdown ends. This back-and-forth has many people on edge. Nonprofits are doing what they can, but demand for assistance has increased.

Signs of a potential end to the government shutdown are intensifying with behind-the-scenes talks.

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.

Donations will be accepted on Saturday at the Sunoco Injector off NASCAR Drive at the Daytona International Speedway. The food distribution event for verified SNAP recipients will take place on Sunday.

The Trump Administration said Monday that it will send partial payments this month to families who rely on SNAP benefits to ensure they have enough food.

More than 420,000 Floridians use WIC, according to a 2024 USDA report — the fourth highest number in the country.

SNAP benefits for thousands of families here in Central Florida are cut off, leaving many scrambling to afford the food they need, including local seniors.

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.

Federal funds for SNAP food stamp benefits will stop, raising concerns for millions of Americans.

Flights are delayed at Orlando International Airport due to an issue with staffing air traffic controllers, and a federal advisory says at some point Thursday night, there will be no certified air traffic controllers at all.

As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.

Food aid for more than 40 million Americans is at risk of expiring at week's end.

Heightened partisan rhetoric on the federal government shutdown hit Central Florida when a congressman said Democrats were to blame if the shutdown hurt recovery efforts in storm-damaged Lake County.

Florida has notified people who depend on federal nutrition assistance that if the government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits will not be issued.

President Donald Trump pulled out of trade talks with Canada Thursday night, furious over what he called a “fake’’ television ad from Ontario’s provincial government that quoted former U.S. President Ronald Reagan from 38 years ago criticizing tariffs -- Trump’s favorite economic tool.

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.

The government shutdown has reopened debate on the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

The Orlando Air Show, scheduled to take place this weekend at Orlando Sanford International Airport, has been canceled.

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.

Despite no end in sight for the government shutdown, flights continue to take off nationwide. Travelers at Orlando International Airport seem to be experiencing normal operations.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he understands the frustrations and worries of air traffic controllers who have to work without a paycheck during the government shutdown, but he and the union that represents controllers are also now emphasizing that calling out sick in protest could cost them their jobs.

Mass firings of federal workers have begun.

The U.S. government shutdown has now dragged on for over a month, and shortages of air traffic controllers are straining operations — with flight disruptions piling up nationwide.

As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, the Federal Aviation Administration is reporting staffing shortages at air traffic control towers across the country.

With the government shutdown hitting the one-week mark, visitors in Brevard County are feeling the impacts at federally funded destinations.

President Donald Trump’s administration is warning of no guaranteed back pay for federal workers during a shutdown.

A government shutdown could impact people in our community who may need a helping hand when it comes to getting food on the table.

The official travel period at Orlando International Airport started on Friday. Nearly three million people are expected to pass through the gates between now and Jan. 5, a one percent increase from last year’s record numbers.

If the government shuts down, essential services remain in place, but others will be stopped or delayed. Here are some ways a government shutdown could affect people living in Central Florida.

With the possibility of a government shutdown happening, local non-profits have been preparing for an additional strain from families who receive food support through federal programs.