The U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in October, offering encouraging news about the strength of the labor market. But for millions of Americans struggling with higher prices, the latest employment report also highlights a troubling reality: wages simply aren’t keeping up with inflation.

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) customers are beginning to see a new electricity pricing structure this month, with a lower rate for energy used and a separate monthly charge tied to peak demand.

For decades, it’s been the dominant credit-scoring system used by lenders to evaluate consumers, producing a three-digit score ranging from 300 to 850.

Florida voters have approved a new amendment that will massively expand the homestead exemption. However, another new law came out this year that tackles property taxes, too.

Florida voters managed to approve the state’s latest property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — on Tuesday night, though it may raise a new question for some homeowners: will it apply to me?

Many Duke Energy customers in Florida are expected to see bills drop in January 2027, the utility said after the Florida Public Service Commission approved its request to lower rates.

The Powerball Jackpot is climbing once again, and gives you a chance to make nearly a billion dollars. No one matched all 6 numbers Tuesday night, forcing the rollover and bringing the total to a whopping $835 million! If you want the lump sum, it’s a measly $358 million, not bad for a $2 ticket.

Florida’s new property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — is slated to appear on the ballot on Tuesday, putting it up to the voters to decide whether homeowners across the state should get a major tax cut.

A controversial new constitutional amendment will go before Florida voters on Tuesday — but before then, a handy new tool has been released to help homeowners determine how much they could save on their homes in particular.

For anyone who shops, there’s a certain satisfaction in finding a great bargain. Fifty percent off, sixty percent off, sometimes even seventy percent off. Who doesn’t like getting something they want for a fraction of what it normally costs? And of course, the bigger the discount, the more tempting the deal.

On Thursday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced new rate drops approved for insurance companies in the state — effective this month.

From furniture we no longer use to boxes we haven’t opened in years, millions of us are paying monthly rent for possessions we no longer have room for in our everyday lives.

The caller said they were from their bank and asked for a code. Here’s how the scam worked and why the couple’s case is a warning for anyone who gets a similar call.

A new Consumer Affairs report this month has revealed which areas of the U.S. have suffered major property tax hikes relative to home values.

Open enrollment season is approaching, giving millions of Americans an opportunity to review their health insurance coverage and make decisions that could affect both their healthcare and their finances in the coming year.

New homes, expanding neighborhoods and construction projects have become familiar sights across Apopka. But behind that growth is a financial question affecting both developers and the people who already call the city home: who pays for the infrastructure needed to support it all?

One organization has finally reached its pre-sale voucher goal, putting its new license plate another step closer toward hitting the streets in Florida.

Social commerce is rapidly transforming online shopping by embedding purchasing capabilities directly into social media platforms, turning casual scrolling into instant buying — fueled by influencer-driven affiliate marketing and engineered impulse purchases.

Orlando Utilities Commission customers will face a new electricity pricing structure in November, featuring a lower energy-use rate paired with a separate monthly charge based on peak demand.

A broken air conditioner can be an urgent, expensive problem. For Lera Pauling, the repair cost more than $2,300, so she used a buy now, pay later loan rather than paying the full amount upfront.

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period is underway, giving millions of Americans an opportunity to review their health insurance coverage and make changes for the coming year.

Central Winds Park playground remains closed as Winter Springs weighs repair costsA large playground at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs has been closed for nearly two months after city staff found rusted equipment during a routine inspection, and officials say it may not reopen anytime soon.

Marion County Public Schools is moving to purchase 22 new school buses at a cost of nearly $4 million, even as the district continues to struggle to find enough drivers to get behind the wheel.

Our financial lives are increasingly digital – from banking and shopping to paying bills, managing investments, and even storing sensitive personal information.

Florida’s proposed property tax plan — Amendment 3 — would provide a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes for residents across the state. On Tuesday, Oviedo holds its third and final session for residents to learn about the amendment and how it could affect city services.

Mount Dora is known for its charming downtown, lakeside views and small-town atmosphere. But for some people who live and work there, an unpleasant smell has become an unwelcome part of everyday life.

Florida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But there have also been plenty of people who decided to pick up and leave.

Truist Bank, which operates multiple locations in both Orlando and across Central Florida, is currently experiencing outages and delays. Our News 6 viewers let us know they were having trouble accessing their accounts, the website, and the app earlier today, so we reached out to find out more.

After a bombshell appellate court order called for the Hope Florida grand jury report to be expunged, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took a victory lap on Thursday — though he called out CBS News in particular.

Your car needs a $600 repair. At the same time, the electric bill is due Friday, but your next paycheck doesn’t arrive until Tuesday. You don’t have enough money in savings, there’s no room left on the credit card, and getting a traditional loan could take too long.

Chenault takes a few drops of Vyzulta, a glaucoma medication, every day. By ordering it from a pharmacy in Canada, she saves about 80% off the American price. That option may soon disappear.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Wednesday to respond to a court order, which called for the Hope Florida grand jury report to be expunged.

A Georgia woman was taken into custody in Volusia County this week after a local woman lost $15,000 in a warrant scam, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walt Disney World has raised prices on theme park tickets, annual passes and Lightning Lane services, with the peak one-day ticket now reaching $229.

A new report has exposed the safest states in the U.S. — along with the most dangerous.

In a release, Florida's insurance commissioner announced he’s approved major rate decreases for rent insurance policies starting later this month.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to tout the state’s latest law targeting data centers.

A new report has revealed the “hottest” ZIP codes in America, including a handful located right here in the Sunshine State.

Two Orlando-area companies have reported plans to lay off a significant number of employees this year, according to documents obtained by News 6.

Winter Garden residents will pay more for solid waste service beginning Oct. 1 as the city begins a five-year rate plan aimed at keeping up with projected costs.

Florida’s final scheduled minimum wage hike has taken effect on Wednesday, though that's not where it all ends.

Cape Canaveral city leaders are trying to close a budget shortfall of about $4 million while operating with a significantly smaller staff.

Nineteen properties in Mount Dora are currently expected to receive notices requiring them to connect to the city’s central sewer system, a change that city documents estimate could cost an individual property owner about $20,000, depending on the property.

Cape Canaveral is facing a roughly $4 million budget shortfall after years of relying on reserve funds to balance its budget, and city leaders say residents could soon see cuts to services and staffing. City Manager Keith Touchberry says the city has been using money carried forward from previous budgets for about 15 years, as projected expenses repeatedly exceeded recurring revenue.

Most Florida homeowners are more concerned about property insurance than property taxes, according to a new poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida, conducted in partnership with the Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel.

The City of Sanford is considering a significant increase in emergency medical transport fees that could cost patients hundreds of dollars more to take an ambulance to the hospital. Commissioners are set to vote on a resolution Monday that would raise emergency medical transport fees across all service levels to $1,000.

Florida’s new property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — is slated to appear on the ballot in November, putting it up to the voters to decide whether homeowners across the state should get a major tax cut.

Florida homeowners are paying some of the nation’s highest HOA fees relative to what they pay on their homes, according to a new Realtor.com report.

Try this: for one week, everything you spend money on – bills, groceries, gas, takeout, dine-in, entertainment, etc. – for one week, pay for it all with cash. We still call it “spending money,” but increasingly, there’s no money to see, touch, count, hand over, or... spend. And that raises an interesting question: when spending stops feeling like spending, do we spend more?

Florida’s native grocery chain is a popular choice for many shoppers in the Sunshine State. But customers may not realize that BOGO deals in the state are different than those in other areas.

New documents obtained by News 6 reveal the circumstances behind a chief deputy’s decision to resign from the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office earlier this month.

Health First has notified over 200 associates that their positions are being eliminated, according to a release issued on Wednesday.

Health First has notified over 200 associates that their positions are being eliminated, according to a release issued on Wednesday.

With the national average for a gallon of regular gas sitting at $4.36, a new AAA travel survey found that 41% of people say budget concerns are one reason they haven’t started planning their trips yet.

The next Legislative session in Florida is still a ways off, though some lawmakers have already gotten busy filing new bills for consideration.

Seminole County officials are warning residents about possible cuts to public safety if Amendment 3 passes in November.

During their regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, Brevard County commissioners dedicated about 15 minutes to discussing a potential increase of the gas tax, but they took no action on the matter.

Have you ever ordered takeout instead of delivery, not because you wanted to pick it up, but because you didn’t want to tip? You’re not alone.

A new report by Fortune magazine reveals that several billionaires are “bolting” from the West Coast to the Sunshine State — and highlights why this may be happening.

A new charge is coming to power bills for OUC customers, though usage rates are also expected to go down, the firm recently announced.

DeSantis shared his thoughts after President Donald Trump pledged to potentially send every American adult $5,000 after the midterms — mainly, that he believes it’s a bad idea.

About 500 Apopka utility accounts are expected to receive credits after water-meter and equipment problems contributed to estimated billing and back-billing — and the city now acknowledges the underlying meter problem is still not completely resolved.

If you are of a certain age (I’m not saying I am, I’m not saying I’m not), you probably remember a time when every other Friday meant payday. You’d collect your check midmorning, head down to the bank, grab what cash you needed (or had through available funds), deposit the rest, and start your weekend.

Florida’s final scheduled minimum wage hike is slated to take place this month.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that a crime ring had been busted in the state — all over a baby formula scheme.

Beef is at the center of the reason why the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating eight top grocery chains found in Florida and across the country.

I was today’s year old when I found out I could get a second passport that fits in my wallet.

Winning used to be everything in NASCAR. For more than a decade, one victory during the regular season could essentially punch a driver’s ticket into the playoffs.

The running theme as of late seems to be a return to old school as “everything old is new again.” Which slots right in with today’s Dollars & Sense: libraries.

Apopka commissioners tentatively approved a higher property tax rate Thursday, one day after approving increases for water, sewer and garbage service.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media this week to blast the county chair amid discussions over the local budget.

Altamonte Springs leaders are weighing a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026/27 that would eliminate the popular Red Hot & Boom fireworks celebration and close the city library due to rising costs and low usage.

A memo issued by Orange County Public Schools on Tuesday has revealed that the district is facing $8.5 million in budget cuts amid a huge decline in student enrollment.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to the podium on Tuesday to announce that nearly 6 million eggs will be delivered to the Sunshine State after a massive investigation.

It’s a new month, and with it comes a new tax holiday in Florida.

Convenience is the name of the game, but the tradeoff comes at a cost: when you stop owning the content, you also give up some control over it.

Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations are still in operation, though they’ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today.

A historic restaurant in Ormond Beach has abruptly closed, leaving customers with canceled reservations and employees wondering when — or if — they will be paid.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country — and within the Sunshine State itself.

Many students will have to prepare for some new lectures starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday came to an end last week, but a new one is just around the corner.

Today’s Dollars & Sense is going to focus on home internet – download speed, upload speed, connection type, and, of course, price.   Welcome to Internet 101.

A state grand jury found that Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” taxpayer funds when it diverted $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation, according to an exclusive report from CBS News.

The major accounting firm Deloitte has agreed to pay Florida over $1 million to settle allegations that it discriminated based on race and sex to achieve "workforce composition goals," according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

A phone call or message creates the crisis. The person on the other end says your bank account has a problem, your computer has been hacked or you could be in serious trouble. Then comes the pressure: act now.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a major crackdown on Temporary Cash Assistance benefits, restricting what recipients can buy under the program.

A proposed master plan for Leu Gardens has been paused as voters across the state contemplate a new property tax plan later this year, according to Orlando city officials.

Buckle up buckaroo, this is a long one because we have a lot to cover.

Time is money. And for years, we’ve spent money to save ourselves time.

With summer winding down, Publix has announced a list of ice cream flavors returning to stores for a limited time.

A reality TV star was arrested on Thursday after a nearly year-long investigation into a real-estate fraud scheme out of Volusia County, according to the sheriff’s office.

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody told News 6 Thursday that she viewed the proposed White House cuts to the Department of Education as more akin to a “restructuring” of funds.

Flagler Beach city leaders are considering whether to start charging for parking near the beach, a change one potential parking vendor warns could bring intense public pushback.

Florida is the nation’s most “mobile” state so far this year, according to MovingPlace’s 2026 Mid-Year Hottest ZIP Codes report.

Florida landed in the top 10 of WalletHub’s new list of the best states to live in the latest analysis that compared all 50 states across several metrics tied to livability.

AAA reports the average price for a gallon of gas in Florida is $3.92 — up 80 cents from $3.12 this time last year. That increase is pushing more riders onto the commuter rail line connecting DeBary to Orlando.

Have you ever gone to Publix for a grocery trip, only to find out later on that you’d been overcharged? Well, it turns out you’re not alone.

With warm weather persisting in Central Florida, some homeowners might be tempted to crank down the thermostat. But that could be a bad idea.

Publix said sales for the quarter ended June 27 were $15.7 billion, up 1% from $15.6 billion a year earlier. Sales for the six months ended June 27 were $31.9 billion, a 1.5% increase from $31.4 billion. Comparable-store sales fell 0.5% for the quarter and 0.3% for the six-month period.

After state lawmakers approved a tweaked version of a new property tax amendment, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to highlight the differences between his plan and theirs.