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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

Apopka residents could soon pay more for nearly every service listed on their city utility bill, adding another potential household expense as city leaders also consider a higher property-tax rate.

Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

Three Chinese nationals are facing the possibility of decades in federal prison for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud seniors out of more than $2 million.

During a news conference, Sheriff Judd criticized a statewide property tax proposal heading to the ballot later this year after lawmakers removed a key provision in the governor's original plan.

Florida teachers are struggling to afford housing near the schools where they work, as stagnant salaries trail both the national average and rising rental costs, pushing some educators to the brink of quitting.

Cape Canaveral city leaders are weighing a property tax increase as they work to close a projected $4 million budget gap while rebuilding emergency reserves that officials say were depleted after years of overspending.

Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.

Americans are traveling again in big numbers. If you’ve sat in holiday traffic, struggled to find a parking space at the airport, or searched for a hotel only to find “No Vacancy,” you’ve probably noticed.

Property taxes have gone up across Florida — but some places have seen much bigger jumps than others.

This month, well over 100 laws finally kicked off in Florida — including a public nuisance law that brings several new rules to the table.

Redding, a teacher and single mother of two, says rising prices have made it harder to keep up with everyday needs — and she’s not alone. That’s why the nonprofit A Gift For Teaching has spent decades providing free school supplies to teachers and students.

A board tasked with recommending how revenue from tourist development taxes will be spent is considering a multi-millon dollar request to build a parking garage on the campus of Camping World Stadium.

The ticket matched all six numbers in Tuesday night’s drawing, claiming the estimated $800 million prize, or $344.2 million as a lump-sum cash payout.

Orange County groups pitched new funding requests Tuesday for the county’s Tourist Development Tax, setting up a high-stakes debate over how to spend hundreds of millions of dollars collected from visitors.

There was a time when back-to-school shopping meant waiting until a week or two before classes started, grabbing the supply list, and making one big trip to the store.

Apopka residents packed a special city meeting Monday night, airing frustration over flooding and poor road conditions as commissioners debated a proposed 32% millage rate increase.

Each decision may save money today – but often increases the repair bill later.

Tripadvisor has released its latest list of the highest-rated attractions nationwide — though last year’s top pick fell a few places this time around.

The video has been viewed and shared on Instagram hundreds of thousands of times. It shows two adults and five children sitting at a table at the restaurant ‘@ The Diner’ last Sunday. At the end of the video, they leave. What the video does not show is the adults paying the bill.

One major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to call out legislation that’s being considered by federal lawmakers.

The Orlando Dreamers are asking for $975 million in tourist tax funding to build a new 45,000-seat venue. The proposed stadium would be located just north of Aquatica on International Drive.

Over 100 new laws took effect this month, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

Walk down almost any grocery aisle today and you’ll notice something that would have been hard to imagine a generation ago: retailers are increasingly competing against national brands with brands of their own.

Palm Bay commissioners voted to lower the proposed millage rate for next year while discussing how a proposed property tax amendment on the November ballot could affect city services and future budgets.

Deltona city leaders are moving quickly to establish a new fire assessment fee, bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to the city’s budget if a statewide constitutional amendment passes in November.

Escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions are driving up gas prices in Central Florida, with AAA reporting a gallon of regular gasoline averaging $3.95 — and analysts warning prices could climb further if the conflict persists.

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

On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging bank fraud conspiracy.

A popular program to help first time homebuyers just re-launched in Florida. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program provides up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for certain frontline workers.

Typo? Nope. Today’s Dollars & Sense is focusing on “skimpflation,” the lesser-known sibling of “shrinkflation.”

Sanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, according to WKMG news partner WJXT.

A lightning strike on Sunday sparked a fire at the Buena Vista Place Apartments, impacting 20 units. Orange County has since condemned the apartment building where the fire happened.

With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.

With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.

The new rules took effect immediately after the bill was signed by Gov. DeSantis last month.

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed even more bills — including a new law that implements more tax rules.

Orange County's Tourist Development Tax generated nearly $400 million in 2025, and officials are forming a citizens task force to help guide how the tourism-restricted funds are spent.

Over 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

If you were planning to take advantage of Florida’s Freedom Month beginning July 1, you may be wondering why you haven’t seen any advertisements.

Well, this is different. Have you ever heard of solo maxxing? If not, you’re probably not alone.

You’ve seen these commercials hundreds of times. Generic footage of generic people in a beautiful (but generic) neighborhood. Everything is in slow motion. Impossibly clear close-ups. Everyone is laughing. The streets are spotless. The weather is perfect. And then there’s... the bank.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on eight more bills, bringing the total number of new laws this year to well over 200.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of 15 bills, though he also opted to veto three bills.