Anyone who’s stopped by a gas station over the past month has likely noticed skyrocketing prices at the pump. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has no plans to suspend the gas tax.
A new report has ranked metros across the nation on rent affordability. But despite being the best in the state, one Florida city still lags behind much of the country.
Have you ever told your friend “I’ll bet you $5 so and so wins a game” or “Who do you think is going to win an election?” That’s the thought process behind prediction markets.
DeSantis has been a vocal supporter for property tax reform. But this week, he put his foot down on providing relief to seniors alone.
A Central Florida man received a $55 parking notice after his spouse briefly entered and exited a lot in Orlando’s Mills 50 neighborhood, without parking there, while dropping off his mother at a restaurant.
Rough surf this week carved what appear to be small cliffs into the sand along parts of Volusia County’s coastline — prompting questions about whether millions of dollars spent on beach renourishment projects are paying off.
A decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.
The Daytona Beach city auditor is speaking out after a tense city commission meeting put his findings — and his methods — under fire.
In one of his last city commission meetings as mayor of Apopka, Bryan Nelson is drawing attention to a topic that commissioners abandoned two years ago.
Even after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.
New data shows that spring break is costing people more this year as prices for food, alcohol, and apparel have risen since last year.
The City of Groveland is exploring all options when it comes to how they will be spending the repayment money they received from Kroger. This comes after the facility shut its doors earlier this year, leaving about a thousand people without a job. Council says they need a better picture on where the city could be at in the next decade.
We all know about the adage that spring cleaning is a great time to reset yourself for the year to come. Like spring cleaning your house, there’s something to be said for spring cleaning your finances as well.
Before you get too down about tax season, here’s some good news: for many Americans, filing this year will be easier – and cheaper – than ever.
Officials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.
Florida’s population boom has defined the state for years, but new data suggests another trend is emerging: The state isn’t just growing — it’s aging.
Higher gas prices are cutting into the profits of charter fishermen who are now weighing, due to the war in Iran, whether to charge customers more to take a fishing trip.
As more homes convert their septic tank systems to the sewer, the problem for homeowners on one side of Fay Boulevard is that the sewer line is on the other side of the divided four-lane highway.
With natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, it’s little surprise how much of a hassle it can be to find an effective homeowner’s insurance provider.
A new poll shows that while a majority of voters would vote in favor of significant property tax cuts in Florida, it may not be enough support to actually pass an amendment at the ballot box.
In 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.
February 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.
The amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.
The Bail Project is a nonprofit organization that offers free bail assistance for people awaiting trial. They also provide notifications and free transportation to court.
A 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.
On Thursday, Florida House lawmakers finally approved a new bill that would completely remove non-school property taxes from homes across the state.
This week, Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed its latest lineup of ice cream flavors — available for a limited time only.
This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.
If 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.
Shortly 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 continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
A former city employee from Titusville was arrested after spending over $2,000 on a lawnmower, according to the police department.
Warnings continue over “subject‑to” mortgage deals, which are legal but risky and can leave sellers financially liable even after signing over their homes.
After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
A 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.
A proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.
Property tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?
The Better Business Bureau in Indiana has issued an alert about the website Angi, which matches consumers with professionals, after a pattern of complaints, including consumers who say they paid people who never showed up to do the work.
A new study released this week by moveBuddha has revealed the top destinations for movers across the country — and it turns out that the Sunshine State is ranked No. 1.
With a sharp cold front moving through Central Florida on Thursday night, Florida Power & Light has released some tips about how to save on heating costs.
Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue.
As the holiday season winds down, the days between Christmas and New Year’s have become a key moment for shoppers to recharge and enjoy their new holiday presents, including one of the most gifted items of the season: gift cards.
Global e-commerce has crossed the $6 trillion mark and according to Shopify, cross-border commerce is now growing faster than domestic sales in many regions. As more shoppers buy from brands outside their home country, the opportunity for global sales continues to accelerate.
