Congrats, grads! Here are some discounts, freebies offered for class of 2022

Congratulations to the class of 2022! In celebration, many food chains are offering deals and freebies, including a free box of a dozen doughnuts.

White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage

As a nationwide infant formula shortage continues, President Joe Biden announced steps Thursday that the federal government will take to try and ease the shortfall.

Moms want your time, not money, this Mother’s Day, survey says

Most moms are expecting their loved ones to spend not one penny on a gift this Mother’s Day. But some people say they will even go into debt for their gifts.

Central Florida housing crisis leaving family high and dry
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A lot of people dream of owning a home, but here in Orlando, high demand and short supply are driving up a lot of prices and potential buyers say that dream feels far from reality.

Over 120k pounds of beef recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Over 120,000 pounds of ground beef are being recalled over E. coli concerns, officials said. The impacted products were shipped nationwide.

For sale: Off-the-grid island home tucked inside a Florida state park

The home, listed for a mere $3.5 million, is over 6,000 square feet and comes with its own private dock so you can park your boat.

Happy Pi Day 2022: Celebrate March 14 with $3.14 pizza, other deals

March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter (3.14), and you can score some related deals.

Fitbit recalls over 1M Ionic smartwatches that can overheat, posing burn hazard

Fitbit is recalling certain Ionic smartwatches sold in the U.S. and abroad after reports of burn injuries due to the battery overheating, officials said.

Rent prices skyrocketing across country
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The nationwide surge on rent prices is forcing renters to dig deeper into their pockets to help them find or maintain housing as a federal moratorium on evictions has now ended. Orlando is among the top 10 markets to rent increases for the month of January.

Interest rates could increase more than traditional quarter-point, US Fed governor says

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman says she's open to lifting interest rates by more than the traditional quarter-point at the central bank’s next meeting in March.

Will real estate housing market crash or cool off in 2022? Experts give their 2 cents

During 2020 and 2021, the housing market sizzled across the nation, with annual existing-home sales hitting their highest mark since 2006. But, what can we expect in 2022?

FBI warns crooks are stealing SIM cards
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The FBI is warning that a growing number of crooks are stealing SIM cards to get access to valuable information.

Gas prices expected to rise in spring
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The national average price for a gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will remain "somewhat stable" over the next two to four weeks before showing a clear increase as spring nears, according to an industry expert.

World's tallest slingshot, drop tower rides opens at ICON Park in Orlando

The ICON Park Slingshot and the ICON Park Drop Tower opened Tuesday in Orlando. Both are described as "world-record setting" attractions.

Crowds expected at Florida stores as post-Christmas returns come in

Consumer experts predict that people are expected to return $67 billion in merchandise for refunds or replacements this holiday season.

Dry shampoo, conditioner recall: P&G issues recall over benzene

Dozens of dry shampoos and conditioners from companies like Pantene, Herbal Essences and Aussie have been recalled by Procter & Gamble due to the presence of benzene.