Lake County seeks repayment after Kroger announces early Florida exit
Lake County officials say Kroger’s decision to close all its Florida facilities — including a major warehouse in Groveland — is the economic equivalent of a natural disaster, cutting nearly 1,000 jobs and eliminating an estimated $1.3 million in expected revenue.
IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology
Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.
Supreme Court extends order blocking full SNAP payments
The order will expire just before midnight Thursday.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
These states get the most Social Security benefits
The states that received the most Social Security benefits were California, Florida, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania.
Money Monday: Microdosing your finances
Experts say microdosing your finances can make your money goals easier to hit. But what is microdosing? How does it work? Lindsay Bryan-Podvin, financial therapist, joins Good Day Orlando to share more information.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
Debt collection calls soaring in Florida
According to the Federal Trade Commission, there has been a 150% increase in debt collection calls per capita this year.
Florida's minimum wage increases Tuesday: Here's by how much
On Tuesday, Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 an hour after a voter-approved constitutional amendment passed in 2020. This increase is part of a gradual plan to reach a $15 per hour minimum wage by September 2026.
Florida's minimum wage goes up to $14
Florida's minimum wage increased to $14 per hour for non-tipped employees and $10.98 per hour for tipped employees on Tuesday as part of the voter-approved Amendment 2. This is the next step in a phased plan to reach $15 per hour by Sept. 30, 2026. Sean Snaith, University of Central Florida economist, joins Good Day Orlando to share what impacts this change could have.
Florida lawmakers weigh cutting or possibly eliminating property taxes
Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year.
How to save money on rising grocery store prices
Noticing your grocery bill climbing higher and higher? Aside from buying in bulk or making sure you shop on a full stomach, what are other ways to trim your food budget and help cut costs at checkout? Ted Rossman, senior analyst with Bankrate, joins Good Day Orlando to shares some tips.
Boeing opens engineering hub at Embry-Riddle, adding 400 jobs
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University officially opened the Cici and Hyatt Brown Center for Aerospace Technology on its Daytona Beach campus.
Evaluating the true cost of home insurance in Florida
The national average cost of home insurance in the United States is $2,470. This represents 3.18% of the median annual household income nationwide. Natalie Todoroff, a Bankrate Insurance expert, joins Good Day Orlando to talk about how Florida compares, as well as what affects the rates and what can be done to lower them.
$1.8 Billion Powerball drawing on Saturday
The Powerball jackpot is now a whopping $1.8 billion for Saturday's drawing. The jackpot is the second-largest in history.
Powerball lottery jackpot: $1M ticket, 2 $100,000 tickets sold in Florida
Saturday’s Powerball jackpot has soared to a whopping $1.7 billion after no one hit the jackpot Wednesday night. However, a $1 million ticket was purchased at a Publix in Florida, and several other winners from the Sunshine State also walked away with thousands in lottery earnings.
Elderly Florida woman collects $108K in unclaimed funds after thinking she was getting scammed
It seemed like every time 88-year-old Barbara checked her mail, she had another letter from a law firm or a private investigator, all offering to help her claim money they said she was owed, in exchange for part of the proceeds.
$1,390 IRS stimulus checks are not in the works, despite viral rumors
Online posts claim the IRS is set to send $1,390 stimulus checks to low- and middle-income taxpayers by summer’s end. The IRS says that’s false — and explains why no payments are coming.
Big changes coming to 401(k) after recent Trump executive order
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing regulators to make it easier for 401(k) plans to include private equity, cryptocurrency, and other alternative investments.
GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.