2026 tax brackets vs. 2025: Here’s what’s changed, other things to know

Your paycheck could stretch further in 2026 as the IRS raised tax brackets and deductions under Trump’s “big beautiful bill." Here’s what changes.

Florida tourism inches up in Q3 as Canadian travel continues to fall

Florida tourism edged higher in the third quarter of 2025, continuing a slow but steady recovery from pandemic-era disruptions. Meanwhile, Canadian travel to Florida continued to decline.

Orlando 2026: Leaders talk development, growth, theme parks
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Orlando and Central Florida saw a lot of growth and development in 2025 -- and there is more planned for 2026. From road expansions to the Pulse Memorial to new lands, rides, and experiences at the theme parks, FOX 35's John Brown talks to local leaders and the experts about what's ahead for Orlando in 2026.

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.

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
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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.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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.