Economy
Trump claims historic agreement with Venezuela for 65B barrels of oil, citing negotiations by Rubio and Hegseth. Gas prices rise amid Iran conflict; White House details pending.
Economy
Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh warns that persistent high inflation requires action, signaling possible interest rate increases to investors and local markets.
Economy
Data reveals that rising home insurance premiums and mandatory structural inspections for condos are consuming the savings many retirees seek by moving to Florida.
Economy
The Florida Public Service Commission is reviewing Duke Energy’s plan under Senate Bill 484. The case determines if AI data centers will pay their full share or burden local ratepayers with infrastructure costs.
Economy
Orlando-based Palladyne AI partners with Norda Dynamics to merge software and hardware for advanced drone swarm operations, highlighting Central Florida's expanding role in the national defense tech sector.
Economy
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area sees July single-family sales up 4.6%. Statewide trends show continued growth in Florida real estate as new residents continue to move into Central Florida markets.
Economy
Central Florida families face soaring health insurance premiums after federal subsidies expire. Many residents are downgrading plans or delaying care as the ACA marketplace sees significant price hikes.
Economy
Orlando area families confront steep insurance hikes after federal Affordable Care Act subsidies ended, forcing difficult financial choices amid rising living costs.
Economy
Global breadbaskets face simultaneous threats from El Niño weather patterns, armed conflicts, and trade disputes. These forces are driving up agricultural costs and disrupting supply chains affecting Central Florida's local economy.
Economy
High-net-worth couple finds Florida tax benefits offset by higher Medicare bills caused by past Roth conversions triggering federal IRMAA surcharges.
Economy
A new WalletHub report identifies South Florida cities among the worst real estate markets due to soaring costs, highlighting broader housing challenges affecting Orlando-area buyers.
Economy
Central Florida shoppers face grocery price disparities up to 52 percent depending on the chain. Premium stores charge significantly more than discount retailers, impacting household budgets across Orlando and surrounding counties.