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'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.
Orange County eyes $5M film incentive as Trump targets overseas productions
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Orange County leaders are considering new financial incentives to lure film and television productions back to Central Florida, as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on movies made overseas.
Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Annual survey reveals the industries that Americans love, hate the most
Only three industries earned majority praise, while others sunk to record lows.
Only three industries earned majority praise, while others sunk to record lows.
Government shutdown looms: Mass layoffs threaten federal workers
The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.
The stalemate over a government funding bill on Capitol Hill threatens to lead to a shutdown and potential mass layoffs, adding pressure to an already tense situation.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Mortgage rates are decreasing the most in these states, data shows
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
Mortgage rates are dropping nationwide. Find out which states are seeing the biggest decreases and what it means for homeowners.
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.
Florida lawmakers are weighing proposals to cut property taxes as Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes to place the issue before voters next year.
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Charlie Kirk’s podcast hits No 1 while book sales soar after his assassination
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Turning Point USA has received more than 37,000 new chapter requests after founder Charlie Kirk's death, with his content dominating bestseller lists.
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment expected to rise in 2026
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
Inflation data from August suggests the social security cost-of-living increase could be even larger in 2026.
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.
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.
Philadelphia is no longer the 'poorest big city in the US,' but who took the top spot?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Poverty is down slightly across the U.S., but which city just leap frogged Philadelphia on the list of 'poorest big cities' in America?
Cost of homeownership hit new high in 2024, annual report finds
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
In addition to rising costs, incomes have increased and poverty has decreased, according to the U.S. Census.
These cities have seen the biggest spikes in inflation
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Cities in Florida, California and the Northeast saw the biggest spikes in costs.
Monthly mortgage payments are the highest they’ve been in decades
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
Consumers are dealing with the rigors of finding a reasonably priced home but soaring mortgage payments are placing a financial dent on their budgets, according to recent data.
JPMorgan processed over $1B for Jeffrey Epstein despite internal concerns over sex offender status: report
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.
Bank compliance officials flagged suspicious activity years before Jeffrey Epstein was dropped as a client, according to the report.