March 2022

Wealth Enhancement Group has acquired Financial Management Concepts, led by Founder and Chairman Brian Fricke. The deal, the financial terms of which were not disclosed, is expected to close at the end…

Volusia County is expected to experience high winds, showers and thunderstorms Thursday as a strong front moves through central Florida.A wind advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. as forecasts call for southerly winds of 15 to 20 mph and…

The Federal Trade Commission is suing TurboTax maker Intuit, saying its ads for a "free" tax return misled consumers. Intuit says he will fight the suit.The consumer protection agency said on Tuesday that millions of consumers can't…

A foamy market describes conditions where stock prices artificially rise based on market sentiment and not company fundamentals. Excitement and novelty are the…

Photos for Headline Surfer / ABOVE and LEFT: Screenshots from Volusia County beach cameras for the Dunlawton Avenue Beach ramp in Daytona Beach Shores and the Flagler Avenue Beach ramp in New Smyrna Beach this Thursday after- midday. By…

How crazy is the Traverse City real estate market? The ticker asked eight local real estate professionals to share their craziest pandemic-era boom stories, as well as their predictions for what the market might look like three years from…

Just a few days into spring break, the island was relatively quiet."No problem," Key Biscayne Police Chief…

Sean Mooney DeLand, Florida - The man who wrote a letter of apology to his young victim is back in court on Monday. According to the Volusia County Clerk, Wes Brough is back in court in DeLand…

ORLANDO, Florida. - We're still several months away, but the Democratic candidates seeking to unseat Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in November are starting to pitch to Floridians.U.S. Representative Charlie Crist, who served as Republican…

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich confirmed on Wednesday that he was looking to sell the club. "The sale of the club will not be expedited but will follow due process," he said in a statement posted on the club's official website. "I will…

WASHINGTON – Keep a smile on your face. Don't talk too much. Avoid the news media. It's the advice Supreme Court nominees have heard for decades from the guides that presidents choose to help steer nominees through the Senate confirmation…

Counting Them: For better or worse, here's Headline Surfer's countdown of the 100 Greatest Stories of 2021 from Central Florida along the tourist stretch of Interstate 4 (Orlando Attractions and east to 'at I-95 and the world's most famous…

For the first time in nearly four years, the Federal Reserve raised bond prices by a quarter point on Wednesday and announced plans to hike rates six more times this year, a widely anticipated but monumental move that will ripple effects…

Dover Police and Fire Services, along with the City of Dover Fire Bureau, are investigating an early morning fire at a large mixed-use building on the corner of Loockerman Street and South New Street. The fire was reported around 2:39…

ORLANDO, Florida. – 12:03 AM UPDATE: A tornado warning has been issued for Orange, Brevard and Seminole counties until 12:30 a.m. 11:45 PM UPDATE: The tornado warning for Orange County has expired and was replaced by a severe thunderstorm…

Car accident lawsuit loans are cash advances that help you cover medical expenses incurred due to accident-related accidents. The money also allows you to pay for your accommodation and other expenses while you wait for your…

Daytona Beach Bike Week: Bike event kicked off with beach racesHow did the annual street bike event start? In 1937, a bunch of daredevils decided to run on the beach.Daytona Beach News-JournalDAYTONA BEACH — Even with ominous weather…

Difficulties for SMEs to raise capital affect job creation | Image Credit: MambuSmall and medium enterprises have been one of the many casualties of the pandemic. While SMEs were thriving before the pandemic, the lack of a digital…

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The rising gas prices everyone is experiencing could impact summer travel plans. Whether you drive or fly, finding relief from rising costs won't be easy.Travel agent Laura Reece, owner of Reece Worldwide Travel,…

Rabbit race? Windy weekend ahead as the front advancesWatch the weather this weekend as a front is expected to pass and make things windy.Ed Killer, WochitThere are those who swear by fishing before the front, before an upcoming rainy…

In B2B payments today, payment APIs could be the key to smoother cash flow, and Billtrust partners with Procede Software to accelerate commercial vehicle payments. Additionally, businesses want fast, integrated payments, and costs,…

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. – Dwight Hudgins tosses his artificial life bait into the water at Lassing Park, an undeveloped piece of shoreline south of St. Pete's Pier. He waded about 20 feet, the water just above his knees.“It's amazing when you…

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – An arrest has been made in connection with the double murder of a married couple in Daytona Beach. Police Chief Jakari Young announced Thursday that Jean Macean had been arrested. Update: Last night while speaking…

The Clayton Fire Company regrets to announce the passing of Fire Chief John M. Pridemore. Chief Pridemore was injured in a fall at the station on March 7, 2022 while performing station clean-up duties. Chief Pridemore died March 8, 2022…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Florida— There's a no-give-up mentality to a Cudas' football practice. “We always want to lift our heads once or twice, knock the dust off and get back to it,” said Brandon Cisneros, the New Smyrna Beach high school…

When you need emergency money, it's important that you don't rush into a loan. You can get a title loan in Orlando to get the cash you need fast, but be careful. It's important to take your time, no matter how stressed you are, don't…

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – A New Smyrna Beach couple claimed a vacation club promised a free plane ticket, then failed to deliver, and they were billed thousands of dollars more than they they thought they had to pay.Cameron Setters said it…

DAYTONA BEACH - In three months, Daytona Beach's 3 a.m. bar closing time will push back an hour to 2 a.m.It's an idea that city commissioners have been discussing for more than a decade, but the growing late-night noise, fights, trash and…

COCOA BEACH, Florida. – A six-story hotel with parking and swimming pools could dramatically change the look of the Cocoa Beach pier.Change it the wrong way, if you ask Ron Henrickson who stays in a condo next to the pier.Owner Westgate…

Sean Mooney Daytona Beach, Florida - Someone announces "Closing Time" by the Semisonics, bars in Daytona will close an hour earlier starting in June. This follows a very close 4-3 vote at the…

ORLANDO, Florida. - The weather changes day by day, but when the seasons start to change or another month begins, there is always some kind of saying to go along with it. Weather lore, or weather folklore, can be a fun way to remember…