Jeff Allen

Orlando

4x Emmy Nominated/AP, KNPA & Telly Award Winning Journalist • Spectrum News 13 Reporter • [email protected] •🐈 dad • KY Native now enjoying the Florida ☀️

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Local financial advisor, investor weigh in on volatile stock market

2 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — The volatile stock market means many people are noticing big changes to the values of their 401(k) accounts and other investments. Financial advisors are urging investors not to panic, and their advice differs depending on the investor’s age bracket.
Trump tariffs spark instability, economic concerns for restaurant owners

2 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Along with higher grocery prices, consumers have likely noticed higher prices at their local restaurants. Economic volatility is creating even more challenges for restaurant owners.
Tracking recovery from Helene and Milton

4 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Saundra Weathers |Melissa Eichman |Jeff Allen |Jeff Butera |Fallon Silcox |Asher Wildman | +2 more

Floridians will not soon forget October 2024, when two powerful hurricanes cut through the state in just two weeks. Then, Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage over the Bay area, Central Florida and beyond. Both storms claimed lives, obliterated buildings, flooded neighborhoods and left millions powerless. But, as we’ve seen in the wake of every storm to hit Florida before them, neighbors and strangers united to persevere.
Former Orange County mayor recalls pressures facing women leaders

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — In recognition of Women’s History Month in March, Spectrum News 13 talked with Linda Chapin, who led Central Florida in many capacities for several years, including two terms as Orange County mayor.
Florida lawmakers consider insurance bills

1 month ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — As a new legislative session begins, some lawmakers have filed bills involving property insurance. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have called for insurance reform as homeowners dealing with hurricane damage report long waits and problems with storm-damage claims, as well as high insurance premiums.
Changes proposed for citizen-led ballot amendments to state constitution

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Despite getting more than a majority of Florida voters’ support in the November 2024 election, Amendments Three and Four, the legalization of recreational marijuana and the limiting of government interference on abortion, both failed. Ballot amendments in Florida require 60 percent of voters to approve them. And now, Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to enact more requirements for citizen-led constitutional amendments to get on the ballot.
Local leaders say new facility needed at MCO to keep air travel safe

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — The commercial plane crash involving a military helicopter in Washington, D.C. in January put a spotlight on commercial air travel safety across the country. Central Florida leaders are renewing their calls for facility upgrades at Orlando International Airport, measures they say are needed to ensure passenger safety.
Watertown Jig Jog preparation is under way

2 months ago | wdtimes.com | Jeff Allen

Celebrate the end of winter and spring to life at the Watertown Jig Jog Walk/Run! On Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m., over 400 walkers and runners will experience a beautiful 5K course winding through historic Watertown neighborhoods that includes the Octagon House. The walk/run begins and ends by the Watertown Public Library/Bentzin Family Town Square on S. Water Street. We are encouraging people to get a group together and walk. In the past, we’ve had more walkers than runners.
St. Cloud's 1st African American councilmember denounces 'sundown town' status

2 months ago | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ST. CLOUD, Fla. — After becoming St. Cloud’s first African American councilmember in November 2024, Jennifer Paul announced a proclamation at a recent meeting that the city's status as a “Sundown Town” was officially over.
Karen Castor Dentel begins term as Orange County elections supervisor

Jan 7, 2025 | mynews13.com | Jeff Allen

ORLANDO, Fla. — Karen Castor Dentel began her term as Orange County Supervisor of Elections on Tuesday, as questions into her predecessor’s spending continue.

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3 Apr 25

🙏🏼 and worried about family and friends in Louisville after a confirmed tornado touched down in eastern Jefferson County Kentucky. 51 years to the DAY of the worst tornado outbreak in Kentucky history on April 3rd 1974. Just unbelievable. https://t.co/ScbFm22Vld