Louis Bolden

2 days ago | clickorlando.com | Erika Briguglio |Louis Bolden

LEESBURG, FLa. - It was supposed to be an affordable place to live, but now many people are getting priced out of their mobile homes. Residents told News 6 corporations are buying up mobile home parks and then jacking up the lot rent. In many of these parks, homeowners lease the land beneath their homes. News 6 has spotlighted the affordable housing issue in Osceola and Volusia counties, and now residents in Lake County have reached out with their concerns.

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Louis Bolden

ORLANDO, Fla. - As the tax filing deadline approaches, individuals should be on high alert for voicemail messages claiming they owe back taxes. Scammers are targeting personal information, according to the Better Business Bureau. It's a call no one wants to receive, leaving a message that no one wants to hear. "We are calling about your overdue back tax filings," the voicemail states. This message is especially concerning during tax season.

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Louis Bolden

ORLANDO, Fla. - As the tax filing deadline approaches, crooks are after your personal information. That's the word from the Internal Revenue Service. We've all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel sat down with News 6 and says phishing and smishing schemes top the list of this year's dirty dozen. "Which is the top 12 tax scams to be on the lookout for," Werfel told News 6.

4 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Louis Bolden

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law. According to the law, beneficiaries are guaranteed these benefits, but some municipalities have been denying them. News 6 has been following this issue since the law took effect in 2019. An attorney representing the families argues that the law needs to be amended to clarify language.

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Louis Bolden

Share ORLANDO, Fla. – If you have recently been contacted by the Internal Revenue Service, it could be a scam. Former IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel told News 6 that scammers target seniors, impersonating as IRS officials to steal money. Werfel stated that these scams ramp up during tax season.. “It’s very common? Unfortunately,” Werfel said.