Making Cents with Walter Allen 10/24/25
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
FOX 13’s Walter Allen helps you make sense of the week’s business, economic and technology news.
PHOTOS: Trump's Ballroom renderings show structure nearly twice the size of the White House
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
The White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves ahead with plans to build a ballroom that, according to renderings, will be nearly twice the size of the White House itself.
September CPI inflation report: Which prices changed the most last month
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in September, according to a report released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Consumers are paying more for gas, food and groceries.
Snake slithers into car in drive-thru queue
A driver in Homestead, Florida, got more than he bargained for when a snake snuck into his car on Monday while he was waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru.
A driver in Homestead, Florida, got more than he bargained for when a snake snuck into his car on Monday while he was waiting in line at a Pollo Tropical drive-thru.
Live updates: Gunfire rings out at end of Bay Area immigration protest
Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.
Tensions eased late Thursday afternoon outside Coast Guard Island after Trump backed off his plan for a federal immigration surge in the Bay Area. However, some protesters clashed with local officers who were dispatched to clear the area.
San Francisco Bay Area immigration operation canceled for now: White House
The immigration operation that was supposed to occur in the Bay Area on Thursday, was stopped even before it got started, KTVU has learned, and stems from a late-night phone call between San Francisco's mayor and President Donald Trump.
The immigration operation that was supposed to occur in the Bay Area on Thursday, was stopped even before it got started, KTVU has learned, and stems from a late-night phone call between San Francisco's mayor and President Donald Trump.
Using AI and robots after disasters
Students at USF are pairing AI with robots to communicate in a new way when disaster strikes. FOX 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Students at USF are pairing AI with robots to communicate in a new way when disaster strikes. FOX 13’s Jennifer Kveglis reports.
Bay Area business makes water out of thin air
A Bay Area business is generating water from the atmosphere with the goal of providing water to communities and hospitals during disasters. FOX 13’s Genevieve Curtis reports.
A Bay Area business is generating water from the atmosphere with the goal of providing water to communities and hospitals during disasters. FOX 13’s Genevieve Curtis reports.
Breast cancer survivor recounts journey
A two-time breast cancer survivor and former Miss Florida USA is urging all young women to look for the signs of the disease. FOX 13’s Danielle Zulkosky reports.
A two-time breast cancer survivor and former Miss Florida USA is urging all young women to look for the signs of the disease. FOX 13’s Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Push to make superintendent elected position
There is a push to make the Hillsborough County superintendent role a partisan, elected position to try to make that person more accountable to voters, but there are concerns it will politicize public education. FOX 13’s Danielle Zulkosky reports.
There is a push to make the Hillsborough County superintendent role a partisan, elected position to try to make that person more accountable to voters, but there are concerns it will politicize public education. FOX 13’s Danielle Zulkosky reports.
Government shutdown halts ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ court fight
The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.
The ongoing federal government shutdown has temporarily paused a high-profile legal battle over a controversial immigrant-detention center located in the Everglades.
Target cutting 1,800 positions, 1,000 employees set to be laid off
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Target announced Thursday it will be eliminating 1,800 positions from its corporate staff.
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
Central Polk Parkway extension to have better access to I-4
The Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
The Central Polk Parkway will be extended 2.6 miles from U.S. 17/State Road 35 to State Road 60. FOX 13's Carla Bayron reports.
Tampa delays funding vote for the South Howard flood relief project
Tampa City Council voted Thursday to delay funding for preliminary work tied to the $65 million South Howard Flood Relief Project. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Tampa City Council voted Thursday to delay funding for preliminary work tied to the $65 million South Howard Flood Relief Project. FOX 13's Aaron Mesmer reports.
Parrish mother says teacher dragged her son across classroom, sat on him
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
A Parrish mother is searching for answers after she said her son went through an experience no four-year-old should ever face. FOX 13's Kimberly Kuizon reports.
Alligator found hiding in apartment complex
Officers from the Orlando Police Department stepped in to remove an alligator that was found sheltering in an apartment complex on Tuesday.
Officers from the Orlando Police Department stepped in to remove an alligator that was found sheltering in an apartment complex on Tuesday.
Newsom warns Californians after Trump backs off Bay Area immigration surge
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday nudged Californians to be cautious about President Donald Trump’s sudden decision to pause a planned federal immigration surge in the San Francisco Bay Area, warning that the president often changes his mind.
BBB warning people of scams targeting tap-to-pay users
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of 'ghost tapping.' FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers of 'ghost tapping.' FOX 13's Kylie Jones reports.
Call for tips in disappearance of Brook Lynn Peck
Brook Lynn Peck was last scene in 2025. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank has more on her case.
Brook Lynn Peck was last scene in 2025. FOX 13's Evan Axelbank has more on her case.