Smaller attractions in Orlando bouncing back
Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.
Orlando club creates social distance 'pods' on dance floor
Bars and nightclubs are opening across Florida on Monday. Staff at venues in Downtown Orlando are working to install safety barriers and other measures to protect patrons.
Volusia County breweries rejoice as governor lifts restrictions
The Ormond Brewing Company has been counting down to the day it can reopen and gain a sense of normalcy.
Safety measures put in place at bars, clubs
Bars and nightclubs are opening across Florida on Monday. Staff at venues in Downtown Orlando are working to install safety barriers and other measures to protect patrons.
Feds ramp up probe into PPP fraud, charge 57 people with trying to steal $175M
The U.S. government has recovered about half the stolen money, officials said.
Bars can reopen on Monday at 50% capacity
Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.
Bar reopening news draws cheers from owners desperate to bring back customers
Bars have gotten the green light to reopen in Florida on Monday. The businesses must open at limited capacity, with 50% occupancy. News of the decision quickly spread on social media, drawing cheers from bar owners desperate to get the libations flowing again after waiting on the sidelines for months.
Sisters start Ladybugz Cookie Company
Two young entrepreneurs just started their own business. Twin sisters Zoe and Zarya Spires launched a cookie company with their dad during the pandemic, called Ladybugz Cookie Company.
Park Avenue sees more businesses close amid pandemic
Many businesses in Winter Park have shut down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Several Park Avenue businesses shutting down
Many businesses in Winter Park have shut down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Wiinter Park restaurant Luma to close
The coronavirus pandemic has forced another Winter Park restaurant to close. Luma, located on Park Avenue, is the latest business to be hit hard by the pandemic.
Orlando restaurant making a comeback after pandemic slump
An Orlando restaurant is celebrating a big turnaround. Hawkers has been in businesses in the Mills-50 District for about 10 years but it took a hit when the coronavirus pandemic began.
Winter Park boutique changing business model to stay afloat
Businesses on Park Avenue in Winter Park are struggling, but one store says they've changed their business model to help them stay afloat.
Bars to remain closed for now, despite recent roundtable discussing reopening
Bars have not been able to reopen after being shut down months ago and it appears no changes are coming anytime soon
Sanford Relief Fun saving local businesses
A Good Samaritan is opening his heart to save a local business. The Sanford Relief Fun is helping businesses struggling due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Convenience store in tourist district struggling
Unemployment claims have jumped back above one million, demonstrating that the economy is losing jobs. One small grocery owner in Orlando tourist district is now faced with eating his own merchandise because customers are not returning.
New coffee shop opens in Leesburg in face of pandemic
Business is brewing in Leesburg as a coffee shop opens for business amid a pandemic
Rent relief surprise for Lake Mary shoe repair business
A small business struggling to stay afloat received an unexpected lifeline in the form of one month's rent.
As Winter Park businesses close due to COVID-19, concerns are raised over future of Park Avenue
Five stores have shut down along Winter Park's Park Avenue because of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials say, and several more business owners are worried they could be next.
Reinventing business in the age of COVID-19, owner pivots to make protective shields
Some businesses are coming up with creative ways to stay afloat during the coronavirus pandemic A Brevard County Company recognized the need, so started making the product.