Unemployment system overload
As thousands try to apply for unemployment benefits, frustrations are growing. Now, the state is asking applicants to resort to paper applications.
Etsy calls on sellers to make face masks amid COVID-19 shortages
Online e-commerce website Etsy has called on its selling community to do their part to start making face masks.
Gas prices continue to drop in Florida as coronavirus curbs travel
“Florida drivers are observing the social isolating concepts, so driving is about 50 percent of where it is normally,” AAA said.
Allstate to return more than $600 million to customers amid coronavirus pandemic
Allstate said that on average, personal auto insurance customers will reportedly receive 15 percent money back based on their monthly premium in April and May.
Is it safe to go into supermarkets amid the coronavirus outbreak?
Most businesses remain closed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but supermarkets have been considered essential businesses for good reason.
Beware of federal stimulus scams
Florida officials are warning about stimulus scams,
Walmart expands coronavirus precautions, will limit store capacity
The retailer will limit the number of customers who can be inside the store at one time.
Can you apply for unemployment insurance on coronavirus furlough?
Congress decreed that employees on furlough do qualify for unemployment benefits.
Duke seeks to cut customer bills in May
Pointing to an “unprecedented national emergency” caused by COVID-19, Duke Energy Florida on Thursday proposed giving customers a break on their May electric bills.
Experts weigh in on what to do if you can't pay your bills
People out of work or on reduced hours are worried about how they're going to pay their bills, but experts say there is help out there.
Target will begin limiting guests into crowded stores
Target is taking new steps to combat the spread of coronavirus at its stores.
Social Security recipients who don’t file taxes will get automatic stimulus payments, Treasury says
Social Security recipients that they will not have to file a tax return in order to receive a stimulus check.
Costco to limit number of people in stores
Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.
Lose your job? Furloughed? Expert gives advice on how to pay your bills
It’s the first of the month and bills due. So what do you if COVID-19 has you suddenly unemployed, furloughed, or unable to pay up?
Expert gives advice on how to pay your bills
It’s the first of the month and bills due. So what do you if COVID-19 has you suddenly unemployed, furloughed, or unable to pay up?
FBI warns of Costco coronavirus stimulus check scam
Scammers are sending fake text messages offering 'stimulus check' deals from the big-box store.
Walmart to take employees' temperatures, add one-way aisles to prevent spread of coronavirus
Walmart will not start scanning employees every day before they come in and institute one-way aisles to attempt to mitigate the spread of coronavirus.
Tyson giving $60M in bonuses to truck drivers, frontline workers during coronavirus outbreak
Eligible team members will receive a $500 bonus, payable during the first week of July.
Carnival Cruise Lines cancels select cruises through late 2020, rest of the year
While most Carnival cruises are only canceled through May 11, particular sailings that dated further out are being canceled. For example, all San Francisco sailings are canceled through the rest of the year.
Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break
On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."