SeaWorld, Universal Orlando announce layoffs
It's been a tough week for many central Florida hospitality workers.
It's been a tough week for many central Florida hospitality workers.
SeaWorld Entertainment says it will permanently lay off some furloughed employees
SeaWorld Entertainment will not be bringing back some of its furloughed workers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
SeaWorld Entertainment will not be bringing back some of its furloughed workers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
High school football returns amid coronavirus pandemic
Friday Night Lights are back: the sights, the sounds, the social distancing. High school football has never looked like this.
Friday Night Lights are back: the sights, the sounds, the social distancing. High school football has never looked like this.
Daytona Beach hotels sold out for Labor Day weekend
People are making their way to Daytona Beach for Labor Day weekend and officials expect it to be even busier with the Daytona Truck Meet also taking place this weekend.
People are making their way to Daytona Beach for Labor Day weekend and officials expect it to be even busier with the Daytona Truck Meet also taking place this weekend.
Several Park Avenue businesses shutting down
Many businesses in Winter Park have shut down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Many businesses in Winter Park have shut down permanently due to the coronavirus pandemic.
World health leaders say COVID-19 vaccine may come mid-2021
The World Health Organization says an effective coronavirus vaccine will most likely not be available until spring of next year.
The World Health Organization says an effective coronavirus vaccine will most likely not be available until spring of next year.
Amid ‘uncontrolled spread of COVID-19,’ Indiana University calls for closure of Greek housing
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened tensions between colleges and their towns and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
Even as hiring slows, American unemployment rate falls to 8.4%
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell sharply in August to 8.4% from 10.2% even as hiring slowed in August as employers added the fewest jobs since the pandemic began.
IAAPA Expo canceled for 2020
The trade association plans to host IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando.
The trade association plans to host IAAPA Expo 2021 in Orlando.
College professor dies after collapsing during virtual class amid coronavirus battle
A college professor in Argentina died on Wednesday after she struggled to breathe and collapsed during a virtual zoom lecture following a weeks-long battle with the coronavirus, according to reports.
A college professor in Argentina died on Wednesday after she struggled to breathe and collapsed during a virtual zoom lecture following a weeks-long battle with the coronavirus, according to reports.
College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.
Percentage of Americans reporting depression symptoms triples during coronavirus pandemic, study shows
The number of Americans reporting symptoms of depression has more than tripled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
The number of Americans reporting symptoms of depression has more than tripled during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new study.
A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.
AAA offers interactive COVID-19 Travel Restriction Map
Fewer Floridians will be traveling this Labor Day weekend, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place across much of the country.
Fewer Floridians will be traveling this Labor Day weekend, with COVID-19 restrictions still in place across much of the country.
DeSantis says state will 'get to yes' on reopening bars, breweries
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he hopes to give Floridians the “ability to have some enjoyment in their life” by soon lifting on-site drinking restrictions imposed on bars and craft breweries since late June.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he hopes to give Floridians the “ability to have some enjoyment in their life” by soon lifting on-site drinking restrictions imposed on bars and craft breweries since late June.
Tourism numbers showing slight improvement
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted Orlando's tourism economy. Orange County said it has been dipping into rainy day funds to pay bills while tax revenue is down; however, numbers did show improvement month-over-month from June to July.
The coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted Orlando's tourism economy. Orange County said it has been dipping into rainy day funds to pay bills while tax revenue is down; however, numbers did show improvement month-over-month from June to July.
New test for COVID-19 costs just $20, gets results in 10 minutes
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
A Milwaukee company has built a unique way for you to get a COVID-19 test.
Robert Pattinson reportedly tests positive for COVID-19, halting 'The Batman' production
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Production on “The Batman” was already halted once before in March due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Congressional investigation finds over $1B in suspected COVID-19 aid fraud
The investigation found that more than $1 billion in loans went to companies that received more than one.
The investigation found that more than $1 billion in loans went to companies that received more than one.
FedEx to hire 70,000 workers for 'unprecedented holiday shipping season'
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.
FedEx plans to hire as many as 70,000 seasonal workers. That's a 27 percent increase from the 55,000 hired last year.