Tuesday's Mega Millions jackpot is third-largest in U.S. history at $850M
The third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history will be at stake in Tuesday's multi-state Mega Millions drawing.
Paycheck Protection Program reopens Tuesday for second round of loans
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is back for round two, officially opening up for applications on Tuesday.
Space Coast tourism expected to bounce back in 2021
Like much of Central Florida, the economy in Brevard County relies heavily on tourism. Officials, there are hoping as the coronavirus vaccine becomes widely distributed, thousands will return to Space Coast beaches, cruise ships, and rocket launch events.
Tourism expected to bounce back in 2021
Like much of Central Florida, the economy in Brevard County relies heavily on tourism. Officials there are hoping as the coronavirus vaccine becomes widely distributed, thousands will return to Space Coast beaches, cruise ships and rocket launch events.
Americans should avoid filing paper tax returns amid backlog, IRS says
The IRS is delaying the start of the 2021 tax season.
Still no second stimulus check? Here's how to get your money
Some who are still waiting for the money to arrive will need to file a tax return in order to receive the money.
Still no winner! Powerball grows to $730M; Mega Millions to be $850M
The Powerball jackpot grew to an estimated $730 million after no one matched all five numbers and the red ball in the drawing on Saturday night.
Settlement could increase rates for Duke Energy customers
Duke Energy Florida is asking state regulators to approve a proposed settlement that would lead to about $195 million in rate increases over three years and avoid a potentially lengthy and expensive battle over base rates.
New tax rule could help ease financial burder
The IRS is announcing the new tax season will open February 12. Usually, filing can begin in January, but the agency is still processing returns from last year. If you are getting ready to file next month, there is a new rule in place to help anybody who lost their last year of work.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
Girl Scouts using virtual booths to sell cookies amid the pandemic
The cookie season starts on January 24 in Central Florida.
$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Biden eyes child tax credit expansion among stimulus measures: Report
President-elect Joe Biden is imminently expected to outline his plans for additional stimulus measures as the U.S. battles surging COVID-19 cases.
Dollar General offering to pay employees to get vaccine
Dollar general is now offering to pay its employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Costco closing all in-store photo centers
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Amazon, Walmart, Target allowing some customers to keep refunded return items
Some retail heavyweights, including Amazon, Walmart and Target, are allowing customers to not only process refunds seamlessly online, but are also allowing customers to just keep the returned items.
IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.