How much are the stimulus payments and who will get them?
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
Congress is expected to pass a $900 billion COVID relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans after top negotiators reached a deal over the weekend.
House, Senate expected to vote on $900 billion COVID relief bill
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
House and Senate leaders planned votes for Monday but the final measure was still being finalized.
Top Congressional leaders agree on COVID-19 relief deal, next is a vote
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
The country's top lawmakers agreed to a COVID-19 relief deal late Saturday night, clearing the way for a vote to seal the relief package on Sunday.
Florida unemployment rate remains at 6.4%
Wakulla County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate at 3.9%, followed by St. Johns County at 4% and Santa Rosa County at 4.1%.
Wakulla County had the state’s lowest unemployment rate at 3.9%, followed by St. Johns County at 4% and Santa Rosa County at 4.1%.
Congress nears deal on almost $1 trillion COVID-19 relief package
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
An arcane battle over emergency Federal Reserve powers is frustrating efforts to lock down an agreement on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Close but not yet: Deal near on COVID-19 relief bill, second stimulus check
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Orange County closes CARES application portal for last time
This will be the last time it opens and only 10,000 applications will be accepted, instead of the usual 20,000.
This will be the last time it opens and only 10,000 applications will be accepted, instead of the usual 20,000.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
GoFundMe pages used to keep struggling small businesses alive
Some customers are using GoFundMe pages to help raise money to keep their favorite small businesses afloat.
Some customers are using GoFundMe pages to help raise money to keep their favorite small businesses afloat.
Disney cast members, local church host holiday fair for furloughed workers
Disney cast members who have been furloughed or laid off hosted a holiday fair to try and raise money for those still struggling.
Disney cast members who have been furloughed or laid off hosted a holiday fair to try and raise money for those still struggling.
Squeeze continues on Florida's citrus industry
Production of Florida oranges is now forecast to be about 17 percent below last season’s output, while the industry has seen a surge in demand linked to people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic and rediscovering breakfast.
Production of Florida oranges is now forecast to be about 17 percent below last season’s output, while the industry has seen a surge in demand linked to people staying home during the COVID-19 pandemic and rediscovering breakfast.
Moving to Texas: Why Tesla’s Elon Musk, Oracle and HPE are leaving California
All eyes are on Texas after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and major tech companies emigrate from California. We take a look at what makes our Lone Star State so great.
All eyes are on Texas after Tesla CEO Elon Musk and major tech companies emigrate from California. We take a look at what makes our Lone Star State so great.
Popular snack producer warns of possible cookie shortage ahead of holidays
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Pepperidge Farm, which operates under the Campbell’s Soup Company, has warned it may experience a shortage of some of their popular cookie items due to the ongoing pandemic.
Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.
Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever
Tourist district hotels go up for auction during pandemic slump
The Crown Plaza Orlando is an eight-minute drive from Universal Orlando theme parks, and it can be yours. It's one of three hotels in prime theme park territory that have recently headed to the auction block.
The Crown Plaza Orlando is an eight-minute drive from Universal Orlando theme parks, and it can be yours. It's one of three hotels in prime theme park territory that have recently headed to the auction block.
San Francisco rent plunges 35% as tech giants flee area
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Apartment rents continue to drop in San Francisco as the pandemic and remote work question the desire for high-priced living.
Unemployment claims jump to 853,000 amid resurgence of COVID-19
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
The number of people applying for unemployment aid jumped last week to 853,000, the most since September, evidence that some companies are cutting more jobs as new virus cases spiral higher.
New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.
It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.