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.

US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict

The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.

Orange County business can be fined for not following CDC guidelines

Fines are between $500 and $1,000 for the first violation. Repeat violations will increase to $5,000 a day. There is a $15,000 cap. 

Orlando considering increasing funds in rental assistance program

If you are an Orlando resident who has struggled to pay rent since March due to the coronavirus pandemic, you may be eligible for financial relief. 

Senate offers double shot of 'alcohol to go'

Two Florida senators separately filed measures that would allow a business holding a state alcohol license to sell or deliver spirited beverages by the package for off-site consumption.

Employers add a modest 245,000 jobs in November as coronavirus pandemic intensifies

America’s employers scaled back their hiring last month as the viral pandemic accelerated across the country, adding 245,000 jobs, the fewest since April and the fifth straight monthly slowdown.

Golden Corral owner talks with FOX 35 about closing, selling restaurants

The lights were on, but nobody was at the Golden Corral on South Semoran Blvd. in Orlando on Thursday. Even though the sign was covered and gone from the building, you could tell it used to be a Golden Corral.

Unemployment claims remain high at 712,000 as COVID-19 pandemic escalates

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week to a still-high 712,000, the latest sign that the U.S. economy and job market remain under stress from the intensified viral outbreak.

IRS admits to erroneously sending $34M in COVID-19 stimulus funds overseas

The IRS acknowledged that it was responsible for sending $34 million worth of COVID-19 stimulus checks to ineligible people living outside of the United States.

Work in paradise: Hawaii offering incentives to remote workers who move to state

Hawaii’s new Movers and Shakas program hopes to attract talented individuals to the islands to work remotely, forging an economy resilient to economic downturns like the one triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida announces $28 million for COVID-19 relief employment

Funds will go towards coronavirus disaster relief in the form of temporary jobs, employment and training services, and supportive services.

Downtown Sanford prepares for open containers on Small Business Saturday

The City of Sanford is trying something different this year for Small Business Saturday. The stores are setting up displays outside, and the bars are stocked with to-go cups as Sanford gears up for an open container Small Business Saturday.

Amazon hiring spree adds 1,400 workers per day

Amazon has hired more than 400,000 people globally since January, amounting to more than 1,000 new hires per day, the company confirmed to FOX Business.