Osceola County launching 'COVID-19 Education and Compliance' task force

The task force will visit businesses to provide information and resources to operate safely during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Patrick AFB finalist for Space Force headquarters

After first being shunned, Florida is a finalist to be the home of the U.S. Space Command headquarters, the U.S. Air Force announced Thursday.

Unemployment benefits could be coming to an end the day after Christmas

More than 12 million Americans, including 750,000 Californians, could be losing their unemployment benefits on December 26, if the federal government doesn’t act soon.

Florida unemployment claims drop as slow holiday season nears

The estimated unemployment claims in Florida were the lowest since before the pandemic forced businesses to shut down or scale back in March.

Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.

Retailers expect dip in holiday sales amid economic struggles

The holiday shopping season is the biggest time of the year for stores, which make 20 to 40 percent of their annual sales during the holiday season.

Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic

President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus

America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.

San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors

Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.

Disney's Florida parks to expand capacity while California parks remain closed

Entertainment giant Disney has announced it will increase capacity at its Florida parks to 35% while its California parks will remain closed until at least January 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Legoland Florida hiring for theme park, hotel jobs

Legoland is looking to fill 35 different roles, both full-time and part-time, in departments ranging from entertainment to operations to, hotel services, security, retail and even water park lifeguards.

Florida unemployment claims continue to fall

The state’s unemployment rate was 7.6 percent in September, representing 770,000 people out of work

709,000 seek unemployment aid as pandemic escalates

The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 709,000, the fourth straight drop and a sign that the job market is slowly healing.