Restaurant recovery hits slowdown with staffing still under pre-pandemic levels
Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Restaurant employment levels continued to rise last month but have reached a slowdown, according to the National Restaurant Association.
'Florida’s first flying taxi': Company to make Lake Nona a hub for air travel
The location will connect 20 million Floridians within a 186-mile radius, serving cities like Orlando and Tampa, through a Lilium jet aircraft.
The location will connect 20 million Floridians within a 186-mile radius, serving cities like Orlando and Tampa, through a Lilium jet aircraft.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
Orange County CARES portal to reopen for $1,000 checks with less restrictions
The portal will begin taking applications at 8 a.m.
The portal will begin taking applications at 8 a.m.
Still missing your stimulus check? IRS says time is running out to get the money
Eligible individuals have until Nov. 21 to claim coronavirus stimulus check.
Eligible individuals have until Nov. 21 to claim coronavirus stimulus check.
Orlando Farmer's Market at Lake Eola reopens after months-long closure
The popular market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers, baked goods, prepared foods, cheeses, and desserts.
The popular market features fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables from local growers, baked goods, prepared foods, cheeses, and desserts.
SeaWorld posts 3Q loss of $79.2 million
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss of $79.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. (SEAS) on Thursday reported a third-quarter loss of $79.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
New Universal Orlando hotel with nightly rates as low as $79 to open this December
The resort reportedly features a restaurant for casual dining, a lobby bar, a sunset lounge, two pools, and two pool bars.
The resort reportedly features a restaurant for casual dining, a lobby bar, a sunset lounge, two pools, and two pool bars.
Key West votes to limit cruise ships because of coronavirus pandemic
Three coronavirus-related referendums were voted on Tuesday, all of which were proposed to protect the health of Key West residents and cruisers.
Three coronavirus-related referendums were voted on Tuesday, all of which were proposed to protect the health of Key West residents and cruisers.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall in Florida
Florida has seen unemployment improvements despite theme parks and hotels struggling to draw customers.
Florida has seen unemployment improvements despite theme parks and hotels struggling to draw customers.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Disney joins major cruise lines extending travel cancelations
Ships won't be sailing the seas until at least Dec. 31
Ships won't be sailing the seas until at least Dec. 31
Lowe’s hiring 20,000 seasonal employees for holidays
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Lowe’s is bulking up its staff as the holiday season approaches.
Walt Disney World laying off over 700 entertainers
Walt Disney World has laid off hundreds of entertainers. The company said this is part of the 28,000 layoffs announced a few weeks ago.
Walt Disney World has laid off hundreds of entertainers. The company said this is part of the 28,000 layoffs announced a few weeks ago.
Tupperware sees big profits during pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many companies hard, but Kissimmee-base Tupperware has enjoyed a rebound in profit.
The coronavirus pandemic has hit many companies hard, but Kissimmee-base Tupperware has enjoyed a rebound in profit.
American unemployment claims fall to 751,000; coronavirus resurges
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 751,000, the lowest since March but a figure that remains historically high and indicates the viral pandemic is still forcing many employers to cut jobs.
US economy grew at 33% rate in 3rd quarter but recovery is incomplete
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
The U.S. economy grew at a 33.1% annual rate in the July-September quarter — by far the largest quarterly gain on record — rebounding from an epic plunge in the spring.
Walmart to extend shopping hours ahead of holiday season
Walmart will also continue to host senior hours for shoppers 60 and older one hour before the store opens.
Walmart will also continue to host senior hours for shoppers 60 and older one hour before the store opens.