Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
As tourism struggles, Gov. DeSantis backs lifting travel restrictions
With advances in rapid testing and airline cleaning protocols, Governor DeSantis said relaxing rules about travelers would help Central Florida.
With advances in rapid testing and airline cleaning protocols, Governor DeSantis said relaxing rules about travelers would help Central Florida.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Target to let shoppers reserve spots in line as part of new COVID-19 safety measures
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Target is implementing a reservation system at stores around the nation in an effort to curb crowds during the busy shopping season.
Unemployment claims fall to 787,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 787,000, a sign that job losses may have eased slightly but are still running at historically high levels.
Coronavirus relief talks crawl ahead; McConnell is resistant
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
President Donald Trump’s most powerful Senate ally is pressing the White House not to move ahead on a coronavirus pandemic relief package.
Disneyland, California's major theme parks to remain closed
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
Those who were hoping to return to Disneyland and California's other major theme parks are going to have to continue waiting, according to state officials.
McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin COVID-19 stimulus deal would get Senate vote
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.
Florida residents stress looming evictions after moratorium expires
Life has been uncertain for people like Jennifer Valentino since the eviction moratorium ended.
Life has been uncertain for people like Jennifer Valentino since the eviction moratorium ended.
Orange County reopens CARES Small Business Grant portal on Monday
The grant is said to be a one-time, $10,000 grant to cover business expenses such as employee wages, bills, and rent.
The grant is said to be a one-time, $10,000 grant to cover business expenses such as employee wages, bills, and rent.
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Trump teases stepping in if Republicans oppose multi-trillion dollar stimulus package
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
President Trump hinted he might intervene if Republican senators don't support a second coronavirus stimulus package worth trillions of dollars, during an interview with Charles Benson of WTMJ4 Milwaukee on Saturday.
McConnell sets Wednesday vote for $500B COVID relief bill
The bill is far more targeted than the White House’s $1.8 trillion relief measure.
The bill is far more targeted than the White House’s $1.8 trillion relief measure.
AMC renting out theaters for $99 amid pandemic recovery plans
The chain is facing a total loss of funds by the end of the year.
The chain is facing a total loss of funds by the end of the year.
Laid off Disney workers help feed families in need
Their weekly food drive has been going on since the pandemic layoffs started.
Their weekly food drive has been going on since the pandemic layoffs started.
Weekly unemployment claims up in Florida, nation
Florida received an estimated 44,795 first-time unemployment claims during the week that ended October 10th, up from 42,306 in the prior week.
Florida received an estimated 44,795 first-time unemployment claims during the week that ended October 10th, up from 42,306 in the prior week.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Union stops permanent layoffs at Hilton Buena Vista Palace in Orlando
In addition, Unite Here said that minimum wages at the hotel will increase by $3.45 an hour by June 2023.
In addition, Unite Here said that minimum wages at the hotel will increase by $3.45 an hour by June 2023.
Central Florida's film industry excited about 'The Right Stuff'
Despite the pandemic, the Central Florida film industry is still attracting movie and television productions. And with a new series out, they say it will only get better.
Despite the pandemic, the Central Florida film industry is still attracting movie and television productions. And with a new series out, they say it will only get better.