Bank shares tumble on reports of rampant money laundering

The financial sector was hit hard Monday following a report alleging that a number of banks have continued to profit from illicit dealings with disreputable people and criminal networks.

Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount

U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.

One Orlando tourist district business doing well after shutdowns

Some businesses in the shadow of some of Orlando's larger theme parks are beginning to show signs of bouncing back after the coronavirus pandemic.

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to cut 1,136 jobs

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort on Friday announced that it is cutting 1,136 jobs at the two hotels owned by Marriott, under the Westin and Sheraton brands, respectively.

Florida unemployment rate drops to 7.4% in August

The new mark was down 4 percentage points from an adjusted 11.4 percent rate in July, according to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

Study: Ending census early will cost Florida, Montana seats

Government attorneys have argued that the census must finish by the end of September to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for turning over numbers,

Florida regulator says bars, breweries will 'do a better job'

After many establishments were closed for months amid the coronavirus pandemic, Florida’s top business regulator believes bar and craft-brewery owners will do a better job this time of self-enforcing state safety restrictions.

Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery

Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.

Bars reopen in Florida at 50 percent capacity

Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.

Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday

Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.

Bars preparing to reopen, hoping for crowds and profits

Bars will be allowed to reopen on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.

Bars will be allowed to reopen in Florida on Monday

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation announced on Thursday that bars across Florida will be permitted to reopen on Monday, Sept. 14, at 50% occupancy.