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.
Home staging company started by teen sees phenomenal growth after four years
Systematic Home Staging is now the largest home staging company in the United States, started by a Central Florida teenager with the money he had from selling his dog walking business.
Systematic Home Staging is now the largest home staging company in the United States, started by a Central Florida teenager with the money he had from selling his dog walking business.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Social Security checks will increase 1.3% in 2021
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3% cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus and its consequences for older people.
Processed jobless claims in Florida top 4 million
The state has topped 4 million unemployment claims processed since mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic slammed Florida’s economy.
The state has topped 4 million unemployment claims processed since mid-March when the COVID-19 pandemic slammed Florida’s economy.
Carnival cancels November cruises from Port Canaveral, Port Miami
Carnival Cruises previously canceled cruises from that all U.S. ports except for Port Canaveral and Miami for the rest of the year.
Carnival Cruises previously canceled cruises from that all U.S. ports except for Port Canaveral and Miami for the rest of the year.