First-time unemployment claims drop in Florida
However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
However, tourism, travel and retail companies continue to advise the state they are shedding workers.
Senate passes stopgap bill to fund US government through December
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
The last-minute approval came just hours before funding expired at midnight on Wednesday.
Some restaurants move into Phase 3 while others wait
The sign says “OPEN,” but V.L.C. Vegan Eatery is closed to in-person diners for now.
The sign says “OPEN,” but V.L.C. Vegan Eatery is closed to in-person diners for now.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Report: Grocery stores stock up in case of a second COVID-19 wave
This is not only good news for consumers but also grocery store chains that had to deal with bare shelves earlier this year.
This is not only good news for consumers but also grocery store chains that had to deal with bare shelves earlier this year.
Florida lawmakers call for DeSantis to fix unemployment system
The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.
The lawmakers said that it is time to take action since funds are continuing to run out for unemployment claims.
Federal judge extends 2020 Census deadline
A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at month's end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many seats each state gets in Congress.
A federal judge has stopped the 2020 census from finishing at month's end and suspended a year-end deadline for delivering the numbers needed to decide how many seats each state gets in Congress.
COVID-19 could keep snowbirds away from Florida, here's why
According to a survey published by the Canadian government in 2018, Canadians spend about 6.5 billion in Florida every year.
According to a survey published by the Canadian government in 2018, Canadians spend about 6.5 billion in Florida every year.
DeSantis wants to prohibit local governments from closing restaurants, bars
DeSantis said he wants to eliminate any uncertainty that restaurants could be shut down if there is another surge of COVID-19 cases.
DeSantis said he wants to eliminate any uncertainty that restaurants could be shut down if there is another surge of COVID-19 cases.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Unemployment claims in Florida down but economic 'fog' continues
The state numbers are well off a peak in April when more than 900,000 claims were filed during a two-week period.
The state numbers are well off a peak in April when more than 900,000 claims were filed during a two-week period.
Unemployment claims at 870,000 as fraud and backlogs cloud data
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
The number of people seeking U.S. unemployment aid rose slightly last week to 870,000.
Amazon Prime Day has a date
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Amazon Prime Day pulled in over $7B in 2019
Nearly 9M Americans in danger of missing out on $1,200 stimulus check
Up to 8.7 million individuals who are eligible to receive the economic impact payments have yet to receive the money.
Up to 8.7 million individuals who are eligible to receive the economic impact payments have yet to receive the money.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.