Orange County closes CARES application portal for $1,000 stimulus checks after just 18 minutes of being open
The portal will open at 8 a.m. on July 13 and 10,000 applications will be accepted.
The portal will open at 8 a.m. on July 13 and 10,000 applications will be accepted.
Average gas price rises over last 2 weeks
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline increased by 2 cents over the past two weeks, to $2.24 per gallon.
'Bars Are Essential': Volusia County bars sell to-go orders to help owners, workers get by
The group 'Bars Are Essential' held a fundraiser on Saturday. Several bars sold to-go orders to help struggling bar owners and workers get by during the pandemic.
The group 'Bars Are Essential' held a fundraiser on Saturday. Several bars sold to-go orders to help struggling bar owners and workers get by during the pandemic.
Live music returns to Central Florida as popular venue reopens
Concerts will be held there throughout the summer and into October.
Concerts will be held there throughout the summer and into October.
Orlando International Airport passengers double in the month of May
Passengers flying from the Orlando International Aiport doubled from the months of April to May.
Passengers flying from the Orlando International Aiport doubled from the months of April to May.
Florida orange production down as season comes to an end
Florida’s citrus growing season ended on a sour note, with the production of the state’s signature orange crop down about 6 percent from the prior season.
Florida’s citrus growing season ended on a sour note, with the production of the state’s signature orange crop down about 6 percent from the prior season.
Who is eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Lawmakers and the White House have advocated for another direct payment to Americans.
Lawmakers and the White House have advocated for another direct payment to Americans.
US wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs plunged
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
U.S. wholesale prices fell 0.2% in June as food costs dropped sharply, offsetting a big increase in energy prices.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
Florida unemployment claims fall, but economic uncertainty mounts
On Thursday, Florida marked another grim milestone when it reported 120 new deaths from COVID-19, pushing the statewide total to more than 4,000.
On Thursday, Florida marked another grim milestone when it reported 120 new deaths from COVID-19, pushing the statewide total to more than 4,000.
Here's what the Disney theme parks will look like when they reopen this weekend
Several new health and safety measures have been put in place to protect park guests and cast members.
Several new health and safety measures have been put in place to protect park guests and cast members.
Rosen Hotels & Resorts announce 'unprecedented' layoffs due to COVID-19 pandemic
These layoffs will reportedly become effective on July 31st.
These layoffs will reportedly become effective on July 31st.
Walt Disney World begins reopening their parks this weekend, here's what you need to know before going
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Things will look and feel a lot different upon reopening, as new safety measures are in place and several changes around the parks have been made.
Coronavirus-impacted Bed, Bath & Beyond to close over 200 stores as quarterly sales tumble
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Bed, Bath & Beyond will close more than 200 stores over the next two years as part of a restructuring effort due to the coronavirus pandemic.
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Dress rehearsal performed for Disney cast members ahead of official reopening
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Cast members were allowed to visit Magic Kingdom on Tuesday, as the park tested safety measures ahead of its official reopening.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
Osceola County to accept more applications on Monday for rent, mortgage assistance
Osceola County will reportedly pay two months of rent or mortgage payments, with a maximum of $2,500 per household.
Osceola County will reportedly pay two months of rent or mortgage payments, with a maximum of $2,500 per household.


















