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.
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.
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.
If you didn’t file tax returns, the IRS may still owe you a $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
On Friday, the IRS announced that it will mail letters to people who did not file a return for either 2018 or 2019, but still may qualify for an Economic Impact Payment.
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,
Government attorneys have argued that the census must finish by the end of September to meet a Dec. 31 deadline for turning over numbers,
Trump says he can talk GOP into going for 'larger' virus aid, including stimulus checks
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
President Donald Trump says Republicans should increase their offer for a coronavirus relief bill. But his allies in Congress aren't so sure.
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.
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.
Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.
SeaWorld lays off nearly 1,900 employees at Orlando parks, report says
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
SeaWorld operates a dozen parks across five states.
UPS to impose hefty holiday fees due to online shopping surge amid COVID-19 pandemic
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
UPS plans to impose higher surcharge fees ahead of the holiday season to help offset the surge in online orders as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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 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 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 on Monday, but new safety measures will be in place and there will be a 50% occupancy rule.
Florida’s rural real estate is booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
People are flocking to rural Florida from urban areas, to escape the pandemic and congestion.
People are flocking to rural Florida from urban areas, to escape the pandemic and congestion.
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.
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.
Dozens of Austrians reportedly received COVID-19 stimulus checks in mail from US government
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Local news reports said that more than 40 Austrian citizens cashed in coronavirus stimulus checks they received in the mail from the U.S. government.
Layoffs remain elevated as 884,000 Americans seek unemployment aid
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
The number of Americans applying for jobless aid was unchanged last week at 884,000.
Amazon looking to fill 33,000 corporate and tech jobs during virtual career day
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Amazon is holding a virtual career day on Sept. 16, 2020 and is looking to fill thousands of roles from entry level to corporate jobs.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
JPMorgan: Some customers, employees misused PPP and other COVID-19 stimulus programs
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
JP Morgan Chase is saying that a number of its employees and customers may have abused the Paycheck Protection Program and other coronavirus stimulus programs.
Unemployment claims down in Florida as layoffs loom
The state peaked in first-time claims when it received 506,670 during the week that ended April 18, about a month after the pandemic caused businesses to begin closing down or dramatically scaling back.
The state peaked in first-time claims when it received 506,670 during the week that ended April 18, about a month after the pandemic caused businesses to begin closing down or dramatically scaling back.