Brevard County officials looking to lure tourists back after $1 billion loss during COVID-19 pandemic
It is estimated that Brevard County has already lost $1 billion, according to the Space Coast Tourism Office.
It is estimated that Brevard County has already lost $1 billion, according to the Space Coast Tourism Office.
US new home sales rise surprisingly strong 16.6% in May
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Sales of new homes rose a surprisingly strong 16.6% in May suggesting that the reopening of major parts of the country were giving a boost to the housing market.
Canned meat sales surge as coronavirus pandemic continues
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
From Spam to ham, sales of canned meat are reportedly booming.
Small businesses could receive second PPP loan under new proposal
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Bill introduction comes as Congress, White House grapple with a fourth coronavirus aid package to help US economy.
Existing home sale plunge 9.7% in 3rd straight monthly drop
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday that the monthly decline pushed sales down to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million, the slowest pace since a home buyers tax credit expired in October 2010.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
Orange County closes application portal after opening Monday for residents wanting $1,000 stimulus checks
The new Orange CARES program is making $36.5 million worth of one-time $1,000 payments available to eligible Orange County residents.
The new Orange CARES program is making $36.5 million worth of one-time $1,000 payments available to eligible Orange County residents.
US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Austin man arrested for allegedly defrauding SBA out of millions
The complaint alleges that McQuarn implemented a scheme in April whereby he submitted fraudulent applications and supporting paperwork for two "fictitious companies" that he had created to secure SBA-backed PPP funds.
The complaint alleges that McQuarn implemented a scheme in April whereby he submitted fraudulent applications and supporting paperwork for two "fictitious companies" that he had created to secure SBA-backed PPP funds.
McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.
Orlando bar says customers need to follow social distancing rules or leave amid rise in COVID-19 cases
Bar owner says too many people have been violating social distancing rules and says they are not welcome into his bar
Bar owner says too many people have been violating social distancing rules and says they are not welcome into his bar
Park Avenue in Winter Park cancels street closure for Father's Day celebrations
Outdoor dining on Park Avenue will still take place but not on the street.
Outdoor dining on Park Avenue will still take place but not on the street.
City of Melbourne will pay bills of struggling residents with federal funding
Right now, nearly 2 million Floridians are unemployed -- furloughed or laid off -- as the coronavirus crisis has crippled major industries of all types.
Right now, nearly 2 million Floridians are unemployed -- furloughed or laid off -- as the coronavirus crisis has crippled major industries of all types.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Target raising minimum wage to $15 an hour starting July 5, offer one-time $200 bonus to front-line workers
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Target is permanently increasing its minimum wage to $15 an hour beginning July 5.
Gov.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
Volusia County restaurant closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
They will close temporarily so that every restaurant employee can get tested on Tuesday. They anticipate a 72-hour turnaround for results.
They will close temporarily so that every restaurant employee can get tested on Tuesday. They anticipate a 72-hour turnaround for results.
Central Florida salon reacts to slow business, protesters calling for racial equality
All of the salon's services stopped when COVID-19 shut the business down. Even though appointments can be made once again, business is not the same.
All of the salon's services stopped when COVID-19 shut the business down. Even though appointments can be made once again, business is not the same.
Florida businesses, restaurants not required to report coronavirus cases among employees, officials say
Florida businesses, including restaurants, are not required to report if its employees test positive for coronavirus and they do not have to shut down either.
Florida businesses, including restaurants, are not required to report if its employees test positive for coronavirus and they do not have to shut down either.