United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid

United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.

More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits

Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.

Central Florida theme park leaders say there have been no outbreaks at the parks, encourage visitors to return

John Sprouts, the VP CEO Universal Parks and Resorts, added that "I think we’ve been able to prove that all of us can operate safely and create not only a great environment for guests but a safe environment for the guests."

Port Canaveral officials discuss COVID-19 losses, the future of the Port and cruising

The Port let go of 68 employees, furloughed 17, and they are ratcheting down their service and maintenance contracts, only servicing what the harsh salt air would otherwise ruin.

Orange County eviction relief application portal opens Tuesday

The Eviction Diversion Program will help up to 8,000 people avoid being evicted and can provide up to $4,000 in past due rent for landlords and tenants who meet the eligibility requirements. 

Winter Park boutique changing business model to stay afloat

Businesses on Park Avenue in Winter Park are struggling, but one store says they've changed their business model to help them stay afloat. 

Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know

With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.

Florida sees rise in new unemployment claims, officials say

That represented an increase of 135,000 from the prior week, which was the first week with fewer than 1 million new unemployment applications since coronavirus lockdowns began.

US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

Amazon to add 3,500 jobs within these US tech hubs

Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.

White House pushes compromise on post office funding, stimulus checks

Chief of Staff Meadows signals Trump would sign bill with stimulus checks, liability protection for small businesses, PPP extension and post office funding.

US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected

The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.