Application portal for Orange County $1,000 stimulus checks closes one hour after opening
This will be the third time the portal opens since the Orange CARES program started.
This will be the third time the portal opens since the Orange CARES program started.
Citrus season nears bitter end
Florida’s citrus industry hit a bitter note near the end of the growing season, with orange production down nearly 6 percent from last year.
Florida’s citrus industry hit a bitter note near the end of the growing season, with orange production down nearly 6 percent from last year.
Face masks, temperature checks: SeaWorld Orlando reopens with new safety measures
The parks have been shut down since March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The parks have been shut down since March because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
'Tell them to stay closed': PETA protests outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening
PETA was protesting outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening on Thursday and people were holding signs that read 'honk if you know SeaWorld kills' and 'SeaWorld: Where dolphins are locked down for life.'
PETA was protesting outside of SeaWorld Orlando upon reopening on Thursday and people were holding signs that read 'honk if you know SeaWorld kills' and 'SeaWorld: Where dolphins are locked down for life.'
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
About 1.5 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many Americans are still losing their jobs even as the economy appears to be slowly recovering with more businesses partially reopening.
Dow sinks 1,800 as virus cases rise, deflating optimism
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Stocks are falling sharply on Wall Street Thursday as coronavirus cases increase again, deflating recent optimism that the economy could recover quickly as lockdowns ease.
Trump administration opposes extending $600 weekly unemployment benefit
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
The payments are set to expire July 31, and Democrats have pushed a plan that would extend the enhanced benefit through January.
'We need help': Small cities face fiscal calamity from coronavirus
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
“This is not a downtown Allentown problem,” Santo Napoli said. “This is a Main Street everywhere problem.”
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
Florida gas prices expected to top $2 gallon
With coronavirus-related restrictions lifting and Floridians beginning to travel more, gasoline prices are the most expensive they have been in nine weeks.
With coronavirus-related restrictions lifting and Floridians beginning to travel more, gasoline prices are the most expensive they have been in nine weeks.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Application portal closed within a minute of first application for Orange County stimulus, officials say
If eligible, residents will receive a one-time $1,000 payment per eligible household. Eligible small businesses can receive a grant of $10,000.
If eligible, residents will receive a one-time $1,000 payment per eligible household. Eligible small businesses can receive a grant of $10,000.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
Cruise ships waiting to set sail, costing Port Canaveral money
The cruise industry is at the mercy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is taking a tough stance during the coronavirus pandemic.
The cruise industry is at the mercy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which is taking a tough stance during the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County Convention Center reopening in July
Florida is moving into Phase 2 or reopening on Friday. The Orange County Convention Center announced its plans to reopen and rolled out proposed safety measures on Thursday.
Florida is moving into Phase 2 or reopening on Friday. The Orange County Convention Center announced its plans to reopen and rolled out proposed safety measures on Thursday.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, Discovery Cove to reopen on June 11th
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
Each park will have its own safety guidelines, which include cleaning and sanitizing, physical distancing, face-covering requirements, and temperature screening.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
NBA owners approve plan to restart 22-team season in Orlando, AP source says
It is the most significant step yet in the process of trying to resume a season that was suspended nearly three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.
It is the most significant step yet in the process of trying to resume a season that was suspended nearly three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.