American Airlines sending 25,000 WARN letters to employees regarding potential layoffs and furloughs
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
“We hate taking this step, as we know the impact is has on our hardworking team members,” said Doug Parker and Robert Isom in a statement.
Chipotle to hire 10,000 employees
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
The Mexican grill pledged to ramp up hiring as more restaurants reopen.
JC Penney to close another 152 stores, cuts 1,000 jobs
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
The retailer is becoming a smaller operator as part of bankruptcy restructuring.
Florida economists predict a spike in cash assistance program
Looking at increased enrollment over the past few months, economists projected that 87,000 people will receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program this fiscal year, a jump of 26,172 people from a previous forecast.
Looking at increased enrollment over the past few months, economists projected that 87,000 people will receive cash assistance from the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program this fiscal year, a jump of 26,172 people from a previous forecast.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payments
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Central Florida Zoo struggles to recover from COVID-19 losses, receives help from other businesses
Several businesses across Sanford were forced to shut down during the stay-at-home order earlier this year.
Several businesses across Sanford were forced to shut down during the stay-at-home order earlier this year.
Spiking cost of gasoline pushes June consumer prices up 0.6%
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
Over the past 12 months, consumer prices have increased a modest 0.8% while core inflation is up just 1.2%.
White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”
Discovery Cove offers Florida residents limited-time discount
Several new and enhanced safety measures are in place at Discovery Cove to protect the park guests, employees, and animals.
Several new and enhanced safety measures are in place at Discovery Cove to protect the park guests, employees, and animals.
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.